Kastle Pika

The Pika is purpose-built for backcountry touring. While its construction is high-quality enough to handle resort laps, its lightweight build and specific touring features—like the luminous tip and low swing weight—are optimized for long days of climbing and variable off-piste conditions.

At 94mm underfoot, the Pika is a versatile mid-fat ski. It provides enough surface area for decent float in moderate powder, but it isn't a dedicated powder ski. The progressive dual-rise rocker helps keep the tips up in soft snow, making it highly maneuverable in tight trees and variable backcountry terrain.

The Hollowtech tip removes material from the shovel of the ski to reduce swing weight, which makes the ski feel lighter and more agile during kick turns or technical maneuvers. The luminous feature is a functional bonus, offering better visibility during early morning starts or late-day descents.

Yes, the low camber underfoot is designed specifically to maintain consistent edge contact on firm snow. This ensures you have reliable traction while skinning up icy tracks or navigating wind-scoured ridges, without sacrificing the playful feel needed for the descent.

A tighter turn radius makes the Pika exceptionally quick and easy to pivot, which is a major advantage in technical, tight terrain where you need to make rapid adjustments. While it excels at agility, it will feel more energetic and turn-focused compared to a ski with a longer, more traditional radius.