Ski: 2024-2025 Kästle Paragon 93, 177 cm
Available Lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 174.8 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (177 cm): 1827 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (177 cm): 1820 & 1867 grams
Stated Dimensions: 128-93-115 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 126.5-91.5-113.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (177 cm): 16.4 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 59.5 mm / 17.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 8 mm
Core Materials: poplar/beech/paulownia + titanal (2 layers) + fiberglass laminate
Base Material: graphite sintered UHM
Factory Recommended Mount Point: –11.3 cm from center / 76 cm from tail
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What Kästle says about the Paragon 93
“The PARAGON 93 is a true all-rounder. The Infini Core FREE with a triple wood core and double titanal inlays results in stability, dampness and effortless float. Combined with HOLLOWTECH 2.0, this ski yields maximum power transmission.
Skiers appreciate the titanal-reinforced PARAGON 93 for its reliable performance and playful character thanks to DOUBLE ROCKER.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Paragon 93:
Tips: 6
Shovels: 6.5-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-9
Tails: 9
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