Dynafit Tigard 114 — Review

The Dynafit Tigard 114 is the widest model in Dynafit's Tigard freeride-touring family at 113-114 mm underfoot (sliding waist per length). It pairs a Poplar Core with a Carbon Speed Stringer and full sidewall construction, putting damping and downhill chassis ahead of gram-shaving — Dynafit's no-compromise powder choice for tourers who want a true 114 mm float platform.

The Tigard 114's Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile with generous tip (470-480 mm) and tail (370-380 mm) rocker delivers strong float in soft snow and easy pivot in tight terrain. The 22.5 m radius at 180 cm and 23.5 m at 188 cm hold long, settled arcs in open powder and steeper big-mountain lines. Poplar core (rather than the paulownia-hybrid layups used elsewhere in Dynafit's touring range) gives the ski more damping on variable crud at a slight weight cost — 1870 g per ski at 180 cm and 1970 g at 188 cm sit firmly in the freeride-touring class, not the gram-counted sport-tour bracket.

The Tigard 114 uses Dynafit's Poplar Core (more damping and a more settled downhill feel than paulownia-hybrid cores, at a slight weight cost), a Carbon Speed Stringer for torsional and longitudinal stiffness without adding bulk, and full sidewall construction for direct edge engagement and durability. Profile: Rocker-Camber-Rocker with generous tip (470-480 mm) and tail (370-380 mm) rocker. Per-length specs: 180 cm (138/113/128, 22.5 m, 1870 g), 188 cm (140/114/130, 23.5 m, 1970 g).

The Tigard 114 is for the freeride-touring skier who wants the widest, most powder-capable platform in Dynafit's lineup — someone who climbs to ski deep snow and big lines, not the gram-counter optimising for vertical. Compared to its narrower sibling Dynafit Tigard 107 it adds 6-7 mm of waist for clearly better float, at the cost of swing weight and edge-to-edge speed on firmer snow. Against the Atomic Backland 109 the Tigard 114 brings more waist and a damper Poplar core, while the Backland leans lighter and quicker. The freestyle-oriented Atomic Bent Chetler 120 is wider still and more playful but adds weight and gives up the touring efficiency the Tigard chassis was designed around.

Pros

• Widest Dynafit in the lineup — true 113-114 mm float platform for powder days.
• Poplar core delivers more damping than paulownia-hybrid touring layups.
• Generous tip and tail rocker make the ski easy to pivot in tight terrain.
• Full sidewall under the foot supports strong edge engagement on firm snow.

Cons

• 1870-1970 g per ski is heavy for a Dynafit — not a gram-counted tour ski.
• 113-114 mm waist is overkill if your touring is mostly on firm or variable snow.
• Only two lengths (180, 188) limits fit options for shorter or lighter skiers.
• Long 22.5-23.5 m radius rewards open-terrain skiing over tight tree riding.

Verdict: The no-compromise powder choice in Dynafit's Tigard family — choose it over the Dynafit Tigard 107 if your touring days are mostly about float and big-line stability rather than efficient mileage.