We spotted Kenta Uraki, the Austrian resident and CEO of Expanda, which is expanding KÄSTLE in Japan, at JSP SNOW EXPO JAPAN 2025 (held February 12-13, 2025 at Pacifico Yokohama)! We spoke to him about KÄSTLE for the 2025-2026 season
"RX12 SL Factory FIS" now available in Japan exclusive 165cm model
The RX12 SL Factory FIS model, which was sold as an advanced model for junior racing and piste, has been released in Japan for the first time, a new size of 165cm! The World Cup model is over-spec, but it is a special model exclusively in Japan for those who want to experience the racing feel for the Piste maneuvering. It will be sold with a plate. The more affordable prices than the World Cup model!
Highly rated performance boots
K130P/K130P LV
Flex: 130
Last: 100 / 97 (LV) 26.5cm
Size: 22.0~26.5cm
¥126,500
The KP Boots is a performance model for all skiers that can be used in any environment. There are four types of flex: 130, 120, 110, and 100, and each has a narrow last type called LV (low volume) (usually when the 100mm last is 97mm/size 26.5cm). It has received high praise from many skiers for its combination of comfortable fit and high performance. The color of the keslemint stands out well on snow and has an outstanding presence.
Authentic freerides "PARAGON" and "ZX"
There are two types of freeride models for serious players, combining racing skiing technology. KÄSTLE's freeride line is widely popular in the North American area. It features Hollowtech, a technology that reduces vibrations when sliding by up to 30%. The popularity of two types of freeride models that can be chosen according to the situation, the "PARAGON" and "ZX" is gradually increasing in Japan.
PARAGON
PARAGON comes in three types: 93/101/107mm center width, with metal to provide stable performance even at high speeds. A full-fledged freeride model that is stable even at speed, and delivers high performance in any condition, including powder, piste, and iceburn.
ZX
The ZX comes in four types with center widths: 92, 100, 108, and 115mm, allowing you to feel the buoyancy of powder without metal. The high performance is popular.
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