2022 Dynastar Speed 4×4 82 Pro

On the stiffer and burlier side of the Speed 4x4 series, the 82 Pro has pretty much all you’ll need to get you from top to bottom without feeling a thing under your feet aside from insane G-forces. Built with Dynastar’s Hybrid core, skiers get the benefit of a blend of poplar wood and damp polyurethane (PU) material. This PU is more akin to the plastic found in a 120-flex alpine boot, so it’s certainly stiff enough to handle aggressive skiing, while also remaining supple enough to absorb unwanted vibrations. It’s used in most of Dynastar’s freeride skis, and the application works very well there, and it makes sense that it applies to the more front-side skis as well, especially since they have to have the versatility to make a variety of turn shapes and styles at different speeds and in variable terrain. That’s kind of the whole point for a ski like this, and advanced and expert skiers are certainly going to reap the best rewards from the combination of construction, shape, and profile.

Josh Wolfgang skied the 179 and noted it was a good length for him. Like most all-mountain skis with a front-side flair, the Speed 4x4 82 Pro doesn’t quite excel in one particular area, and Josh picks up on this right away. As a result, he gave the ski scores of all 3’s right down the line, meaning that the 4x4 82 Pro is definitely a jack of all trades for a skier like Josh, but a master of none. Josh finds that the 82 Pro “is a good ski for what it is. Wasn’t too chattery and relatively easy to turn. It goes where you want to put it not where it wants to go. This means you can go straight if you want or turn if you want. Don’t need to constantly be turning.” Skier manipulation does have a lot to do with the success of this ski, and it also sounds like that applies to the intuitive nature of the ski, which a lot of found to be the case with the 82 Pro.

Also on the 179, Nate Garder states that the ski is “Just barely too short. I would go longer especially if you prefer longer low edge turns.” He scored the Speed 4x4 82 Pro 5 out of 5 for stability, with the rest of the scores being 4’s. These scores, like Josh’s, are, of note, consistent. Nate’s are one notch higher, so the ski left just a bit more of a favorable impression in his experience, and that’s part of the fun of the test. “Speed is in the name and speed is what it prefers. Surprisingly quick edge to edge in a short turn on a high edge, but much slower and twitchy at a low edge angle.” Keep this thing up high on edge, and it’ll sing for you, is what I get out of that statement. Andrew Ruschp highlighted the stability of the ski in his 179 cm test length, and found the shovels to be on the more forgiving side, hence his top score of 5 out of 5 for forgiveness. 4’s were given for stability, playfulness, and versatility, showing the utilitarian nature of the Speed 4x4. He calls it “A very forgiving and easy ski. I could see this being a fan favorite at most eastern resorts.” With the shape and build involved, it’s no wonder it serves us here in New England quite well for a daily ski, and for western skiers, the 4x4 82 Pro will make quick work of those softer groomer days.

For an all-mountain ski with a GS cut, the 2022 Dynastar 4x4 82 Pro has an amazing blend of power and versatility. The skis have a huge range, from ripping turns on groomers to plowing through bumps and crud. These skis have the utilitarian nature that’s essential for true all-mountain skiing, and the stability that they possess puts them on another level.