2022 Dynastar M-Pro 99W

In the all-mountain category, the Dynastar M-Pro 99 W occupies a pretty popular spot, but they do a few things really well that makes them stand out in a crowded field. For one, the shaping gives the ski a bit longer of a turn radius than average, allowing the skier more to say about the shape and duration of the turn. The construction of the ski is another big plus for the ski, with Dynastar’s Hybrid core coming right to the forefront. Built with a poplar wood core that runs the central chord of the ski, they use polyurethane (PU) material on the sides of the ski—basically a very thick sidewall—allowing for smooth and stable skiing and maneuvering. This PU material is a lot like the plastic found in a 120-flex alpine boot, so it’s got some strength to it for sure. On top of that innovative core is their Rocket Frame titanal laminate, which really gives a shot of strength and stability to the ski. Full-width underfoot, the laminate tapers to a point towards the shovel, and stays extended through the tail. This gives the ski a playful and fun entry to the turn, with a business-like finish and kick at the end of the carve. Our testers are big fans of this method.

Danielle Nichols was on the properly-sized 170 and noted that it skied true and was just right for her. Danielle’s lowest score was a 3 out of 5 for flotation, but it was all uphill from there. A 5 for stability, and the rest of her scores were 4’s, including those for versatility, playfulness, and overall impression. Like a lot of higher-end all-mountain skis, we’re expecting to see these consistent scores, and the M-Pro 99 is no exception. Danielle notes that she “Loved this ski. Super versatile. Easy to ski. But ready for the pressure. Totally handles standing on it. Easy to maneuver. Great ski for the intermediate and advanced skier looking to take their skiing to the next level.” Fellow lady-shredder Ann MacDonald was also on the 170, and noted that it was not only a great length for her, but also felt like it skied a bit on the long side. They do have a bit longer-than-average turn radius, and this can make a ski feel like it has more effective edge, thus making it smoother and more stable. As a result, Ann’s top scores were 5’s out of 5 for stability, torsional stiffness, and edge grip, showing that the metal laminate and the hybrid core do actually mean something when it comes to the ski’s overall performance and feel. She notes that the M-Pro 99 is a “Great ripper. Solid at speed. Quick turns. Strong tip with a nice overall flex pattern.”

Alix Klein was on the 162, and she noted that the length felt “pretty good,” and I’m going to take that to mean that she’d probably rather be on the 170. As a result, we see higher scores of 4’s out of 5 for quickness, maneuverability, playfulness, torsional stiffness, edge grip, and versatility. Overall impression, stability, and flotation all got 3’s, but those are some consistently high scores for these strong all-mountain skis for sure. Alix notes that “This ski has a lot of tail to handle and it wants the skier to be slightly backseat. It is a stiff all mountain ski. It likes to make medium radius turns. It didn't feel stable through crud. It was fun edge to edge.” Sounds like Alix was definitely feeling that Rocket Frame metal laminate, and in the shorter length, it does make the ski relatively stiffer and more reactive.

For advanced skiers looking for that one-ski quiver that truly does it all, the Dynastar M-Pro 99 W is an amazing choice. Thanks to the innovative shaping and construction of the ski, the versatility and stability are off the charts, allowing skiers to really test and push themselves to tackle any and all aspects of the mountain, making it fun and intuitive to make a variety of turn shapes and styles in any and all conditions and terrain.