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Kastle FX95 HP v Stockli Stormrider 97
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After a b@lls-up with ski carriage (Mark Warner say flight allowance is full, despite not warning me this might be an issue) I have to hire skis next week in St Anton. Looking at mid-fat all mountain jobs and have it boiled down to (I think) a choice between Castle FX95 HP & Stockli Stormrider 97. Anyone have experience with either, preferably both, or any other similar suggestions? Many thanks in advance
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If I had your choice...which is excellent btw.....I would go for the Stockli. I haven't been on either, but read a lot of comments/reviews.

If you don't like what you've chosen, they should let you change.
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@Old Fartbag, thanks. Forgot to say I'm a strong & fast advanced piste skier, intermediate improving off-piste. Given the forecast the off-piste will be skied out so probably drop down to the Stormrider 88's. As you say, I can change up is required.


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Stockli are considered by some as top of the heap....with Kastle not far behind. Make sure you have good insurance coverage, as these skis are very expensive and would be very attractive to a toe rag thief.

...and yes, I think the 88s would be more versatile.

I'd love to know what you think of these legendary skis.
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@Old Fartbag, yep, insured up the eyeballs and always split & lock skis. Seeing as I'm hiring for the first time in years I might try them both, shop also has DPM's which might be interesting.
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Given the forecast the off-piste will be skied out so probably drop down to the Stormrider 88's.


Good call I think. I haven't skied them but I love my old XLs and if I could find a pair of 88s half price...
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