chris on August 17th, 2008

Advanced skiers always love the, almost, perennial Legend 4800. But this year the dimensions are boosted to 79 mm underfoot so expert skiers looking for a versatile freeskiing ski will enjoy the Dynastar’s qualities. An easy turn-in, lightweight, although beefier and more substantial than the outgoing model, plus Autodrive plate to give [...]

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chris on August 17th, 2008

As ever with Dynastar they produce a very attractive and super-smooth ski. With an executive-aesthetic and a construction tailored to the all-mountain cruiser the Contact 4×4 is a lovely all-rounder for the skier looking for sleek design and a versatile, refined ride. Dynastar were originators of the “polyvalent” ski with the original [...]

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chris on August 17th, 2008

Very pleasant all-run cruisers. If you are an intermediate to advanced skier looking for a classic all-mountain ski that is happy on any colour of run then the Contact 8 is happy to oblige. With a wide tip the ‘8 swoons into its arcs rather than dives, it is a relaxed ski, [...]

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chris on August 17th, 2008

Entry level ski from Dynastar. Lots of sidecut for easy carving and skidding. Tame flex and heaps of forgiveness, especially in the tail, for a versatile beginner to intermediate package.
The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Driver Skis 2008/09:

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chris on August 17th, 2008

As with the highly attractive Exclusive Fluid Limited, the Fluid is aimed at the upper levels of female skiers. Snappy performance, a slalom-esque side-cut and rapid edge-to-edge performance for the advanced skier are the aims.
A touch lighter than the Limited version the Fluid is great in shorter turns, possess the smooth, fluid feel [...]

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chris on August 17th, 2008

Entry-model in Dynastar’s executive “Contact” range. Very good “all-mountain” skis in the sense of any piste or groomed run can be approached with the Contact.
A fraction wider waist, 71 mm, gives an easier platform for intermediate skiers to skid and also challenge themselves to tougher groomed runs, European blacks and US Double-blacks.
Very easy [...]

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chris on August 17th, 2008

Hmmm, I love these skis!! Super-smooth and the side-cut just arcs buttery short to medium turns on any groomed run. Although not the most aggressive of skis the Groove is adept in the hands of an expert or advanced skier. An extra-wide tip chomps into firm snow for some snappy arcs [...]

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chris on August 17th, 2008

The D-Stinct range is true to the Dynastar heritage of refined fluidity. More than a mid-range ski this is the league of a Mercedes CLK, they are executive cruisers with a little sportiness, nicely balanced and very much at ease on groomed surfaces.
An expert skier can push the D-Stinct Carbon and see past [...]

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chris on August 5th, 2008

The Viva G-3 is mid-range in Blizzard’s women’s specific Viva range. The G-3 retains the IQ system of an integrated binding and ski. The Viva G-3 is a clean looking ski with a light-construction and versatile profile for the all-mountain skier.
The G-3 Viva has a sharper turn than lower models plus a [...]

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chris on August 5th, 2008

Versatile sporty all-round carver. With a bright, race-inspired graphic and lively construction the RCS is ideal for general advanced skiing, red runs, blacks, some bumps etc. Nimble, agile and lively the RCS is not a one-trick wonder aimed at a thoroughbred racer, it is a race-aesthetic with all-mountain performance.
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