{"product_id":"transcend-104","title":"TRANSCEND 104","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranscend 104\u003c\/strong\u003e is the heart of Kästle’s new Transcend family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the ski we would look at for someone who wants a western daily driver with a real soft-snow bias. At 104mm underfoot, it has enough surface area to come alive after a storm, but it is far more versatile than a dedicated powder ski. Kästle built it for variable snow, technical terrain, and big-mountain skiing without throwing away the precision that makes the brand different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the 98, it uses Kästle’s Twin Core of poplar and beech with Powerzone Titanal concentrated around the binding zone. That strategic use of metal gives the ski damping and composure when you are moving through chop or putting it on edge, while the heavily rockered, Hook Free tip and tail allow it to break loose much more easily than a traditional directional Kästle. Armoclad sidewalls and Hollowtech 2.0 add durability, vibration control, and a lighter feel through the extremities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a ski with two personalities that work surprisingly well together. It can drift, slash, and move naturally in soft snow, but when things get fast and tracked out, there is enough ski underneath you to stay calm and predictable. SkiEssentials testers found the 104 especially impressive for its blend of smoothness, stability, easy steering, and high-speed confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104mm waist gives it real soft-snow capability without turning it into a powder-only ski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew for 2026\/27 and gives Kästle a compelling modern mid-100mm option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Core blends poplar and beech for energy, strength, and damping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerzone Titanal keeps the ski composed through chop and connected on firmer snow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Rocker makes it much easier to slash, smear, and change direction than traditional Kästle shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollowtech 2.0 reduces vibration and keeps the extremities from feeling cumbersome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmoclad Sidewalls add durability for harder use around the mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprisingly capable on groomers for a ski this wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to advanced and expert skiers who want soft-snow freedom without giving up stability and precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly good fit for a place like Jackson, where the morning can start deep and finish tracked, bumped, and fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kastle","offers":[{"title":"189","offer_id":71182587003133,"sku":"210000061898","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"183","offer_id":71182587035901,"sku":"210000061899","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"177","offer_id":71182587068669,"sku":"210000061900","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"165","offer_id":71182587101437,"sku":"210000061901","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"171","offer_id":71182587134205,"sku":"210000061902","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3948\/4157\/files\/transcend104_01.webp?v=1791321286","url":"https:\/\/mudroomjh.com\/products\/transcend-104","provider":"MUDROOM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}