Alpine skis
Product 2027
Lady
The Dynastar Elite 7 Lady was tested in the “Piste Evolution” category—a ski designed to introduce female skiers to carved turns and help them progress in their technique. It is a slender ski underfoot, measuring 119-69-104 mm, with a 13-meter turn radius, tested here in the 166 cm length.
At first glance, seeing how slender the Dynastar Elite 7 is, you wonder how it will behave on snow. It represents a deliberate technical choice by Dynastar; one might have expected a slightly wider waist to provide better balance for the skier on softer snow, as well as a bit more tip splay to assist with turn initiation. That said, despite being narrow and having minimal tip profile, this Elite 7 pivots exceptionally well when ridden flat. It is a lightweight ski that enters turns smoothly in both skidded and drifted transitions—which happens to be its favorite playground. The tail never gets in the way or catches.
When ridden flat in an upright stance, you could almost call it oversteering, though not quite—it simply pivots with great ease. The Dynastar Elite 7 tracks straight and true in direct runouts. The maneuver that proves a bit trickier is when you want to lay it over onto edge: you find yourself in fairly long radii where the Elite 7 drags a bit through the arc and tends to lengthen the turn. Consequently, the rider needs the ability to handle speed and commit to proper angulation. Carving isn’t quite its primary calling card; its true strengths lie in effortless pivoting, initiating turns via skidded transitions, and cruising easily around moguls.
It is a hassle-free, lightweight ski that works for you without any unpleasant surprises. That said, when skied fast and correctly—meaning well-centered—it is still fully capable of holding a solid edge. It packs a pleasant bit of energy underfoot. Of course, the Dynastar Elite 7 is not a race ski: an aggressive, heavy-hitting skier will find its limits, but average skiers will greatly benefit from its reliable edge grip.
It is not a twitchy or unpredictable ski that wanders all over the place; it stays nicely on line and essentially fades into the background, successfully fulfilling its mission. The question remains: wouldn’t a slightly wider waist and a bit more tip shape help it fit its category even better? After all, achieving heavy angulation isn’t always straightforward when you have a moderate technical level.
In short-radius turns, it is quite enjoyable if you initiate them with a drifted, skidded touch. Generally speaking, all flat-ski movements receive an instant, reliable response. It never tries to outrun the skier or obstruct their movements. In medium-radius turns, it performs very well too—provided you aren’t locked onto a pure edge.
Aesthetically, it features striking orange sidewalls. The steel edge extends right up beneath the tip protectors. It is a well-crafted ski overall, manufactured in Spain.
The Dynastar Elite 7 is easy to carry thanks to a dedicated grip area just ahead of the bindings. It features textured color accents along with a clever pseudo-metallic insert in front of the bindings. A wide rubber tail block allows the skis to lean securely against a wall without slipping or falling over.
A strong contender in this category. Despite its narrow waist, it is an easygoing, tamed ski that is always at the service of resort-piste skiers.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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