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Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti Review

This ski is versatile enough, but ultimately it's not as polished as higher-scoring competitors
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Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti Review (The Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti is damp and forgiving, yet surprisingly playful. We just couldn't figure out any ways that...)
The Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti is damp and forgiving, yet surprisingly playful. We just couldn't figure out any ways that this ski truly excelled.
Credit: Nate Greenberg
Price:  $700 List
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Manufacturer:   Dynastar
By Bobby Garrett ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  Oct 31, 2024
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RANKED
#6 of 13
  • Stability at Speed - 20% 7.0
  • Carving Ability - 20% 5.0
  • Powder Performance - 20% 6.0
  • Crud Performance - 20% 7.0
  • Terrain Playfulness - 20% 8.0

Our Verdict

With its unique profile, an array of new technologies, and versatile waist width, the Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti was well poised to blow us away. While it performs well enough in most ways, our test team struggled to decide how the M-Pro 94 Ti really excelled. Perhaps this is because compromise was the main objective of the design to create a versatile, all-mountain ski. The M-Pro 94 Ti is noticeably slow to de-camber, which makes it difficult to carve, but it offers speed control in the fall line. A hybrid poplar-polyurethane core is compliant at high speed and is super playful despite its tendency to absorb terrain. Compared to our favorite skis, we don't have anything particularly bad to say about the M-Pro 94 Ti, but there's nothing that we're particularly impressed with, either.
REASONS TO BUY
Versatile
Stable
Handles quick changes in terrain well
REASONS TO AVOID
Slow to flex
Tip chatters in powder
Editors' Note: The M-Pro 94 Ti is a brand-new ski to the Dynastar lineup for 2024-2025. However, we were able to purchase the M-Pro 94 Ti ahead of its release date to test through the 2023-2024 season.

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Bottom Line An eco-friendly, but slow-flexing core limits the performance of this otherwise versatile skiThis legendary ski will help you overcome any challenge the mountain puts in front of youA versatile design makes for a well-accomplished all-mountain ski that excels in the art of the carveStrong, athletic skiers will be able to dance down the mountain on this powerful skiA solid blend of performance and value for the intermediate-to-advanced skier
Rating Categories Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti Volkl M7 Mantra Armada Declivity 92 Ti Atomic Maverick 95 Ti Salomon QST 92
Stability at Speed (20%)
7.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Carving Ability (20%)
5.0
9.0
9.5
7.0
8.0
Powder Performance (20%)
6.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
Crud Performance (20%)
7.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
Terrain Playfulness (20%)
8.0
7.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Specs Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti Volkl M7 Mantra Armada Declivity 92 Ti Atomic Maverick 95 Ti Salomon QST 92
Length Tested 178 cm 184 cm 188 cm 180 cm 184 cm
Waist Width 94 mm 96 mm 92 mm 95 mm 92 mm
Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail Width) 128-94-118 mm 139-96-121 mm 133-92-119 mm 129-94.5-113 mm 129-92-117 mm
Turn Radius 17 m 17.9 m (calculated) 18 m 19.3 m 16 m
Available Lengths 154, 162, 170, 178, 186 cm 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm 164, 172, 180, 188 cm 172, 180, 188 cm 152, 160, 168, 176, 184 cm
Camber Profile Progressive Rocker Tip/Tail Rocker EST All Mtn Rocker Tip/Tail Rocker Tip/Tail Rocker
Manufacturer Claimed Weight per Pair 7.9 lbs 9.6 lbs 8.5 lbs 7.9 lbs 8.6 lbs
Core Material Poplar, Titanal Multilayer Woodcore, Tiitanal, Carbon Fiber Poplar, Elastomer, Titanal Poplar, Titanal Poplar, Carbon/Flax, Titanal

Our Analysis and Test Results

There are a myriad of technologies that Dynastar crammed into the M-Pro 94 Ti. Hybridcore 2.0 is described as a modest but determined method to reduce the quantity of glued fiberglass within each ski – Dynastar is quick to mention and expand upon every way they are working to make their skis in an eco-friendly manner, and we applaud them in this effort. The impacts on this ski's performance, however, are unclear.

Performance Comparison


dynastar m-pro 94 ti - sometimes it's best to air it out, and the m-pro 94 ti provides the...
Sometimes it's best to air it out, and the M-Pro 94 Ti provides the confidence to do so whenever the need arises.
Credit: Nate Greenberg

Stability at Speed


One of Dynastar's new, performance-focused technologies incorporated into the M-Pro 94 Ti is a Hybrid 2.0 Poplar Tri-Directional PU Core. The combination of poplar and polyurethane (PU) aims to provide better resistance in compression, promote dynamic reaction in flexion, and increase torsion control. Even with noticeable tip rattle due to the pronounced rocker profile, this ski absorbed vibrations well and remained compliant at high speed through a variety of turn shapes.

dynastar m-pro 94 ti - despite consistent rattle from the pronounced tip rocker, this ski...
Despite consistent rattle from the pronounced tip rocker, this ski is stable underfoot at speed.
Credit: Nate Greenberg

Carving Ability


The M-Pro 94 Ti moves decently from edge to edge and, thanks to its stable construction, feels fairly solid to carve. However, this ski is slow to flex, which makes it difficult to shape each turn fully. We would continue to run into issues with the flex of the M-Pro 94 Ti throughout our testing process. There is a noticeable delay between when the edges engage and when the ski actually starts to de-camber. This translates to more time in the fall line without much opportunity to check your speed between turns. Additionally, the full sidewall – behind the binding, in particular – tended to grab, which left many testers feeling unbalanced during turn transitions.

dynastar m-pro 94 ti - medium-radius carves are a specialty of the m-pro 94 ti. it was fun...
Medium-radius carves are a specialty of the M-Pro 94 Ti. It was fun to cut deep trenches in soft snow on these skis, but not as easy to carve on hardpack.
Credit: Nate Greenberg

Powder Performance


Like many freeride-inspired skis, the M-Pro 94 Ti has a progressive rocker that is designed to help the creative and progressive skier with maneuverability. A combination of rocker in the tip and tails and camber underfoot has become fairly standard in the all-mountain category and certainly helps skis like the M-Pro 94 Ti – which is only 94 millimeters underfoot – perform better in deep snow than a fully cambered ski would traditionally. However, due to the overall slow flex of this ski and some nervous energy in the tips, it wasn't able to perform as well in powder as other similar skis we tested.

dynastar m-pro 94 ti - the high-rise tips provide some floatation for a ski that's only 94...
The high-rise tips provide some floatation for a ski that's only 94 mm underfoot.
Credit: Nate Greenberg

Crud Performance


Dynastar's Adaptativ Sidecut is intended to smooth out the difference in sidecut between the relatively narrow waist width and the wider geometry in the tip and tail, which they claim improves performance on hardpack and in powder. Even though the M-Pro 94 Ti adapts well to abrupt changes in terrain, again, the slow flex interferes with an otherwise smooth transition. This was particularly noticeable in crusty or slushy, though overall, the M-Pro 94 Ti handles less-than-desirable conditions gracefully.

dynastar m-pro 94 ti - this ski is relatively lightweight, yet manages crud surprisingly...
This ski is relatively lightweight, yet manages crud surprisingly well.
Credit: Nate Greenberg

Terrain Playfulness


The progressive rocker of the M-Pro 94 Ti – with a long profile in both its tip and tail rocker – definitely makes this a highly maneuverable ski both on the ground and in the air. However, it does tend to deal with terrain by absorbing impact rather than reflecting it in any sort of energetic way. Although we still experienced difficult exiting small radius turns in the same way we did while carving, the M-Pro 94 Ti is definitely a fun ski.

dynastar m-pro 94 ti - next time, we'll do a flip.
Next time, we'll do a flip.
Credit: Nate Greenberg

Should You Buy the Dynastar M-Pro 94 Ti?


This ski is fine, but it's nothing special, especially when you put it up against more exciting all-mountain skis. We truly appreciate the environmental consciousness Dynastar brings to the construction of the M-Pro 94 Ti. We're just worried that it does so at the expense of performance. If they can dial in the hybrid core construction to breathe some rebound into the poplar-polyurethane core, this line could very well improve in the near future. If you choose to buy the M-Pro 94 Ti, our one piece of advice is to get this ski tuned before pushing it out on the hill – our test team was particularly unimpressed with its tune right out of the wrapper.

What Other Skis Should You Consider?


The Atomic Maverick 95 Ti is a longtime fan-favorite at a similar price point. The Maverick 95 Ti is just as lively as the M-Pro 94 Ti, yet improves upon every performance metric. For decisively better carving performance, the Armada Declivity 92 Ti is a fun all-mountain ski, both on- and off-piste. The Salomon QST 92 brings similar frontside performance to the table but is a bit friendlier to intermediate skiers.

Bobby Garrett