2025 Dynastar M-Free 112

As the new ski on the block, the 2025 Dynastar M-Free 112 has some nice footsteps in which to follow in its narrower siblings. The 118 has set the high bar for width in this line, but that ski was always something a bit different. Now the 112 fits in with the rest of the M-Free skis in terms of build, shape, and style just with a wider overall footprint. Like most of Dynastar’s lineup this season, the 112 gets the new Hybrid 2.0 core to boost energy and performance with less adhesives and increased sustainability. When it comes to soft snow compliance and freeride fun, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better overall option than the all-new Dynastar M-Free 112.

The Hybrid 2.0 core started last season with the M-Cross 88, and since we loved how that ski blended lighter weight with high performance, it’s no surprise that it has filtered into the rest of Dynastar’s skis. By using three layers of wood and polyurethane along the sides, Dynastar makes their skis incredibly smooth and energetic. The middle two layers of wood in this ski are milled and then joined together in the pressing process to avoid the use of adhesive. Since the bond is so strong and held together, the skis are uncommonly sturdy and strong. The polyurethane that runs along the sides of the skis does a phenomenal job at creating a quiet overall feel. It effectively mimics metal but without the demand. This ski comes in either a 183 or a 189, and neither are light. We’re looking at either 2200 or 2300 g/ski respectively. For a playful freeride ski, that’s a lot of grams, but due to the shape and profile, it simply does not feel that way.

There’s a lot of rocker here, much like the 108 and the 99. The skis have a very mustacioed shape to them, with gratuitous bend at both ends. The camber underfoot keeps you planted when encountering more technical terrain as well as the random groomer, but overall, this ski is shaped to be bouncy and playful in deep and soft snow. The 112 also has a straighter cut than the 108, with the 183’s 20-meter turn radius aligning with the 192 in the 108. As a result, the 112 has more in common with the 118 in terms of a more direct and aggressive ski. The taper differs from the outgoing 118 as well, with a rounder shape in both tips and tails. The 118 had a sharper tip and square tail that gave that ski more of a directional flair at a very wide width. This 112 falls more to the playful freeride side of the spectrum rather than a Freeride World Tour competition character.

It’s still a very advanced ski, meant to be on the feet of highly accomplished skiers. We’re not sure the weight makes it all that accessible for progressing intermediates—it's a heavier ski. It’s also quite specific to deeper and softer snow, so unless you ski in a very snowy area, it’s just not going to be that useful all the time. That said, many skiers go to Utah and other snowy zones, so it’s all about what works for you and what you’re doing with most of your ski time.