Dynastar 2014 ski reviews

Like the Mya 5, the Neva is a perfect ski for making progress, and is very well positioned in this category. The model is highly accessible and will help beginners and intermediate skiers to make good progress.

Effective and above all remarkable accessible and forgiving for a ski in this category, the Omeglass WC is an excellent choice for skiers of any level. A highly recommended product for very good to expert-level skiers who are looking for a Slalom ski but not necessarily a thoroughbred racer that wreaks havoc on their thighs on their first downhill run.

A worthy newcomer to the legendary range, the Dynastar Course is unquestionably geared towards performance and long-radius turns. A good ski for expert- to competition-level skiers.

Our "Testers' Choice" in this category, the Dynastar Cham 97 is a well-balanced ski that is playful and pleasant underfoot, both on the slopes and in off-piste conditions. The model is suited to intermediate to good skiers looking for a versatile ski that is fun to ride.

The Dynastar CR 74 is an outstanding carving ski but too specialised for the Advanced category, where versatility is one of the expected features. However, it would rank tops as a "High-performance piste ski" (a category which has, in fact, been requested by Dynastar). The CR 74 is an excellent choice for skiers who enjoy carving and who are looking for the thrills afforded by a high-performance piste ski.
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As a ski that is geared more towards off-piste conditions, the Cham 87 will appeal to good freeride skiers who are looking for a ski that is playful and easy-to-handle in powder, but which also performs reasonably well on the slopes.

The Dynastar Distorter we reviewed was sent with insufficiently centred bindings to optimise Freestyle performance. It's a good choice for good to expert skiers who're mainly looking for a ski that performs well in Alpine skiing, and who want to zip over a few mogul runs or pipes from time to time. It would be interesting to try this ski again next year with centered bindings.

The Dynastar CR 72 is much too carving-oriented to score well in this category where we're looking for a ski that's accessible above all else. This is a ski for average to good enthusiasts looking for an 'easy' carving tool.

Easy and comfortable in skids at medium speeds, the Elite Light is far less comfortable once you begin to hot up the pace. This is a good model for beginner to intermediate riders who mainly want to develop their skidded turns.