2021 Dynastar M-Pro 90

All new for 2021, the Dynastar M-Pro 90 is an awesome choice for all-mountain skiers of a wide variety of levels and needs. The build is quite unique on these new models, with a poplar wood core that runs the central chord of the ski and a polyurethane frame that surrounds that wood core. On top of that, Dynastar implements their new Rocket Frame metal laminate. It's pointy in the front like an arrow and widens underfoot and through the tail. This gives the skier the ability to make any type of turn due to the playful tip while the tail is stiff and responsive and way more business-like. At 90 mm underfoot, the skis take on that all-mountain persona and do it with much success. More tip than tail rocker is a good choice in this shape, providing good flotation of the width and excellent response out of the turn. Our testers were pretty enamored with the ski and its ability to make a variety of turn shapes and styles in pretty diverse conditions and terrain.

On the 178, Jeff Neagle was pretty much all 4's out of 5, except for a couple of 3's in flotation and forgiveness. They're certainly stiff in the tail, so that score isn't too shocking. He notes about the ski that "the M-Pro 90 is a superbly versatile all-mountain ski. Really unique shape in this width category, which is cool to have. The tip shape allows for a ton of versatility. Maneuverable and catch-free in soft snow and un-groomed terrain, but plenty of bite on firm snow too. You get a lot of power out of the tail of the ski, which is interesting, kind of the opposite of what a lot of companies are doing right now. There's more metal in the tail than the tip, and the tail is pretty squared off, so it holds really well when you want it to. That said, it's not demanding. You don't really feel locked into a turn despite the stiff, square tail. It loves skier input, in fact, it kind of demands skier input. Sometimes all-mountain skis kind of feel like they ski themselves, but the downside is skis like that typically only like to make one turn shape and it can be challenging to make any other turn. The M-Pro 90 will make any turn you want, you just need to give it the input to do so." These new M-Pro skis definitely have that automatic-style of turning ability, allowing skiers to really get a lot out of them.

Bob St.Pierre skied the 186 and loved the quickness, maneuverability, and versatility, with those categories earning 5's out of 5. Scores of 3 for flotation and stability aren't too surprising, as they're on the lighter side for someone Bob's size. Regardless, he loved how "the build and the shape go together really well. Dynastar's use of polyurethane in the core is very unique, and it's interesting to see what works out there and what doesn't. This works. When you add the metal laminate to it, the tails really stiffen up and get more responsive. As a result, this ski carves very nicely-not too demanding for intermediate and advanced skiers, although high-end experts who want to really push a ski might need more metal. That said, I'd ski these all day, any day-they have an incredible amount of versatility to them and can accomplish any type of turn. I loved them in the bumps and trees and other situations where a quick turn was required-they're supremely maneuverable." Sounds like a nice blend of weight and performance for sure!

All-mountain skiers looking for a unique blend of stability and quickness should take a strong look at the Dynastar M-Pro 90. Great shape, interesting build, and a fun-loving personality will win this ski a lot of fans this winter.