Dynastar Speed Zone 12 Ti review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Dynastar Speed Zone 12 Ti has great qualities and is very reliable.
Overall performance is good. You can go fast on this ski, very fast in fact. The testers thought that the level of performance was excellent and that the ski inspired confidence. The Speed Zone 12 Ti “goes into the turn easily,” but it is not as snappy as other skis. Edge grip is solid, and the ski holds the line really well. The testers were particularly impressed by the ski’s ability to “finish the turn.”
The ski has a very progressive tip and flex that enable it to absorb uneven terrain, which the testers also really liked. It is a smooth ski that lets you ski fast without being thrown around.
It is very comfortable and intuitive in long turns, but the skier needs to be active to shorten the turn radius. Although the end of the turn is excellent, the testers were disappointed by the lack of rebound, which makes the ski feel less lively.
The Dynastar Speed Zone 12 Ti is easy, smooth, and a good performer. It will appeal to a wide range of skiers from advanced to expert.
Review: Pros
- Overall performance
- Accessible
- Loves speed and long turns, stable
- Absorbs uneven terrain
- Finishes the turn well
Review: Cons
- Tends to stay in one turn radius
- Not very playful, little rebound at the end of the turn
- Requires speed
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.8 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.8 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.3 |
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Manufacturer's remarks
The flagship model of the series, the SPEED ZONE 12 Ti gives you all the smoothness and control of the Powerdrive technology developed specially by our race department. It offers a high-intensity ride, whether in long turns or short turns, allows you to take huge edge angles, and has an amazing “feel” on the snow. But you won’t feel like you are stuck on a rail. Its new Active Air Core (which is 17% lighter) provides agility and liveliness in all situations.
Features of the Speed Zone 12 Ti
Brand : | Dynastar |
Model : | Speed Zone 12 Ti |
Year : | 2020 |
Family : | Carvers |
Size tested : | 182 cm |
Tip size : | 121 mm |
Waist size : | 72 mm |
Tail size : | 106 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | 15 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019