2025 Dynastar M-Free 108

For 2025, the bulk of the Dynastar catalog gets a performance upgrade. The M-Free 108 is one of those skis, and the even better news is that the lovable shape carries forward. This has always been a poppy and feisty ski, especially at this width, and that trend is going to continue into 2025. Thankfully, this ski will not lose its blend of flotation and on-trail performance due to any alterations included in the new model. Skiers who are looking to mix it up between on and off-trail, as well as foraying into the backcountry and more adventurous zones will have the most success here. We’ve found the M-Free 108 to be somewhat limiting in the past, mainly due to the available sizes. The new model now goes down to a 162, hooking in and resonating with smaller skiers who want this type of energetic and wide option for fresh and soft snow.

Hybrid 2.0 is the big story with construction. This was effective in what we saw in M-Cross 88 from last year and so far it’s working great in this year’s ski as well. By using three layers of wood, Dynastar fine tunes the flex and feel of the ski with tremendous precision. The middle layers are milled, joined, and bonded by friction rather than adhesive. This not only increases the sustainability of the product by using less glue, but it also adds to the power of the ski, making two wood layers function as one. This gives the ski a very solid and smooth feel from tip to tail. It’s a noticeable difference from the older ski, and we think it makes a lot of sense. We also still get the polyurethane layering on the sides of the ski, further reducing noise and making the ski suppler. Tester Chris Moykens fit right in with this ski, noting that “This ski was the dark horse of the day! I did not see it coming, and it blew me away when it got to me! I loved it. It felt great in the powder.” Most of that love can be directly attributed to the new construction of this ski. It’s 2200 grams in the 185 without metal, so do what you want with that.

The shape stays the same, and that’s good news. Although, there are more and different sizes, so the exact shape will differ only slightly. We’re still looking at measurements of 138/108/128, producing an 18-meter turn radius in the 185 cm length. This is pretty turny, and most of it is due to the longer taper shape and extensive rocker profile. It’s very rewarding to lay over a carved turn on these skis and achieve a high edge angle. They love to carve, and that’s not something we can say about a lot of ~108’s out there today. The older 108 broke lengths every 10cm, and that’s kind of a lot. Now it’s every 7cm, tightening the gap and offering more sizes for a variety of skiers. This is a good thing for sure. Tester Matt McAlary states that this 108 is still best in “Soft snow. The rocker profile on this ski is damn near perfect. It planes well and doesnt seem to “push or plow” snow.” The ski’s ability to maneuver in tighter spaces and in deeper snow goes a long way in creating this fun-loving feeling.

This 2025 Dynastar M-Free 108 is a great example of how a ski can change its bones but leave the skin and shell intact. The new core makes a lot of sense and we’ve found that it allows for a more energetic and poppy feel both in and out of softer snow. Due to the weight, this ski is best on the feet of advanced and experts. You can be quite aggressive on it if you wish—the weight will help hold you up. You can also go a bit shorter and utilize the playfulness of the smaller arc in middle-range speeds. Either way, this is a great option in the 108ish range for a lot of different soft snow seekers.