Last tested
2023
Status:ongoing
2024

M-Free 108

Stiff and stable, for full-on big-mountain lines — better with a more robust binding focused more on the descent than the ascent
In brief
Suitable for
resort freeride, big mountain, high speed and high performance
Not suitable for
entry level and intermediate skiers, low speeds, big climbs
Also suitable for
alpine lines, heavy, powerful skiers, demanding pros
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  • Technical specifications

Buyer’s Guide reviews

Positioning
Handling
New school ski-tourer
Suggested curve arc
Long radius
Used by
Richard Permin, Sean Cochran, Sander Hadley
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On-snow performance
Hard / packed
Powder
Wind-blown / crust
Damp / wet
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The charts show our impressions from testing
Product info
Category average
Trip purpose
Height difference / Engagement
Performance / Line
Skiing / Slope
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Recommended use
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Recommended level
Technical Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
High level
Weight
lightmedianheavy
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In words

Intro
Dynastar's M line comprises three series of skis: M-Tour, M-Free, and M-Pro (for big mountain skiing). The main differences between the M-Free and the M-Pro lie in the titanal frame and the shape of the rocker, which provide a different feel for different skiing goals. They share the same hybrid core made of poplar wood and polyurethane, an innovation from the French brand in search of the right combination of power, progression and flex. The (noticeably) rigid camber and weight, along with the rocker and tapered tip and tail, lend themselves to pure freeride without compromising on weight and performance.
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On the snow
You get an immediate feeling of solidity and contact with the terrain. The rigid construction conveys is downhill nature. Not the right ski for pin bindings. Calls for more robust bindings that can better transfer the power that these skis require. At over two kilos, you'll need a good reason to lug them uphill, like for an alpine line to be taken on in full big-mountain style. After all, that's the style it's best suited for even when skiing in resort. Fast on any terrain, it holds its own on crust or on choppy terrain. It easily handles and buffers rough snow, cliff landings, or big-air jumps. The rocker at the tip and tail isn't designed for jibbing, but rather to soften its aggressive nature at slower speeds or in situations that call for greater agility and handling. It's not a ski for the faint of heart and is intended for skiers with a lot of talent.
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Lab
Almost flat, only roughened, waxed. Decent edges 1.6 x 1.8 mm at 89.3°, base edge 1.3°. Decent finish, pretty much ready as-is, tuning needed to enjoy fully.
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Technical specifications

Construction
sidewall
Materials
poplar, PU, glass fiber
Base
sintered HDPE
Available sizes
172, 182, 192
Released in
2022
Made in
Spain
Price
720 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the length 182 to get all the details
182 cm
Length
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138 cm
Tip width
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128 cm
Tail width
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108 cm
Waist width
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N/A
Edge contact
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N/A
Camber
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N/A
Tip rocker
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N/A
Tail rocker
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2.200 g
Individual weight
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N/A
Left weight
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N/A
Right weight
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18 m
Sidecut radius
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N/A
Load-bearing surface
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N/A
Tip torsion
XXXXX
N/A
Center torsion
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N/A
Tail torsion
XXXXX
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Top stories
Thoughts
Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts
At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location
Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp 

Location
Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location
Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location
Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race
Intro
Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction
Boots under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro
Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free
Intro
Free: boots

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