2027 Dynastar M-Cross 88

The big story for Dynastar for 2027 is a total graphic update. With the M-Cross 88, we’re getting the same great ski but with a much more exciting look. 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 intriguing 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. The bold coloring of the M-Cross 88 finally aligns with the combination of smoothness and energy that these skis generate.

With a returning and sophisticated construction, the M-Cross 88 remains an all-mountain favorite. Thanks to the evolution of the use of polyurethane in their constructions, Dynastar uses their Hybrid 2.0 core in these skis, and that tech has now filtered into most of their 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 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 at about 1900 grams per ski in the 176 cm length. Tester Kevin Hackett notes that “The large shovel in front, 136, takes a bit to get used too. You have to have that forward pressure otherwise you get thrown into the back seat. It took me a few runs to figure that out. This is clearly an all mountain ski with a great turn radius. This is a go anywhere ski and because of the shovel up front will go great in the powder and off trail.”

With a shorter turn radius and a very directional style, this M-Cross 88 looks different from a footprint perspective than many other skis in this range. 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 is 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 easily to a carve, but the slightly narrower tail makes it so skiers can adjust on the fly depending on pressure. David Wolfgang says “I have found Dynastars always to be extremely easy to initiate a turn and this ski is no exception. The wide tip and rocker just beg you to roll it on edge and whoosh; turn initiation. A number of my ski buddies now own this ski and all of them rave about how versatile it is. I can only agree. Actually I think I am a little jealous!”

As long as you are okay with an innovative shape, this ski has a lot to offer. 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 2027 Dynastar M-Cross 88’s will take you wherever you wish to go. Now with a visual boost from a graphic perspective, we are hoping to see more and more of these skis on the hill.