Ski: 2024-2025 Kästle Paragon 101, 182 cm
Available Lengths: 169, 176, 182, 190 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 180 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (182 cm): 1986 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 2032 & 2037 grams
Stated Dimensions: 135-101-122 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 134-99.5-120.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (182 cm): 18 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 59 mm / 17.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 9 mm
Core Materials: poplar/beech/paulownia + titanal (2 layers) + fiberglass laminate
Base: graphite sintered UHM
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -11.5 cm from center; 78.5 cm from tail
[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
What Kästle says about the Paragon 101
“The PARAGON 101 loves to dabble in freeride freedom. The Infini Core FREE with a triple wood core and double titanal inlays results in stability, dampness and perfect float. Combined with HOLLOWTECH 2.0, this ski yields maximum power transmission.
The titanal-reinforced PARAGON 101 yields uncompromising performance, whether it’s challenging backcountry or big fat turns on corduroy. Thanks to its DOUBLE ROCKER, this ski turns easily and is versatile enough for all conditions.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Paragon 101:
Tips: 5.5-6
Shovels: 6-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-9
Tails: 9-8.5
Stay Tuned…
We’ve been skiing the Paragon 101, so let us know of any questions you have, and keep an eye out for updates and a Flash Review. We’ll also discuss it in our upcoming 2024-2025 Winter Buyer’s Guide.
On paper, these appear more than a little similar to the venerated Enforcer V.1.5.