2025 Kastle Obsidian 92

Traditionally known for building premium all-mountain and frontside skis, Kastle carries forward a highly successful ski that was formerly introduced last season and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Coming onto the scene and making an immediate statement, the Obsidian 92 showcased its narrow-bodied, freeride-oriented uniqueness, bringing a new flavor to the Kastle line. With a similar footprint and concept as the men’s ZX line, this 92 mm model offers a nice gateway to the Kastle world of skiing, with a fun-loving demeanor and high level of performance. While the FX line attracts a more serious audience, the Obsidian 92 welcomes a larger audience of skiers and delivers all-mountain capabilities in an affordable package.

For the construction, we start off with poplar and beech stringers in the wood core. We see these materials used in a lot of all-mountain skis and for good reason, as they provide a solid base with a mix of energy and minimum weight. On the wider side when compared to the narrower, the overall feel is light and responsive. We also get two layers of fiberglass, giving it a really nice level of energy and pop. With Kastle’s signature Hollowtech tip technology, the amount of mass in the shovel is reduced, which results in less chatter and unwanted vibrations. A relatively simple build, the 155 cm length weighs in at 1445 grams per ski, which is pretty light and highly maneuverable. Putting it perfectly, Tester Bryce Zicarelli commented “the Obsidian provided a lot of stability throughout the turn with great edge grip. Also felt really energetic popping you cleanly into your next turn.”

The shape plays quite a role in the lively nature of this ski, helping to give it more of an approachable, fun-loving demeanor than the majority of Kastle’s more frontside focused skis. 92 mm underfoot makes for an ideally versatile shape, especially when paired with a 127 mm tip and 115 mm tail. A spoony, smoothly curved shape shovel is combined with long tip rocker and taper, making it reactive and particularly bendable in the forebody. With a slightly flatter tail with less rocker, the directional power is counteracted by a nice release point. The impressively short turn radius speaks for itself as far as performance, with the 155 cm length generating a 11.2-meter turn arc.

Accessible for a lot of different skiers, Kastle’s Obsidian 92 combines a light weight with powerful carving capabilities and agile energy. With an integrated skin notch, the possibility for touring is certainly not out of the question, giving it an even greater degree of versatility. Poised, precise and just incredibly rewarding, the Obsidian 92 appeals to just about everyone and we’re psyched to see it back for this season.