Alpine skis
Product 2026
Femme, Homme, Enfant
A beautiful ski with a standout design. The very slim, old-school-style tip sets it apart from the oversized shovels commonly seen on skis in this category. The screwed-in tip protector feels like a misstep in taste. That said, the base features a nice die-cut design. Another thoughtful detail: the front section of the ski, just ahead of the binding, has ribbed texturing that makes it easier to carry with gloves — a smart touch.
Right away, you notice the tight, straight sidecut lines and the relatively small tip. We were curious to see how this 67 mm underfoot ski would perform on snow. We tested it in a 166 cm length. Marketed as a ski inspired by World Cup models — even referencing gear used by Clément Noël — the Dynastar Speed 650 Konect doesn’t quite live up to that marketing promise.
In reality, it’s not a very energetic ski. It flexes easily, struggles under pressure, and lacks strong edge grip on ice. We experienced multiple edge breakaways. As a result, it’s best to ski it at moderate speed, without applying too much pressure on the edges. This ski is more suited to intermediate skiers refining their balance and skiing on gentler slopes. In that setting, the Speed 650 Konect feels smooth and manageable. It rolls easily onto edge and follows its short 12-meter turn radius fluidly.
Turn shape variations are easy to achieve, without requiring much technical skill or physical effort. It’s a very forgiving ski. One of its real strengths is its pivot: it initiates turns almost instantly. This effect is pleasant — though perhaps a bit too reactive and automatic for advanced skiers seeking more control and feedback.
The glide is excellent. It tends to skid slightly when running flat. It would benefit from being skied in a longer length.
On snow, it’s quiet, well damped, soft, and obedient — always at the skier’s service. However, it offers few performance options and feels somewhat lifeless. We would have liked a more assertive tip and more energy underfoot.
There’s a clear disconnect between the promise implied by the name “Speed” and the visual identity, and the actual personality of the Dynastar Speed 650 Konect, which is more of a mellow, low-key ski. Its character is subdued and unassertive.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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