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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2025 – 90–100 mm, Unisex, 4 out of 5 stars
KÄSTLE TX99 – Tested model
Tested model

90–100 mm · 2025/26

KÄSTLE TX99

77.43 of 100 points
RRP
899.00 €
Weight
1460 g
Weight per area
0.77 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

The TX99 is stiffer-tuned, performing well in experienced hands across all conditions. A top choice, especially for riders over 75 kg.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 16.87/20 points
  • Powder: 16.53/20 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 16.77/25 points
  • Anti-icing: 3.4/5 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
77.43 / 100
Total riding performance
57.26 / 70
Weight
1,460 g
Weight per area
0.77 g/cm²
RRP
899 €
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Test year 2025 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

The TX99 is stiffer-tuned, performing well in experienced hands across all conditions. A top choice, especially for riders over 75 kg. Not a bargain.

Technical data

Test class
90–100 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2025
Model year
2026
Lengths
167, 174, 181, 188 cm
Sidecut
13,44–9,92–11,75 cm
Tip
134.4 mm
Waist
99.2 mm
Tail
117.5 mm
Surface per ski
1899.65 cm²
Weight (measured)
1460 g
Weight per area
0.77 g/cm²
RRP
899.00 €
Euro per point
11.61 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight16.77 / 25
Anti-icing3.40 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total20.17 / 30
Performance on hard snow12.13 / 15
Performance in powder16.53 / 20
Performance in corn snow16.87 / 20
Performance in tracked snow11.73 / 15
Riding performance total57.26 / 70
Total points77.43 / 100
RRP / point11.61 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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BeginnerExpert

Suitability by skier weight

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50 kg75 kg100 kg
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