Dynastar Mythic 97 CA review 2019
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Dynastar Mythic 97 CA is fun and easy to control. It's an easy ski that is relatively soft despite what the letters CA in its name (for Carbon) would have us think.
The pro testers appreciated how fun and accessible the ski was in most snow conditions: "a solid ski that is easy to control," "an easy ski," "enjoyable on all types of snow...”
The Mythic 97 CA is playful, agile, and comfortable in short turns in particular. With a 15-meter radius, it is almost like a go-kart compared to the other skis in this category, which have a radius of about 20 meters or more.
The soft flex and the large rocker mean that it can feel short and you may need a longer size than usual. On the 177 cm ski, most of the testers had the impression they were testing a ski that was too short. The ski is less comfortable at high speed and in chopped-up snow, where the tip tends to flap.
The weight given by the manufacturer is 1.450 kg for the 177 cm length, which is fine.
In short, the Mythic 97 CA is an excellent choice for intermediate to advanced skiers looking for a ski that strikes a good balance between weight and downhill performance, and that is agile and comfortable at moderate speeds.
Review: Pros
- Accessible
- Easy to maneuver
- Happy in short turns
- Relatively undemanding physically
- Fun
Review: Cons
- Soft tip that flaps in chopped-up snow and at high speed
- Mediocre performance
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.5 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Any ground comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The award winner. Since its launch, the Dynastar Mythic 97 CA has won multiple awards from the ski industry press and has been fine-tuned over the last three seasons. The Dynastar MYTHIC 97 CA captures the essence of freeride touring now more than ever. Its secret: balance that we never thought was possible to achieve. It features a light Paulownia core and a full sidewall sandwich construction, boosted with carbon fiber for unrivaled responsiveness and incredible ski-snow contact on the descent. The subtle rocker and sophisticated 5-point freeride sidecut provide incredible ease in all snow conditions, without losing an ounce of its grip on the hard pack. For such a light and wide ski (1450 g per ski for 177 cm), it adapts amazingly well to different terrain.
Features of the Mythic 97 CA
| Brand : | Dynastar |
| Model : | Mythic 97 CA |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Family : | Freeride touring |
| Size tested : | 177 cm |
| Tip size : | 133 mm |
| Waist size : | 97 mm |
| Tail size : | 113 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | 15 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2018