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Constructed from the bottom up for 2025/26, the Dynastar M-Free 100 brings recent power to the beloved M-Free sequence, mixing playfulness and energy in a flexible, on a regular basis bundle. Drawing on classes discovered from its bigger siblings, the M-Free 108 and 112, this ski delivers a trip that’s full of life and energetic whereas additionally offering a moist and stable really feel when tipped on edge. The duality ends in a big candy spot that permits the pilot to determine when it’s time to view the mountain as a playground or lay top-to-bottom trenches.
Specs
Ski Lengths: 162, 170, 178, 185, 192 cm
Flip Radius: 17 m @ 178 cm
Ski Dimensions: 130 – 100 – 122 mm @ 178cm
Weight: 1,800 g / ski @ 178cm
Development
Dynastar’s revolutionary development, up to date dimensions and a broader vary of lengths (see beneath) distinguish the M-Free 100 from the older M-Free 99, which it is going to substitute in 2025/26.
The Hybrid Core 2.0 wraps poplar wooden and polyurethane (PU) in fiberglass to create a ski that’s loads secure underfoot, but enjoyable and playful while you need it to be. The wooden—which is oriented so the predominant grain runs in three instructions: longitudinally, vertically and horizontally—supplies the power and pop, whereas the PU provides a moist, stable really feel. Moreover, this eco-friendly development additionally reduces using metallic, fiberglass and bonding brokers in comparison with earlier Dynastar constructions.
First Impression
The M-Free 100 was designed for inventive all-mountain skiers who recognize a moist really feel when pushing the pace restrict in blended circumstances. After I first hopped aboard this new providing the snow was agency with occasional off-piste softness. I discovered the massive candy spot moderately simply and didn’t hesitate to start out popping off rollovers then rapidly laying it on edge, feeling the facility of the carve speed up me into my subsequent flip. Due to the beneficiant tip and tail rocker, it doesn’t really feel hooky in any respect, so casually throwing them sideways grew to become a enjoyable technique to exit turns. Whereas it excels in softer, chopped-up snow and begs to spice up aspect hits, it’s nonetheless completely happy to carve groomers in all however the iciest circumstances.
The comparatively quick flip radius enhances agility for fast pivots and slashes, particularly within the bumps or tight timber, whereas the 100mm waist supplies sufficient width for gentle snow float with out feeling sluggish. The M-Free 100 affords a dynamic, energetic trip, translating the full of life, surfy really feel the M-Free household is thought for right into a narrower, extra versatile bundle.
In comparison with the older M-Free 99, the brand new development boosts stability, edge grip, carving energy and rebound. Whereas not as exact because the Nordica Enforcer 99 or Blizzard Anomaly 102, it has a bigger candy spot and is extra playful. Conversely, when matched up in opposition to the brand new Salomon QST 100, Atomic Bent 100 and Armada ARV 100, it has extra carving energy and edge maintain than these three fashions, however doesn’t possess the identical playfulness—particularly at decrease speeds. Whereas it’s undoubtedly not a park-centric ski just like the Line Continual 101 or K2 Reckoner 102, the M-Free 100 will work simply superb for the occasional park lap.
Dynastar has crafted a ski that seems like the right youthful baby of the M-Free household. Its power lies in an all-mountain and freeride format, excelling in the kind of blended circumstances you’d discover a couple days after a storm when playful, inventive shredding is on the menu. It’s an lively and stable performer that thrives in quite a lot of circumstances from gentle, chopped-up snow to exhausting pack. Whereas not really at house on icy groomers (only a few choices within the 100mm waist class are), you may nonetheless discover loads of edge grip underfoot to carry a flip. Whether or not you’re a skier out west on the lookout for one of the best ways to take pleasure in a excessive strain system or an east-coaster who seeks out each little bit of recent snow yow will discover, the M-Free 100 can be an excellent trip for 2025/26.
