Ski: 2024-2025 Dynastar M-Pro 98 W, 178 cm
Available Lengths: 154, 162, 170, 178 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 177.2 cm
Stated Weight per Ski: 1900 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1817 & 1818 grams
Stated Dimensions: 134-100-124 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 133.5-99.5-123.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (178 cm): 17 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 67 mm / 23 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 8 mm
Core Materials: poplar/PU + partial titanal layer + fiberglass laminate
Base: sintered HD Base
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -8.5 cm from center; 80.1 cm from tail
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What Dynastar says about the M-Pro 98 W
“All in. All the time.
The women's Dynastar M-Pro 98 skis are your ticket to explore the whole mountain. Fresh tracks in the morning, powder stash hunting in the afternoon and high-speed arcs on the piste come naturally for this playful freeride ski. Its blend of full sidewall construction and our progressive rocker profile are matched to a healthy 98mm waist and a titanal-reinforced core for all-conditions versatility. Our eco-designed Hybrid Core 2.0 reduces reliance on glue and composite materials for a reduced environmental impact. It delivers a lively blend of power, float and agility for making tracks wherever the snow leads you.
Focus on Sustainability and Performance
Our Three-direction wood core combined with unidirectional fiberglass construction reduces the use of composite fiber in favor of natural wood fiber for a reduced environmental impact while improving ski performance
Lightweight Agility with a Smooth Ride
Hybrid Core 2.0 blends the performance of wood with the lightweight and smooth ride of PU using a three-direction wood layup to reduce glued fiberglass layers for a lower environmental footprint.
Playful and Responsive
Progressive Rocker features a long rise in the tip and tail for a playful and responsive feel in a range of conditions
Smooth Turn Transitions
Adaptiv Sidecut creates a smooth transition between tip waist and tail geometry for fluid turn initiation and finish
Precise, Powerful Edge Control
Full Sidewall construction from tip to tail maximizes edge grip and precision
Balanced Power and Weight
An engineered titanal layer reduces weight while maintaining power and smooth control through the length of the ski
Race-Ready Base
Our Sintered HD Base maximizes glide in all snow conditions”
(For more info on the new “Hybrid Core 2.0” construction, the new M-Pro W and M-Pro collections, and Dynastar’s other new models, check out our writeup on Dynastar’s 2024-2025 ski collection.)
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the M-Pro 98 W:
Tips: 6.5
Shovels: 6.5-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 9-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-9
Tails: 8-7
Weight
Our 178 cm M-Pro 98 W came in at about 1820 grams per ski.
For reference, here are some of our measured weights (per ski in grams) for some notable skis. As always, keep in mind the length and width differences to try to keep things more apples-to-apples.
1393 & 1419 Ferreol Explo 86, 174 cm
1496 & 1509 Head Kore 85 W, 170 cm
1563 & 1577 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W, 162 cm
1572 & 1575 Head Kore 91 W, 170 cm
1578 & 1583 Head Kore 103 W, 170 cm
1627 & 1653 Head Kore 97 W, 170 cm
1638 & 1639 Atomic Maven 93 C, 172 cm
1690 & 1700 Blizzard Black Pearl 84, 170 cm
1697 & 1742 Salomon Stance 88 W, 174 cm
1711 & 1712 Majesty Havoc 90 Ti, 178 cm
1744 & 1921 Atomic Maven 103 CTi, 178 cm
1745 & 1734 Salomon Stance 94 W, 168 cm
1760 & 1771 Shaggy’s Belle 90, 174 cm
1762 & 1779 K2 Mindbender 89Ti W, 170 cm
1762 & 1781 Dynastar M-Pro 92 W, 178cm
1762 & 1830 DPS Kaizen 105, 179 cm
1764 & 1794 Fischer Ranger 90, 170 cm
1773 & 1785 Blizzard Black Pearl 88, 170 cm
1787 & 1798 Faction Dancer 2, 172 cm
1788 & 1793 Zag Harfang 96 Lady, 170 cm
1792 & 1792 Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free, 172 cm (20/21–23/24)
1797 & 1839 Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti, 171 cm (20/21–23/24)
1812 & 1817 Salomon Stance 94 W, 174 cm
1815 & 1825 Majesty Havoc 100 Ti, 176 cm
1817 & 1818 Dynastar M-Pro 98 W, 178 cm
1822 & 1843 Armada Reliance 92 Ti, 172 cm
1882 & 1938 Salomon Stance 102, 176 cm
1883 & 1925 Volkl Secret 96, 170 cm
1884 & 1894 Folsom Cash 106, 176 cm
1885 & 1907 Salomon QST Lumen 98, 176 cm
1928 & 1945 K2 Mindbender 99Ti W, 172 cm
1933 & 1953 Blizzard Black Pearl 94, 176 cm
1933 & 1975 Volkl Secret 96, 170 cm (21/22–23/24)
1957 & 1974 4FRNT MSP CC, 171cm
1958 & 1960 Faction Dancer 3, 172 cm
1969 & 1988 4FRNT MSP CC, 171 cm (20/21–22/23)
1994 & 2001 Peak 98 by Bode, 178 cm
2010 & 2063 Volkl Secret 102, 170 cm
2045 & 2070 Nordica Santa Ana 92, 179 cm
2125 & 2139 Nordica Santa Ana 102, 179 cm
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Flash Review: 24/25 Dynastar M-Pro 98 W
Dynastar is overhauling their women-specific E-Pro 99 W for 24/25, and we spent time on the new version, the M-Pro 98 W. Here are our initial impressions.
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