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Dynastar Intense 4X4 82 pro review 2020

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The feedback on this ski is similar to that of the Rossignol Experience 88 Ti W. Just as with the Rossignol, the Intense 4x4 82 Pro seems very close to the men's version (the Speed Zone 4x4 Pro) with similar weight and sidecut.

The testers of the men's version found it to be quite soft, but the testers of the women's model found it to be stiff and demanding for female skiers.

Overall performance is good, on the condition that turns are well-placed, flexing well forward into the boot.

As for the Rossignol, we also questioned the servicing of the ski, which was undoubtedly below par. The testers found the skiing to be "irregular", which probably indicates a problem with the sharpening on the test pair.

We would like to retest these two skis next year to have a better comparison.

Like the Rossignol, the Intense 4x4 Pro is a stiff, demanding, technical ski. It will suit experienced, dynamic skiers with a good ability.

Review: Pros

  • Good overall performance
  • Entry into the turn
  • Solid support
  • Ease in powder

Review: Cons

  • Demanding ski
  • Needs to be controlled
  • Grippy tail requires careful handling

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
12.0
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
12.7
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
12.7
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
14.0
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
11.0
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
12.0
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
10.7
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
11.7
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
11.7
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
12.0
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
12.0
Freeride - Flotation quality
☆☆☆☆☆
12.0
Handling in powder
☆☆☆☆☆
13.7
Performance on hard snow
☆☆☆☆☆
11.3
Freeride - Performance on hard snow
☆☆☆☆☆
11.3
All-terrain comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
11.0

Who's it for?

Good → Excellent

Manufacturer's remarks

The top of the range in this new all mountain series shows refined ski-snow contact at all times thanks to its 3D profile (for optimum power distribution) and a poplar and PU hybrid core which optimises stability and control when turning. The inclusion of a titanal insert reinforces performance and adds liveliness.

Features of the Intense 4X4 82 pro

Brand : Dynastar
Model : Intense 4X4 82 pro
Year : 2020
Family : All-mountain
Size tested : 164 cm
Tip size : 130 mm
Waist size : 82 mm
Tail size : 110 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : 16 m

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2019