Ski: 2024-2025 Dynastar M-Cross 88, 184 cm
Available Lengths: 159, 168, 176, 184 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 183.4 cm
Stated Weight per Ski: 1900 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1906 & 1907 grams
Stated Dimensions: 135-88-117 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 134.5-87.5-116.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (184 cm): 15 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 48.5 mm / 15.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 10.5 mm
Core Materials: poplar/PU + partial titanal layer + fiberglass laminate
Base: sintered HD
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -12.7 cm from center; 79 cm from tail
[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
What Dynastar says about the M-Cross 88
“Carve, explore and charge around the whole mountain. The Dynastar M-Cross 88 skis let advanced and expert skiers turn up their skiing. At 88mm underfoot, they offer a wider platform for charging the piste while channeling the all-mountain feel of a freeride ski for exploring new terrain. Our Hybrid Core blends wood and polyurethane for a light but stable feel, while traditional sidewall construction ensures predictable edge control through every turn. Balanced Weight and Performance Hybrid Core 2.0 blends the performance of wood with the lightweight and smooth ride of PU. A three-direction wood layup reduces glued fiberglass layers for a lower environmental footprint. Smooth Turn Transitions Adaptativ 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 maximises edge grip and precision. Smooth, Powerful Feel Central titanal layer absorbs vibration and transfers power to ski.”
For more on the backstory of the M-Cross skis, check out our video with Dynastar from the Blister Summit:
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the M-Cross 88:
Tips: 7
Shovels: 6.5-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-9.5
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-8.5
Tails: 8.5
For this class of skis, the M-Cross 88’s flex pattern is fairly average, if not a bit more accessible than average. It’s not super soft by any means, but it’s fairly easy to flex from the tips into the forebody of the ski, and while it’s notably stiffer through the back half, it still softens appreciably from the middle to the tail.
Stay Tuned…
We started spending time on the M-Cross 88 at the end of the 23/24 season and will be getting back on it this Fall. Keep an eye out for updates, and let us know of any questions you have.
Flash Review: Our Initial On-Snow Impressions
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24/25 Dynastar M-Cross 88
Where does the M-Cross 88 fall in the class of narrower “all-mountain” skis? Here are our initial on-snow impressions.
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