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15.2
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Kästle RX12 GS review 2020

AWARD
Best Accessibility/Enjoyment!

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The comments we made last year for the RX12 GS from Kästle are absolutely valid this year.

Its overall performance is good. Curve entry, intuitive and incisive, was particularly appreciated by the reviewers.

The ski is versatile, able to slow down the pace or even evolve into skid handling, comfortable on all types of curves. Its intermediate radius, cut shape and certain flexibility make it a very efficient and pleasant ski in carving handling.

The RX12 GS from Kästle, a flexible ski for this category with a reduced radius (16 m) is not a real giant ski despite its "GS" badge. Its performance at very high speeds is out of line with Dynastar or Völkl.

On the other hand, the ski offers a remarkable accessibility/fun ratio. While the professional reviewers lamented a lack of performance, the non-professional "expert" reviewers all said they "loved" the ski. The ability to take angles, the quality of the anchor at intermediate speeds, the versatility and liveliness of the ski make it a sensational machine.

We recommend the RX12 GS from Kästle to good to excellent skiers who want to have fun on a sporty ski that is homogeneous and "very pleasant". On the other hand, fans of giant-type curves will turn to a more specialised ski.

Review: Pros

  • General performance
  • Initiation and entry of curves
  • Playful behaviour
  • Anchoring and grip
  • Versatility
  • Fun
  • Carving skills

Review: Cons

  • Performance below the top of the category
  • Less clear curves at very high speed
  • Less energetic curve exits
  • Radius too short for a giant ski

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
14.7
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.8
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
14.7
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
15.0
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
15.2
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
16.0
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
14.7
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
15.5

Who's it for?

Good → Excellent

Manufacturer's remarks

The RX12 GS is convincing with its racing-inspired edge lines and sporty character. The proven sandwich construction in combination with Hollowtech 2.0 technology ensures greater fluidity and better hold at high speeds.
The RX12 GS impresses connoisseurs with an accurate grip in long carving curves. Perfect for ambitious skiers who love prepared pistes.

Features of the RX12 GS

Brand : Kästle
Model : RX12 GS
Year : 2020
Family : Giant slalom
Size tested : 175 cm
Tip size : 112 mm
Waist size : 68 mm
Tail size : 100 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : 16 m

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2019