Dynastar Speed Elite review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Winner of the "Best Ski" award last year, the Dynastar Speed Elite has been dethroned this year by a more versatile and reliable ski.
However, it is still a top-level ski and provides excellent performance thanks to its slalom DNA. Turn initiation, edge grip, and turn quality are all beyond reproach. The Speed Elite lives up to its name. It is a sporty, lively, and “responsive” ski.
Although it is more geared towards short turns, it can increase the turn radius and is comfortable in long turns at high speed.
However, it requires that the skier be active and have strong technical ability. The stiff and catchy tail makes it struggle to make consistent skidded turns.
The Dynastar Speed Elite is a “very good ski that requires good technique.” It is designed for athletic female skiers who have mastered carved turns and want an agile high-performance ski.
Review: Pros
- Overall performance
- Very responsive
- Excels in short turns
- Excellent edge grip and holds the line
- Solid throughout the turn
Review: Cons
- Catchy tail that hinders the end of the turn and skidded turns
- Requires a certain level of technical ability
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
A pure alpine bomb. Developed by our race department, the new DYNASTAR SPEED ELITE will surprise quite a few expert female skiers!
Enjoy the feeling of a slalom ski without all that physical effort. It features World Cup rectangular sandwich construction with vertical sidewalls and Titanal plates to ensure power and precision. Modern sidecuts and a slight rocker in the tip provide more agility and forgiveness. Everything you will need in a slalom course or to carve up your favorite runs.
Features of the Speed Elite
Brand : | Dynastar |
Model : | Speed Elite |
Year : | 2020 |
Family : | Cruisers |
Size tested : | 163 cm |
Tip size : | 121 mm |
Waist size : | 67 mm |
Tail size : | 105 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | 13 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019