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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2023 – 80–90 mm, Unisex, 1 out of 4 stars
KÄSTLE TX87 UP – Tested model
Tested model

80–90 mm · 2023/24

KÄSTLE TX87 UP

52.48 of 85 points
RRP
699.00 €
Weight
1385 g
Weight per area
0.8 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

Der TX87 Up von Kästle benötigt ein

Test strengths

  • Anti-icing: 4.17/5 points
  • Hard snow/ice: 11.17/15 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 16.64/35 points
  • Corn snow: 10/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
52.48 / 85
Total riding performance
31.67 / 45
Weight
1,385 g
Weight per area
0.8 g/cm²
RRP
699 €
BACKLINE stars

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

Test year 2023 · Gastein

Verdict

Der TX87 Up von Kästle benötigt ein

Technical data

Test class
80–90 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2023
Model year
2024
Lengths
150, 158, 166, 174, 182 cm
Sidecut
124–87–111 cm
Tip
124.0 mm
Waist
87.0 mm
Tail
111.0 mm
Surface per ski
1721.10 cm²
Weight (measured)
1385 g
Weight per area
0.80 g/cm²
RRP
699.00 €
Euro per point
13.32 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight16.64 / 35
Anti-icing4.17 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total20.81 / 40
Performance on hard snow11.17 / 15
Performance in powderConditions were not given during the test
Performance in corn snow10.00 / 15
Performance in tracked snow10.50 / 15
Riding performance total31.67 / 45
Total points52.48 / 85
RRP / point13.32 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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How we test

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