2027 Dynastar M-Free 108

The 2027 Dynastar M-Free 108 looks fantastic. That’s the biggest upgrade we’ve seen in a while, and it should really help make the M-Free 108 become more of a household ski, which it should have been all along. Other than graphics, the ski returns unchanged. This is great news for freeride skiers who have loved the energy and pop of these versatile freeride skis. With a fun shape, a smooth build, and a solid feel, the M-Free 108 continues to be a top pick for skiers who are looking for energy, flotation, and creativity in variable conditions and terrain.

Built with Dynastar’s Hybrid 2.0 Core, we get three layers of wood working together to bring a lot of pop to the mix. The core is relatively thick, and for the weight it actually makes the ski feel both light and sturdy—a combination that is tought to achieve. By utilizing polyurethane along the sides, the ski generates an uncommon amount of smoothness and silence—another combo that we see normally reserved for upper-end skis like Stockli. The 185 cm length sits on the scale at a stated weight of 2200 g/ski, but as tester Christian strong notes, they feel lighter than that. He calls the 108 “A nice light weight powder ski, does fine on groomers, but would excel in deep snow of quick tree runs. This is a great ski for backcountry/side country and powder snow in general. Very light on the feet, it was pretty quick in short turns. Just wish I had the proper snow texture to float it out a bit more. Had fun in not so fun conditions.”

At 108 mm underfoot, this is a wider-bodied ski, but again, it doesn’t really act like one. It feels like it handles all sorts of conditions and terrain with relative ease. That 185 uses an 18-meter turn radius but can make all sorts of energetic and smeary turns, also with good grip. Tester Ben Grunow notes: “I think this is a true do it all ski. If I had to pick just one, this would be it. From powder to ice to corn, it charges confidently while maintaining easy edge to edge control in any condition. It’s definitely more capable than I initially expected and seriously underrated. I would recommend this ski for a wide range of terrain, including groomed runs, off-piste areas, and variable conditions like powder, ice, and spring corn. It performs well across these different types of terrain because it offers a strong balance of stability and maneuverability. The ski charges confidently at speed while still allowing for quick, easy edge transitions, which makes it reliable on hardpack and ice while remaining responsive in softer snow. Its versatility and control make it an excellent choice for skiers who want one ski that can handle almost any condition on the mountain.”

We didn’t have great M-Free 108 conditions at this year’s test, but the fact that these testers found a lot to talk about in spite of the firmer snow speaks volumes to the versatility and overall proficiency of these skis. We do think it’s more of an advanced and expert ski as it does use a lot of energy for such a wide width.