Dynastar Cham 2.0 97 review 2017
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Cham 2.0 97 by Dynastar is a ski that will surprise by its exceptionally user-friendly handling that performs intuitively both on and off piste.
On the piste, it behaves extremely well. The ski is agreeable, agile and very simple to use. Initiation is easy and the ski has a natural inclination to round off turns. In addition, boasts a good kick (despite a light back rocker), it's particularly lively and happy in short-radius turns.
However, it’s performance deteriorates when you step up the pace, reducing stability and precision.
Its freeride performance is OK, but not quite up to the high standard of this sector. While flotation in powder is not exceptional, the ski is saved by its excellent handling qualities.
The Cham 97 deserves its a place in this PROSKILAB™ selection. We recommend it for intermediate to good skiers who want a tool that handles well and is fun at average speeds.
Review: Pros
- Easy handling
- Enjoyable and user-friendly for on-piste rides
- Good rotation
- Lively, with good kick
Review: Cons
- Performance limited at high speeds
- Off-piste performance less convincing
- Flotation in deep snow
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.2 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
| All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
"Chamonix Approved".
All of the "Made in Mont-Blanc country" Label in the new freeride ski generation. Riders have complete confidence on every surface, including the hardest packed snow, as the ski handles with ease and fluidity. That's a CHAM. And the new CHAM 2.0 97 a bit more than the others. With its medium width, impossible to get a better and more versatile performance to ride the mountains every which way.
Enjoy a new balance delivered by a lighter structure, sidecuts with 5 well thought through points; a shape with fluid forms, and an adaptive tip for the smoothest of rides. Possibility to add touring ski bindings
40% Piste - 60% Off-piste - Sandwich Construction – Paulownia core - Tip&Tail Rocker
Bindings: Look SPX12 Dual WTR B100 / HM 12 B105
Skin kit available as option
Features of the Cham 2.0 97
| Brand : | Dynastar |
| Model : | Cham 2.0 97 |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Family : | All-mountain/Freeride |
| Size tested : | 184 cm |
| Tip size : | 113 mm |
| Waist size : | 97 mm |
| Tail size : | 133 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2016