Dynastar Legend Mythic Rider Fluid Skis 2008/09

The ultimate Legend in terms of all-mountain versatility, well if you prefer an edge towards powder skiing. The Mythic is a perfect back-country partner for touring or skiing the Alps, a ski developed in the Chamonix valley for the Chamonix valley. Large, GS-style radii, tough construction, 88 mm underfoot and pretty much everything you could require of a back-country ski likely to ski the steeps, occasional powder and a lot of roughed up crap.

A great ski for the adventurous expert or ski guide, instructor.

Citizen Ski rating: 90/100

Excellent back-country all-rounder.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Legend Mythic Rider Fluid Skis 2008/09:

A range dedicated to freedom lovers. Whether it is the pro
rider who spends all day in the powder or the skier who occasionally
ventures off-piste, everyone will find a ski adapted to their style.
This year, the Pro Rider structure has been redone and it now has
wider sidecuts and 3D technology, without losing the power and
performance that gave it its reputation! The Pro XXL is also now
available in size 187.
LEGEND TECHNOLOGI ES
1 Construction 3D: The wood core is hollowed out in the center where
the stress is less intense and reinforced on the ski exterior, improving
power transmission to the edges.
2 Tip protection: Tip protection for improved shock resistance.
3 Autodrive Fluid Legend: Powerful one-piece composite rail,
this system is equipped with a specific elastomere base to absorb shocks
and vibrations while skiing in all types of terrain.

Excellent float in powder, stability and
skiability: Wide freeride sidecuts, good
performance on trails: the perfect all-purpose ski.
Fluidity: Wide tip, excellent float on all types
of snow
Stable and reassuring on hardpack: Autodrive
SD technology, weight reduction system
with unique 3D construction

SI ZES CM 165 172 178 184 189
RADIUS M 19 21 21 23 25
WEIGHT GR 1780/2055*
SI DECUT MM 122 88 110

Dynastar Legend Pro Rider XXL Skis 2008/09

Big, powerful bruisers in the "old-skool" sense of freeride. The Pro XXL is definitely a ski aimed at the confirmed freeride expert to pro level skier. Minimal side-cut, race-bred and race-factory manufactured for high-speed control, stability in the crud and on icy, steep pistes. The XXl is your ski for hard-core back-country freeride. Rock solid construction and rock solid durability and performance.

Citizen Ski rating: 90/100

A high score for a ski that personally is not one of my personal favourites, but the Pro XXL is certainly one of the toughest and most focused performers in freeride - I guess I prefer the Huge Trouble sense of fun a little more.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Legend Pro Rider XXL Skis 2008/09:

A range dedicated to freedom lovers. Whether it is the pro
rider who spends all day in the powder or the skier who occasionally
ventures off-piste, everyone will find a ski adapted to their style.
This year, the Pro Rider structure has been redone and it now has
wider sidecuts and 3D technology, without losing the power and
performance that gave it its reputation! The Pro XXL is also now
available in size 187.
LEGEND TECHNOLOGI ES
1 Construction 3D: The wood core is hollowed out in the center where
the stress is less intense and reinforced on the ski exterior, improving
power transmission to the edges.
2 Tip protection: Tip protection for improved shock resistance.
3 Autodrive Fluid Legend: Powerful one-piece composite rail,
this system is equipped with a specific elastomere base to absorb shocks
and vibrations while skiing in all types of terrain.


Stability at high speeds: Pure freeride performance,
very large radius (41m).
Powerful and effective on all kinds of snow:
Designed by the Racing Department, mixed wood-
Rohacell core, torsion box, Titanal sandwich, full-length
vertical sidewalls
Exceptional float in powder: Ultra-wide sidecuts,
progressively raised tip, weight reduction system with
unique 3D construction to improve skiability

BEGINNER EXPERT
PISTE ALL MOUNTAIN
L E G E N D
4800
Easy skiing on all types of terrain: Wide waist
Accessibility, excellent edge grip: Wood/fiber
construction, vertical sidewalls
Excellent skiability: Raised tail.
ref DR801KY
SI ZES CM 158 165 172 178
RADIUS M
WEIGHT GR
SI DECUT MM 120 79 103
BEGINNER EXPERT
PISTE ALL MOUNTAIN
SI ZES CM 187 194
RADIUS M 37 41
WEIGHT GR 2480 2570
SI DECUT MM 132 109 122

Dynastar Exclusive Legend Powder Womens Skis 2008/09

Dynastar's Exclusive Legend Powder is a not just a pure powder ski but a versatile back-country freerider that will be a great performer in powder, spring or crudy conditions.
The 85 mm waist is great for European mixed terrain and snow where one moment you're skiing blissful powder and the next sheet ice or porridge.

The Legend Powder can handle it all with its wood/foam core sandwich - this is a light ski, only 1560 g for the 165 length, but strong enough for all but the most serious freerider. Versatile, light, attractive and capable in a true all-mountain sense, the Legend Powder is a benchmark free-ski for the advanced to expert woman.

Citizen Ski rating: 90/100

An excellent Freeride ski for the strong female skier.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Exclusive Legend Powder Womens Skis 2008/09:

She’s natural and ad venturous She loves hiking,
mountain biking, and being at one with nature. She likes to discover
every kind of terrain. Her level is advanced to expert.
She needs freedom, stability, versatility.
EX EXPL ORE TECHNOLOGI ES
1 Construction 3D: the wood core is hollowed out in the center where
the stress is less intense and reinforced on the ski exterior, improving
power transmission to the edges.

Great float and stability on all kinds of snow: Wide
sidecuts, wood/Rohacell core, Titanal sandwich
Skiability and good control: Wide waist, Autodrive
Exclusive double platform
Excellent edge grip: Autodrive Exclusive technology
SI ZES CM 158 165 172 178
RADIUS M 16 19 20 22
WEIGHT GR 1560
SI DECUT MM 121 85 104

Dynastar Legend 8000 Fluid Skis 2009

Hugely popular in the French Alps the Legend 8000's are great all-rounders for the advanced to expert skier- they do everything reasonably well and are pretty easy to use. They are a touch boring though. The Legend 8000's are one of the more versatile skis out there; but perhaps like most things that try to achieve too much over too much ground, they can end up feeling a little thin or uninspiring.

In the perfect world you would buy a really great on-piste ski for zipping around when the snow is hard and flat plus a second pair- such as Dynastars Big Troubles, for when the snow is deep.

Unfortunately the world is less than perfect and most of us can't take a quiver of skis with us for varying conditions. So the Legend 8000 is well-placed, if not one of the best skis, that can take virtually any skier to any place on the hill, including serious off-piste/back-country without complaint.

Citizen Ski rating: 90/100 for versatility and for being a fine all-rounder. A lot less out of 100 for the aesthetics.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Legend 8000 Fluid Skis 2009:

Hugely popular in the french Alps the Legend 8000's are great all-rounders for the good intermediate to expert skier- they do everything reasonably well and are pretty easy to use. They are a touch boring though and although you can ski everything with them and it is one of the more versatile skis out there it is like most things that try achieve too much over too much ground, they just come up a little thin and uninspiring.
In the perfect world you would buy a really great on-piste ski for zipping around when the snow is hard and flat plus a second pair- such Dynastars Big Troubles for when the snow is more profound than a rather deep cavern with a bard (a poet in the traditional English sense) sat reciting in its depths.
Unfortunately the world is less than perfect so the Legend 8000 will retain its place as a good all-round freeride ski but not an inspirational great.

A range dedicated to freedom lovers. Whether it is the pro
rider who spends all day in the powder or the skier who occasionally
ventures off-piste, everyone will find a ski adapted to their style.
This year, the Pro Rider structure has been redone and it now has
wider sidecuts and 3D technology, without losing the power and
performance that gave it its reputation! The Pro XXL is also now
available in size 187.

LEGEND TECHNOLOGI ES

1 Construction 3D: The wood core is hollowed out in the center where
the stress is less intense and reinforced on the ski exterior, improving
power transmission to the edges.
2 Tip protection: Tip protection for improved shock resistance.
3 Autodrive Fluid Legend: Powerful one-piece composite rail,
this system is equipped with a specific elastomere base to absorb shocks
and vibrations while skiing in all types of terrain.Fluidity, excellent float and versatility:

Excellent on-piste/off-piste compromise,
can be used for ski touring
Stability, control: Autodrive SD Technology,
vertical sidewalls
Performance: Wood construction, Titanal
sandwich
ref DA8KU03/DR801KU*
SI ZES CM 158 165 172 178 184
RADIUS M 17 18 19 21
WEIGHT GR 1775/2050*
SI DECUT MM 120 79 103
BEGINNER EXPERT

Dynastar Legend 4800 Fluid Skis 2008/09

Advanced skiers always love the, almost, perennial Legend 4800. But this year the dimensions are boosted to 79 mm underfoot so expert skiers looking for a versatile freeskiing ski will enjoy the Dynastar's qualities. An easy turn-in, lightweight, although beefier and more substantial than the outgoing model, plus Autodrive plate to give good on-piste performance for a most accessible and versatile ski.

A fuller, more mature ski with a greater level of depth than the original 4800, the Fluid 4800 is very comfortable in pretty much all-conditions and all terrain for the advanced recreational skier.

skireviews.co.uk rating: 90/100

An excellent all-mountain ski but not too sure the graphics are that hot.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Legend 4800 Fluid Skis 2008/09:

All-terrain fluidity and stability: Autodrive Fluid
Ultimate Expert Ti technology
Precision and excellent edge grip on hardpack:
Autodrive Technology, oversized sidewalls
All-terrain high performance: Extra wide tip for rapid
turn initiation

Easy skiing on all types of terrain: Wide waist
Accessibility, excellent edge grip: Wood/fiber
construction, vertical sidewalls
Excellent skiability: Raised tail.

SI ZES CM 158 165 172 178
RADIUS M
WEIGHT GR
SI DECUT MM 120 79 103

Dynastar Legend Pro Rider Skis 2008/09

Revised and revitalised for 2009, the Legend Pro Rider ski is built for the dedicated freeride expert, or even Pro rider. Firmer, smoother and more invigorating than the previous somewhat soporific model. The float is increased with the addition of an extra 3 mm underfoot, the lengths - there are 3 models available - are a touch shorter and whilst it may seem more manageable I think the overall effect is producing a large freeride ski that remains dynamic.

Certainly a ski for the most proficient of skiers, the radius is 21 m +, so if you love a GS ski then you'll enjoy the Pro Rider in the deep and tough, advanced skiers need not apply. Solid wood-core and sidewall construction keeps 'em beefy and easy to repair so durability shouldn't be an issue. A firm ride and understated image, which you may like and I can take or leave - but as a ski they are feisty beasts.

skireviews.co.uk rating: 90/100
Top-of-the-line Freeride skis.
Power, powder and an under-stated image.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Legend Pro Rider Skis 2008/09:

A range dedicated to freedom lovers. Whether it is the pro
rider who spends all day in the powder or the skier who occasionally
ventures off-piste, everyone will find a ski adapted to their style.
This year, the Pro Rider structure has been redone and it now has
wider sidecuts and 3D technology, without losing the power and
performance that gave it its reputation! The Pro XXL is also now
available in size 187.
LEGEND TECHNOLOGI ES
1 Construction 3D: The wood core is hollowed out in the center where
the stress is less intense and reinforced on the ski exterior, improving
power transmission to the edges.
2 Tip protection: Tip protection for improved shock resistance.
3 Autodrive Fluid Legend: Powerful one-piece composite rail,
this system is equipped with a specific elastomere base to absorb shocks
and vibrations while skiing in all types of terrain.

Stability at high speeds: High degree of
freeride versatility and performance
Powerful and effective on all kinds of
snow: Designed by the Racing department,
wood core, torsion box, Titanal sandwich,
full-length vertical sidewalls
Exceptional float in powder:
Ultra-wide sidewalls, weight reduction system
with unique 3D construction

SI ZES CM 166 176 184 190
RADIUS M 21 24 27 29
WEIGHT GR 2300
SI DECUT MM 128 100 118

Dynastar Exclusive Legend Fluid Skis 2008/09

A great pair of "mid-fats" for the all-mountain female skier. With a predictable, responsive and tough sandwich construction you have a solid platform and excellent edge-grip throughout your turns. The 86 mm waist is adequate for most skiers, advanced or expert, in the majority of conditions in the back-country. Good levels of agility in couloirs, fine on piste and one of the best all-round skis for strong female skiers that you could buy.

Citizen Ski rating: 90/100

Whilst perhaps not the most "rad" ski out there this is one very versatile and useable all-mountain, freeride skis on the women specific market.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Exclusive Legend Fluid Skis 2008/09:

She’s natural and ad venturous She loves hiking,
mountain biking, and being at one with nature. She likes to discover
every kind of terrain. Her level is advanced to expert.
She needs freedom, stability, versatility.

EX EXPLORE TECHNOLOGIES

1 Construction 3D: the wood core is hollowed out in the center where
the stress is less intense and reinforced on the ski exterior, improving
power transmission to the edges.

Great float and stability on all kinds of snow: Wide
sidecuts, wood/Rohacell core, Titanal sandwich
Skiability and good control: Wide waist, Autodrive
Exclusive double platform
Excellent edge grip: Autodrive Exclusive technology
SI ZES CM 158 165 172 178
RADIUS M 16 19 20 22
WEIGHT GR 1560
SIDECUT MM 121 85 104

Dynastar Legend Pro Rider Skis 2008/09

Revised and revitalised for 2009, the Legend Pro Rider ski is built for the dedicated freeride expert, or even Pro rider. Firmer, smoother and more invigorating than the previous somewhat soporific model. The float is increased with the addition of an extra 3 mm underfoot, the lengths - there are 3 models available - are a touch shorter and whilst it may seem more manageable I think the overall effect is producing a large freeride ski that remains dynamic.

Certainly a ski for the most proficient of skiers, the radius is 21 m +, so if you love a GS ski then you'll enjoy the Pro Rider in the deep and tough, advanced skiers need not apply. Solid wood-core and sidewall construction keeps 'em beefy and easy to repair so durability shouldn't be an issue. A firm ride and understated image, which you may like and I can take or leave - but as a ski they are feisty beasts.

skireviews.co.uk rating: 90/100
Top-of-the-line Freeride skis.
Power, powder and an under-stated image.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Legend Pro Rider Skis 2008/09: