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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2025 – 80–90 mm, women, 4 out of 5 stars
KÄSTLE Biafo88 – Tested model
Tested model

80–90 mm · 2025/26

KÄSTLE Biafo88

60.37 of 85 points
RRP
799.00 €
Weight
1240 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The Kästle Biafo88 scores with balanced handling and agility in all conditions. An excellent choice, especially for light beginners who prefer short turns.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 11.75/15 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 10.75/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Anti-icing: 3.13/5 points
  • Weight score: 24.11/35 points

Ideal for: Beginners

Total points
60.37 / 85
Total riding performance
33.13 / 45
Weight
1,240 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
RRP
799 €
BACKLINE stars

Not all snow conditions could be rated. Maximum scores refer only to the conditions actually assessed.

Test year 2025 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The Kästle Biafo88 scores with balanced handling and agility in all conditions. An excellent choice, especially for light beginners who prefer short turns.

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Frauen
Test year
2025
Model year
2026
Lengths
151, 159, 167 cm
Sidecut
12,30–8,62–11,05 cm
Tip
123.0 mm
Waist
86.2 mm
Tail
110.5 mm
Surface per ski
1641.91 cm²
Weight (measured)
1240 g
Weight per area
0.76 g/cm²
RRP
799.00 €
Euro per point
13.23 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight24.11 / 35
Anti-icing3.13 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total27.24 / 40
Performance on hard snow10.75 / 15
Performance in powderConditions were not given during the test
Performance in corn snow11.75 / 15
Performance in tracked snow10.63 / 15
Riding performance total33.13 / 45
Total points60.37 / 85
RRP / point13.23 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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