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BACKLINE Touring Ski Award 2026 – 90–100 mm, Unisex, 4 out of 6 stars
KÄSTLE TX99 – Tested model
Tested model
KÄSTLE TX99 – Verified manufacturer view
Verified manufacturer view

90–100 mm · 2026/27

KÄSTLE TX99

76.23 of 100 points
RRP
849.00 €
Weight
1576 g
Weight per area
0.79 g/cm²
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Quick verdict

Feels at home and convinced in all circumstances. Especially experienced riders around 80 kg with a preference for longer radii will appreciate it.

Test strengths

  • Corn snow: 16.8/20 points
  • Anti-icing: 4.06/5 points

Relatively lower scores

  • Weight score: 15.87/25 points
  • Tracked snow: 11.5/15 points

Ideal for: Experienced skiers

Total points
76.23 / 100
Total riding performance
56.3 / 70
Weight
1,576 g
Weight per area
0.79 g/cm²
RRP
849 €
BACKLINE stars

Test year 2026 · Lenzerheide

Verdict

Feels at home and convinced in all circumstances. Especially experienced riders around 80 kg with a preference for longer radii will appreciate it.

Technical data

Test class
90–100 mm
Target group
Unisex
Test year
2026
Model year
2027
Lengths
167, 174, 181, 188 cm
Sidecut
13,40–9,91–11,72 cm
Tip
134.0 mm
Waist
99.1 mm
Tail
117.2 mm
Surface per ski
1982.58 cm²
Weight (measured)
1576 g
Weight per area
0.79 g/cm²
RRP
849.00 €
Euro per point
11.14 €

Detailed test scores

CriterionPointsStar
Weight15.87 / 25
Anti-icing4.06 / 5
Weight & anti-icing total19.93 / 30
Performance on hard snow12.00 / 15
Performance in powder16.00 / 20
Performance in corn snow16.80 / 20
Performance in tracked snow11.50 / 15
Riding performance total56.30 / 70
Total points76.23 / 100
RRP / point11.14 € / point

Suitability beginner / expert

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Suitability by skier weight

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