2022 Dynastar M-Pro 90

Agile, fun, and incredibly precise, the 2022 Dynastar M-Pro 90 is a versatile all-mountain ski that loves to be on edge and ripping clean turns all over the mountain. We talk a lot about this ~90 mm range as being the true all-mountain skis, and while they may lack the float of the super-wides or the edge grip of the skinny race skis, they hold a lot of things in their hands at the same time. Great for bumps, trees, and other short-turning zones, the M-Pro 90 has that all-mountain versatility that made it a fan-favorite last year, and since the ski returns unchanged for 2022, a new crop of skiers are going to get to experience the greatness of these skis. Built with a hybrid core consisting of poplar wood and polyurethane (PU) material on the sides, these skis have the energy and dampness to create a stable yet playful ski. The business-end of the ski comes with the Rocket Frame Titanal laminate that sits on top of the core. This laminate is full-width underfoot and through the tail, with it tapering to the shovel, allowing for an easy entry to the turn and a very responsive finish and kick at the end of the curve. Ideal for advanced skiers who are looking for a solid pair of skis for most all-mountain skiing, the M-Pro 90 occupies a sweet spot in a crowded field of 88-90 mm underfoot products.

On the 170, Ryan Daniel did note that it felt a bit short. The skis in this length have a 16-meter turn radius, so if you’re looking to pick up a bit more speed and make some longer turns, we’d lean on the longer size as well. Accordingly, Ryan’s top scores were 5’s out of 5 for playfulness and forgiveness, showing that he could easily handle the shorter size in a wide variety of quick turns. He also scored the ski 4’s for versatility, torsional stiffness, edge grip, and overall impression, leading us to believe that despite the length, he still found a lot to like about the M-Pro 90. Ryan notes that they were “Awesome for a playful smearing ski. Super fun and playful. Not great at high-speed crud busting.” It’s likely that both the length and the width of the ski applied to the last part of the comment, and that there are certainly better skis out there for high-speed crud busting, while these M-Pro 90’s, in this size for Ryan, are more appropriate for shorter and more energetic turns.

Sam Freund skied the 178 and noted that it felt “long and narrow,” which is a very interesting way to describe a ski. They do have a very gentle taper to them that makes them look a bit skinny, and the graphics sort of do that as well, so it’s an accurate way to comment on the length, it just sounds a bit strange. The longer arc of the 178 also contributes, and the mount point for these directional skis does make it seem like they have a lot in front. Sam found them to be quite floaty as a result, with that category earning a 5 out of 5. His other high scores of 4 out of 5 were given for quickness, maneuverability, playfulness, and versatility. “I was pleasantly surprised by these skis. I know conditions played a factor, but I never felt like I was able to get them under control. They slid around under me a bunch, and I never felt great about them carving, or digging the edges in.” It is hard to get a good read on a 90 mm underfoot ski in spring-like conditions, so we’ll take those carving comments with a slight grain of salt. When we’ve had them on firmer conditions, we have noticed no issues with edge grip at all, but since it’s an all-mountain ski, we like to hear the feedback from all sides and ways.

Skiers looking for all-mountain versatility in a mid-width shape will love the intuitiveness and grip of the Dynastar M-Pro 90. These skis are great in a variety of conditions and terrain, and will hold tight to firmer snow as well as stay on top of softer stuff. Like most skis that try to do it all, they come up short in specialty zones like carving and floating, but that doesn’t mean they’re not well-rounded. For most skiers looking for that fun-loving ski that can check a lot of boxes, the M-Pro 90 makes a whole lot of sense.