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Kastle, Elan, DPS. Old guy ski brands?

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Bended_Toenail
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Seriously, these brands make some of the best skis, but yet I only ever see old dudes on them
Apr 23 2020 1:13PM
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coolflash8
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This is ski gabber
Apr 23 2020 1:28PM
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WoFIowz
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$$$$$$ also graphics.... Also marketing and perception
Apr 23 2020 1:29PM
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Bended_Toenail
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coolflash8This is ski gabber

Oh, sorry, I messed that up
Apr 23 2020 1:29PM
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snowfinder
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1200 bucks for a pair or 450? Which do you chose?
Apr 23 2020 1:48PM
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Monsieur_Patate
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snowfinder1200 bucks for a pair or 450? Which do you chose?


Pretty much this, sure Kastle makes great skis, but so do plenty of other brands that don't charge over a thousand bucks a pair.
Apr 23 2020 2:29PM
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Dilldoes
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They have zero social media presence that would pertain to this audience and the pricing puts it out of most reach. DPS are the dentist ski's for a reason.
Apr 23 2020 2:51PM
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Young_patty
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Ah yes DPS skis- the #1 dentist recommended ski brand.
Apr 23 2020 4:22PM
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patagonialuke
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Young_pattyAh yes DPS skis- the #1 dentist recommended ski brand.


The Koala 119 is one of the exceptions — very different than anything else they've made. I really hope they expand a line around that ski cause it's stupid fun.
Apr 23 2020 5:32PM
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-arc-
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Young_pattyAh yes DPS skis- the #1 dentist recommended ski brand.

[D]ental [P]ractitioner [S]kis
Apr 23 2020 8:15PM
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dizzydizzy
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DPS yes, but they are dumb expensive.

Blizzard and Nordica are good examples of dad ski brands that sell really well with other demographics, Elan and Kastle are good examples of dad ski brands with shitty marketing
Apr 23 2020 8:47PM
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snowfinder
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patagonialukeThe Koala 119 is one of the exceptions — very different than anything else they've made. I really hope they expand a line around that ski cause it's stupid fun.


They actually made a ski that have energy and playfulness?
Apr 23 2020 9:13PM
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patagonialuke
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snowfinderThey actually made a ski that have energy and playfulness?


I don't know about energetic (unless you weight 250+ lbs), but it's got a twin tip, -6 mount point, and it's heavy & stiff as hell. Somewhat similar to the Rossi Black Ops 118 in those regards — playful charger.

They brought on Dash Longe last season and he was the main person providing feedback on that ski design, and it definitely shows.

https://vimeo.com/364912471
Apr 23 2020 9:51PM
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Titus69
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DPSs are just Vishnu’s dad skis, don’t be a pussy get a soul 7
Apr 23 2020 10:06PM
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PeteMahn
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Elan used to have dope park skis. I had a pair for a season and they were mad durable and rode really nice. They put no work into marketing or had any sort of social media presence. That's why no one bought them but they could of got kids on their skis if they put any sort of effort into it.
Apr 23 2020 10:21PM
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animator
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PeteMahnElan used to have dope park skis. I had a pair for a season and they were mad durable and rode really nice. They put no work into marketing or had any sort of social media presence. That's why no one bought them but they could of got kids on their skis if they put any sort of effort into it.

This is facts, Elan made some really cool skis for a long time that Europe saw way more of. Same with Kastle, they had the twin tip ski range that was called BMX (I think?) and they were fun as hell. It’s all marketing and they chose to market to a different audience, so they stopped making the freestyle oriented skis
Apr 24 2020 12:06AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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That dude tears. I know a girl who rides for them and shes said they've been awesome skis too. I have not enough money for them, and I'm wishing there was some ski I could get with more crud bashing ability but still the same playfulness I've found in lighter skis and it might be it.
patagonialukeI don't know about energetic (unless you weight 250+ lbs), but it's got a twin tip, -6 mount point, and it's heavy & stiff as hell. Somewhat similar to the Rossi Black Ops 118 in those regards — playful charger.

They brought on Dash Longe last season and he was the main person providing feedback on that ski design, and it definitely shows.

https://vimeo.com/364912471
Apr 24 2020 12:15AM
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270on420out
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I had Kastle park skis in middle school and they were without a doubt the worst skis I’ve ever used.
Apr 24 2020 1:26AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Kastle and park do not match up
DIRTYBUBBLEI had Kastle park skis in middle school and they were without a doubt the worst skis I’ve ever used.
Apr 24 2020 1:32AM
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JAlps
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animatorThis is facts, Elan made some really cool skis for a long time that Europe saw way more of. Same with Kastle, they had the twin tip ski range that was called BMX (I think?) and they were fun as hell. It’s all marketing and they chose to market to a different audience, so they stopped making the freestyle oriented skis

It's unfortunate... The XX range were dope skis and super fun to ride but it was such a long shot to get the demographic that rides a 110 underfoot true twin to even look at consider Kastle. I think at the end of the day Elan/Kastle can't really leap back into the freeride/park market because the opportunity cost of launching a niche line and being able to support it from a marketing standpoint is just too much. Those who know the true difference in quality, and will be willing to pay for it don't need to be sold on those skis, so they seem to have just said fuck it.

**This post was edited on Apr 25th 2020 at 11:33:26am
Apr 24 2020 1:37AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Gator at snowbird still rides those and my mans fucking rips. One of the best skiers at the bird right now. Him and Caleb tear
animatorThis is facts, Elan made some really cool skis for a long time that Europe saw way more of. Same with Kastle, they had the twin tip ski range that was called BMX (I think?) and they were fun as hell. It’s all marketing and they chose to market to a different audience, so they stopped making the freestyle oriented skis
Apr 24 2020 1:43AM
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DesertStix
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Elan ripsticks are fun as hell 🤷‍♂️
Apr 24 2020 2:20AM
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SkiingNinja
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I got some DPS wailer alchemist 99’s for an all around touring ski and I love them. They are light but can ski hard. I even cruise around the resort of them occasionally because they hold an edge well. That said, I got a pro deal and only paid $550 for the $1300 ski. I would not pay full price on any ski, let alone one over a grand! If you can get a pro deal, I think it’s worth it to pony up an extra $200 or so to get a better product.
Apr 24 2020 8:52AM
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killa_trees
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animatorThis is facts, Elan made some really cool skis for a long time that Europe saw way more of. Same with Kastle, they had the twin tip ski range that was called BMX (I think?) and they were fun as hell. It’s all marketing and they chose to market to a different audience, so they stopped making the freestyle oriented skis


I really hoped to get a set of ripstick 106's for touring but the price wasn't right. I saw a young lady absolutely ripping on them on mount rose last year with her dog... I was sold
Apr 24 2020 9:08AM
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bennwithtwons
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stöckli for sure
Apr 24 2020 10:20AM
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Dilldoes
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patagonialukeThe Koala 119 is one of the exceptions — very different than anything else they've made. I really hope they expand a line around that ski cause it's stupid fun.

Why do you always get to play with the newest shit?
Apr 24 2020 10:44AM
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patagonialuke
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skithemidwestttWhy do you always get to play with the newest shit?


Ha, cause it's my job. But I also typically spend 50-60 hours a week (more like 70-90 when we put together our Buyer's Guide) in front of a computer as the other part of that same job, so it's definitely not all just playing around, unfortunately.
Apr 24 2020 11:14AM
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SlyFoxxx
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Kastle BMX weren't twins. They had the XX line that was full twin.

I have the BMX 105s and FX95 HPs. Dads that rock these will steal ur line. Dads that rock MX99s will steal ur line and ur girl.

Kastle is the Porsche of skis yo. Worth every penny.
Apr 24 2020 11:19AM
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patagonialuke
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SlyFoxxxKastle BMX weren't twins. They had the XX line that was full twin.

I have the BMX 105s and FX95 HPs. Dads that rock these will steal ur line. Dads that rock MX99s will steal ur line and ur girl.

Kastle is the Porsche of skis yo. Worth every penny.


It's basically the opposite of my favorite kind of ski, but yeah, that MX99 is something else.
Apr 24 2020 11:35AM
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CT_CREW
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Titus69DPSs are just Vishnu’s dad skis, don’t be a pussy get a soul 7


DPSs are Vishnu's for backcountry pounders from Denver.
Apr 24 2020 11:40PM
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ChadThundercock
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Fuck vishnus
Apr 25 2020 1:23AM
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a_burger
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throwback to when NS ended Kastle's career

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/738378/Kastle-skis-look-like-vagina-swabs

**This post was edited on Apr 25th 2020 at 2:15:22am
Apr 25 2020 2:14AM
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hoodratz47
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Don't forget Hart
Apr 27 2020 1:50PM
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Bended_Toenail
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hoodratz47Don't forget Hart


hart makes a 90 dollar ski
Apr 27 2020 8:22PM
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