Jim's Review: The 70/30 category is the most useful for a wide range of skiers. This category of skier will spend a lot of time on the groomers and needs edge grip and stability as well as quickness. In the 30% of the time spent off the trails, the skier will hit a few bumps, some skied out bowls and some powder or crud of moderate depth (6"-12"). The Blackeye hits this target squarely for the skier who prefers a light, quick ski o...

Nomad series intro: The new Nomad series has taken the best qualities of the "Metron" series (edge grip and carving capability) and combined with the best qualities of the "Daddy" series (lightness and off trail capability). The result is a series of skis which broadens the terrain capabilities of both of the prior series. One of the key qualities of this series is that all the skis have moderate sidecuts which make them user...

Jim Says: Wow!!! Sometimes, I think I want to leave my comments at that. But I won't because the Snoop needs a little explanation. This ski is among the widest in our 50/50 group and was tested in the longest size, yet for equal sizes, it is the most nimble of the bunch. The Snoop has a very light, feel and turns and maneuvers in broken snow like a narrower ski, yet it has the float that you would expect from its wide 88mm waist. When on ed...

Jim's review The lightweight Highnoon is very agile for a 76 mm waisted ski. I fround it to be quick turning on groomers and super easy in bumps. The feel of the "Noon is above all......NIMBLE. It has enough grip for all but the hardest ice and is stable at all but the highest speeds. This ski is a great step up from the classic intermediate ski. This one is a true performance ski that is manageable for an intermediate. Most skiers...

If you are looking to escape the rental lines at the resort heres your ski!!!! The Atomic SX 1 is a perfect example of an entry level ski that will allow anyone from the most beginner to an early intermediate skier. With the build quality that Atomic is known for you cant go wrong with the SX 1.

If you're looking for a great ski for your child so that you don't have to wait in pesky rental lines, then this is your ticket out. **Note, this ski does NOT come with bindings** Recommended Binding: Look Team 4

Jim's Review: This is the newest entry in Dynastar's Legend series of skis. This new model has a little more sidecut than the older 8800 (due to a wider tip) This ski is also stiffer but due to a milled wood core, it is no heavier. I feel that the 50/50 skis are the "tweeners" between the wider powder skis and the more groomer oriented 90/10 and 70/30 skis. The Mythic has been my primary ski in this catgory since last sprin...

Dynastar says: The performance versatile ski.-Handy, stable and powerful in all snow conditions, it offers a high versatility. It is responsive in all snow conditions thanks to the Autodrive Fluid Expert. Its composite rail offers an active link between the 3 phases of the turn, for a fluider turn, a precision and a power out of the common. Sierra says: The Dynastar Contact 8 is made for that weekend warrior looking for a peppy ski to scoot...

Dynastar says: A day of fun...You've seen her, you recognize her: always smiling and at ease, she loves life, fashion, going out, she's active and generous, and when she goes skiing it's for pleasure and to share unique sensations. She wants her skis to be stable, easy, comfortable, skiable and superb!! The Exclusive Sensation model incorporates the Exclusive Balance System technology and the new women's Fluid system, resulti...

**This is a flat ski, the bindings are NOT included** Thats right folks a Legend Pro with the Limited Snowbird Graphic. Same dimensions, same core, same ski EXCEPT a different graphic. Jim Says: The LP is really two different skis within one model. The 176 size is quite a bit softer in flex than the 186. While the 176 is still firm, it is manageable for any good skier looking for a wide all mountain ride. The 186 is a different deal altogether ...

The Dynastar Troubled Youth is a twin tip ski designed to fit the needs of a progressing junior skier. With the Twin Tip design this ski has the capability to ski through the park or to go ski the powder with the big kids. If your kid is to advanced for kids skis but not big enough yet to ski adult ski the Dynastar Troubled Youth is the perfect "tweener" ski for them.

If your little guy or girl is just starting to ski the Dynastar My First ski is the one for them. At only 80cm long it provides them with a fun platform that they can learn on. As well as being fun it also has some built in features that will comfort you, for example the base is structured so that you junior cant ski backwards.

Binding Suggestion: Dynastar NX Exclusive Katherine says: A legend in the making, the Dynastar Exclusive Legend is back again for another season with one of the best cosmetic treatments EVER I might add. Still with the same great shape and construction, the Legend offers a reliable companion for the advanced to expert female skier who enjoys all parts of the mountain. The Exclusive Legend, with a waist width of 75mm, has the ability meander...

Katherine says: The new Black Magic from Roxy will cast you under its dark spell with its seducing graphics and mesmerizing abilities on and off-trail. The high priestess of the Air series, the Black Magic reigns with precision and benevolence throughout the back bowls and mountains. This ski will glide through and over any terrain chosen by its beholder with confidence, even at top speeds. Among the widest of our women?s specific skis, the B...

Jim Says: The Dynastar Exclusive 8 returns unchanged for 2007. This classic intermediate ski is now wider all the way from the tip to the tail. It retains a moderate shape but offers a wider base for better balance. The Exclusive 8 offers significant women's technologies including light weight, forward mounting, raised heel platform and a sidewall section for better edge grip. This ski was not tested this year, but in the past it has gotten...

Jim Says: The Dynastar Exclusive 8 returns unchanged for 2007. This classic intermediate ski is now wider all the way from the tip to the tail. It retains a moderate shape but offers a wider base for better balance. The Exclusive 8 offers significant women's technologies including light weight, forward mounting, raised heel platform and a sidewall section for better edge grip. This ski was not tested this year, but in the past it has gotten...

Jim Says: The LP is really two different skis within one model. The 176 size is quite a bit softer in flex than the 186. While the 176 is still firm, it is manageable for any good skier looking for a wide all mountain ride. The 186 is a different deal altogether and is a lot stiffer. This is the size that built the reputation of the LP into "Legendary" status among agressive skiers everywhere. The LP in both lengths provides a solid rid...

Dennis says: The Dynastar Legend 8000 returns this year with a new graphic and an integrated binding system. The ski is so versatile. The 79 mm width underfoot helps give the Legend 8000 just enough lift in fresh powder conditions. Its wood and metal construction gives the Legend 8000 stability when plowing through a crud field. The shape allows the skis to track well on frozen corduroy at near race speeds. At 170 pounds, I enjoy riding the...

Dennis says: The Troublemaker returns sporting a retro graphic for 2008. The Troublemakes is versatile. Anything one can do on the frontside can be done. It arcs carved turns on the groomer like a carver. Park and pipe is not a problem. I found the Troublemaker to be the best bump ski of all the twintips on the market. At 170 pounds I enjoyed the 175. Lighter skiers would opt for the 165. I might consider a 165 if I was going to use it s...

Katherine says: -Designed by a woman for women- This is an amazing ski designed by none other than the awesome and inspiring Jeanie Thoren. I had the pleasure of making her acquaintance when she came to our store to do a presentation about women and skiing. Like her presentation, the Dynastar Exclusive Carve offers 30 years of development and research by a woman who has been a pioneer in the field of women's specific skis and boots. The ...

For 2008, Dynastar has positioned the Exclusive Active as the game improvement tool for the intermediate skier. The Exclusive Active uses the Autodrive-W technology that helps concentrate pressure where it needs to be: over the tips for turn initiation and under the foot for maximum edgehold. There is plenty of shape to allow for quick slalom turns. The waist is the standard 70 mm width which adds for a nice platform to stand on. Most women ...

The Legend Pro has quietly become sort of uhhh…..legendary among good big mountain skiers everywhere. Sorry……..I know this sounds like a cliché or at least a pun but it’s really true. This is a ski that built its franchise by word of mouth and eventually mountain legend. There were several versions of the ski with most being stiff, aggressive, and powerful, hence the growing Legend. Still, there were a few models in there (notably the recent vers...

One of the best skis all mountain carvers that I had the privilege of testing this past season, the Dynastar Contact 10 is amazingly versatile. Falling comfortably into the 90/10 category, the Contact 10 has a wider shovel that helps to initiate a multitude of different turn shapes. Comfortable making larger turns all the way down to slalom shaped cuts, this ski had a great sweet spot and never felt overpowered. So, whether you're an adva...

New in 07-08, the Mythic Rider returns unchanged except for graphics. See my reviews and updates from last year for additional on snow reviews of this model. I classify the Mythic as a 50/50 ski: meaning 50% on trail and 50% off trail. This ski category is the most popular among our customers that categorize themselves and "go anywhere, ski anything" skiers. Keep in mind of course, that many very good skiers have little appetite for of...