Fat, floaty, and a ton of fun, the Kastle FX 116 skis are a powder-seeker's dream come true. Since they have all of the high-performance and precision-oriented technical aspects of most other Kastle skis, but in a wider and more playful shape, skiers who are looking for that dedicated powder ski are really going to gravitate to the Kastle FX 116. As the skis in the FX line increase in width, their taper and rocker lines increase accordingly. This makes sense, and also allows for skiers to fine-tune their quiver to best represent the conditions and terrain that they’ll be skiing for that day. The wood core also follows the design and technology of the narrower FX skis, with a central chord made from poplar and paulownia, and outer portions consisting of poplar and beech. While you may not intend to come in contact with harder snow on these skis, it may happen, and when it does, you’ll be glad that you have the beech wood stringers on the edges. This makes for stronger edge contact and a more predictable turn style. The central chord of the ski is wrapped in fiberglass, giving the 116 a good boost of energy and responsiveness—one that is necessary to handle higher speeds and more aggressive skiing. If you’re looking for the top-end in fast and floaty fun, the Kastle FX 116 skis are the right tools for the job. You get all the precision and power of a true Kastle, but in a wider and funner shape.