Alpine skis
Product 2027
Woman, Man
Placed in the Ski Evolution test category, the Dynastar Speed 550 Watts was tested in the 174 cm length.
This is an enjoyable ski, but one with a somewhat old-school shape. And ultimately, it works quite well. Why old-school?Because it lacks any tip assistance, contrasting with most of the oversized, front-rockered skis on the market today.
The Dynastar Speed 550 Watts features a fairly straight sidecut and a narrow tip. As noted, it is not a highly modern,oversteering ski like those currently found on the market where the tip initiates the turn instantly and pulls you into the arc. No, that is not the case here. Instead, the Dynastar Speed 550 Watts tends to lengthen turn shapes; it will never rush anyone with oversteering, even though it pivots very easily when ridden flat, skidded, or drifted.
The Dynastar Speed 550 Watts is very comfortable in drifted turns and thoroughly pleasant overall. Under the feet of an intermediate skier or someone lacking a deep technical background to handle pure edge control, this ski is highly recommended.
It is very easy, completely non-demanding, and lets itself be easily handled. On the other hand, for learning carved turns,getting onto the edge, and progressing, the Dynastar Speed 550 Watts requires a bit of attention. With knee flexion and edge angles, it is not an easy ski because you need to build speed to find your balance and meter your angulation. And with very little tip presence, it is a ski where you sort of have to search for your balance. Furthermore, once it is on edge,you are locked into fairly long radii, meaning it builds speed quickly. That is not necessarily obvious when you lack technique. A good skier, by contrast, will be able to lengthen the turn, modify their turns—shortening them, lengthening them, but especially lengthening them. Slightly stiff boots are necessary to drive shin pressure forward into the tongues.
The Dynastar Speed 550 Watts is therefore a ski that handles speed and angulation quite well. On hard snow, it performs at moderate speeds without any issues, but as soon as you push its limits, the grip becomes a bit less convincing.
The Dynastar Speed 550 Watts is stable, and very interesting in straight runs because it doesn’t wander or slip sideways (“savonne”). In moguls, it is also very comfortable; its slenderness is undoubtedly a factor in this good behavior.
A well-constructed ski. The topsheet near the front of the ski doesn’t slip under your glove when carrying it, the manufacturing is neat, and it features good glide. Dynastar did not put out a cheap base. The metal tip protectors are screwed on. It’s not particularly good-looking, but unfortunately it has become practically a standard. We note a small pink die-cut logo on the tip base.
A worry-free ski for cruising on piste. Capable of handling speed, though it demands a bit of attention when carving.Easygoing and stable.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
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