Dynastar Speed Zone 4X4 78 PRO review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Speed Zone 4x4 range is new from Dynastar.
Described as "All-Mountain" by the brand, it is nevertheless very piste-oriented. It corresponds more to what we at Proskilab call an "All-Round" programme, i.e. skis dedicated to the piste but with an "all-terrain, all-snow" vocation. It is available in two waist sizes (78 and 82 mm), with two different constructions: normal and "pro", the latter incorporating a Titanal reinforcement.
It is therefore the narrowest version, in "pro" construction, that was evaluated by the reviewers.
A very good ski for beginners, the Speed Box 4x4 78 Pro will reassure any beginner. The ski pivots on its own and is particularly tolerant with safe and homogeneous behaviour.
The ski is very manoeuvrable and playful. It remains very pleasant in small turns when you accelerate the pace. It is also a good ski to discover the first cut/carving handling on moderate slopes.
At higher speeds, its behaviour is out of step with other competing models.
The Speed Zone 4x4 78 Pro is an excellent ski for levels ranging from beginner to skier who masters parallel curves. The ski will allow them to progress quickly by making them happy on a ski that gives good sensations.
Review: Pros
- Excellent accessibility
- Homogeneous and balanced ski
- Manoeuvrable or even playful
- Taking curves, pivoting
- Cut handling on gentle slopes
Review: Cons
- A little more limited in performance compared to some of its counterparts
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The ultra-versatile piste ski par excellence: agile, comfortable and efficient thanks to the new HYBRIDCORE technology combined with the KONECT system, amusement and pure FUN.
Features of the Speed Zone 4X4 78 PRO
| Brand : | Dynastar |
| Model : | Speed Zone 4X4 78 PRO |
| Year : | 2020 |
| Family : | Intermediate |
| Size tested : | 171 cm |
| Tip size : | 127 mm |
| Waist size : | 78 mm |
| Tail size : | 107 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 15 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019