2026 Kastle MX74

The 2026 Kastle MX 74 is a carryover model, bringing the same build, shape, and graphics as last year. Complete with a broad range of length options and a shorter turning mentality, this ski is quick and accessible for sporty and advanced skiers who spend most of their time on groomed surfaces. That said, if you wish to be more adventurous, or for degrading conditions throughout the day, this is a great place to create a confident and composed flow through and over all adverse conditions and terrain. The Kastle MX 74 is a strong yet sophisticated ski that can handle any type of firm and smooth snow.

We start with a strong and quality-oriented construction. The big thing with Kastle’s line last year was the implementation of their InfiniCore construction. While they’ve always done a great job at mixing thin stringers of wood to create a particular effect, for 2026, Kastle keeps it up. They still use a blend of poplar and beech, but they vary the width and densities of the stringers to create a particular effect. In a ski like the MX 74, the core uses a bit more poplar along the outsides to create a lighter feel while the underfoot zone has more beech to make a solid mid-section. On top and bottom, we see two layers of titanal to smooth out the ride and reduce chatter, but that’s not the only vibration reduction system we get in the MX 74. By relying on the HollowTech in the tips, the EVO tech makes for simpler and easier turn initiation while keeping the ski stable and high performing. We get a bit heftier of a ski this year, weighing in at 1730 g/ski in the 171, up about 100 grams from the previous generation 75. Tester Bruce Bell states that “the ski loves to turn. The slightest initiaion commits the ski to a snappy turn.”

There aren’t many skis this narrow that still fit into an “all-mountain” category. We get measurements of 123/74/103 that generate a 15.4-meter turn radius in the 171 cm length. Overall, this is a similar mold to the older 75 and not worth discussing the tiny changes. What we can say about the shape of the MX 74 is that it makes some of the cleanest, roundest, and most confident turns on the planet. For an all-mountain ski, this MX 74 is very square and angular. There’s not a whole lot of freeride or playful influence here—it falls more in line with a front side profile than anything else. Minimal rocker, tiny taper, and nice positive camber underfoot all create this amazing effective edge that just rips carved turns. Megan Papineau states that it’s “The only of the narrow skis that I’d love to own, hard charging so fun! Able to throw my feet out far from me and make aggressive but fun GS turns.”

This is a specific ski for a specific audience. While advanced skiers will get the most out of the MX 74, there are openings here for progressing intermediates looking for stability and quality. Additionally, for those simply looking for a high-end carving ski that can be used in a multitude of situations, this is a great place to be. If you stick to mainly groomers and want the top end of the top end, look no further than the Kastle MX 74.