2025 Dynastar M-Cross 88

When we first got on the M-Cross 88 last year, we were very impressed. This was an all-new ski with a new mold and some very interesting construction techniques and shaping characteristics. Unchanged for 2025, the M-Cross 88 will wow another set of skiers with its versatility, sharp carving capabilities, and overall fun-loving personality. Skis with shorter turn radii are all the rage these days, but you must have another thing going for you that makes you stand out. Dynastar uses new wood joining techniques for their core construction and more of a pin tailed shape for smoothness out of the turn to make the M-Cross rather individualistic in this realm of ~88 mm all-mountain carvers.

Dynastar uses their Hybrid 2.0 core in these skis, and that tech has now filtered into most of Dynastar’s performance line of skis. By layering three wood laminates together, combined with polyurethane along the sides, the M-Cross 88 has a unique core. The joining technique here is very impressive, making two of the layers adhere to each other without using glue. This increases the sustainability of the ski and allows the two layers to function as one smooth piece. With H-Shaped metal laminates in the ski, the M-Cross puts a lot of emphasis on the sides, and that certainly comes in handy when carving clean turns at various speeds. Since the PU is light, the ski follows suit, weighing in at about 1900 grams per ski in the 176 cm length. Tester Benny Wax states that the ski “felt relaxed and smooth, perfectly hugging the snow!” He followed by nothing that in terms of terrain application, the ski excels in “Pretty much everything! Powder as it floats well, bumps as they are softer in the tip and tail. They don't eject you out and let you complete your turns. They are stable and secure on the hard pack!” Sounds like a pretty good mix of characteristics due to the construction.

The shape of the ski is equally as unique as the build, and that’s saying something for Dynastar’s engineering and design team. The main goal here was to adhere to a shorter turn radius to emphasize the carving while keeping the ski smooth and amenable to different turn shapes and styles. This is where the pin tailed design comes in handy. With a significant drop in tip to tail width, the ski hooks in easily to a carve, but the slightly narrower tail makes it so skiers can adjust on the fly depending on pressure. Tester Bob St.Pierre notes that “while the ski definitely wants to make clean and round turns, you can still break free and loose depending on what you’re looking for. The wider shovel is fun to use in softer snow and trees. The shape pairs well with the build—I love the versatility here!” There’s long camber to facilitate edge grip and energy, and it certainly shines through in normal on-piste skiing and conditions.

This all leads to and adds up to a strong consumer base. You can be a great skier and still get a lot out of the M-Cross 88. You can also be a progressing intermediate looking to perfect some clean carved turns. There's no limit here, as the ski’s build can withstand very aggressive skiing. Whether you spend all of your time on-trail or are looking to branch out and get into some adventure and mischief, these 2025 Dynastar M-Cross 88’s will take you wherever you wish to go.