Dynastar M free 94 — Review

The Dynastar M free 94 is new for the 26-27 season, slotted between the Dynastar M free 90 and the Dynastar M free 100 to fill the gap with a 94 mm all-mountain freeride waist. It runs Dynastar Hybrid Core 2.0 — a triple-layer poplar core bonded with PU and reduced plastics for environmental impact — paired with Titanal reinforcement for damping and full sidewall construction. The defining trait is Adaptiv Sidecut: geometry varies across length so each size is tuned rather than scaled, delivering fluid turn transitions across the size range.

The Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile with progressive tip and tail rise gives the M free 94 forgiving turn initiation and easy release, while underfoot camber and Titanal keep edge hold honest on firmer snow. Per-length radius is a strong story: the 155 cm runs a tight 10 m for slow-speed playful skiing, the 171 cm a balanced 13 m, and the 188 cm opens to 17 m for stability at speed in open terrain. Weights climb from 1300 g (155 cm) to 1700 g (188 cm), keeping the ski quick on transitions without losing the damp character that the Titanal layer provides.

The M free 94 uses Hybrid Core 2.0 — three layers of poplar bonded with polyurethane, designed to reduce plastic content for lower environmental impact while keeping wood-driven damping. Titanal reinforcement delivers vibration absorption and grip on hard snow, and full sidewall construction provides direct power transmission to the edge. Adaptiv Sidecut means the geometry varies across lengths — the 155 cm runs 125/92/115 with 10 m radius, the 163 cm 125/92/115 at 11 m, the 171 cm 125/93/115 at 13 m, the 179 cm 125/93/115 at 15 m, and the 188 cm 125/94/115 at 17 m. Weights: 1300/1400/1500/1600/1700 g.

The M free 94 suits the all-mountain skier who wants one playful chassis for resort plus occasional sidecountry — broad enough for soft snow, narrow enough to stay quick edge to edge. Within Dynastar the Dynastar M free 90 is the narrower piste-leaning sibling and the Dynastar M free 100 the wider freeride-leaning option; the Dynastar M pro 94 ti is the directional, more aggressive same-waist sibling for skiers who want forward-stance carving over playful pivot.

Pros

• Hybrid Core 2.0 with reduced plastics balances damping and sustainability.
• Titanal layer delivers honest grip without the harshness of full metal sandwich.
• Adaptiv Sidecut tunes radius from 10 m (155) to 17 m (188) per length.
• Five lengths (155-188) cover a wide rider range from junior to tall adult.

Cons

• 94 mm waist is mid-segment — neither a pure carver nor a powder specialist.
• 1300-1700 g chassis is heavier than dedicated touring 94s like the M pro 94 ti tour.
• Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile reduces grip on bullet-hard refrozen snow versus full-camber piste skis.
• New for 26-27 — limited independent verification of the Hybrid Core 2.0 update.

Verdict: A playful 94 mm all-mountain freeride that fills the M free 90 / M free 100 gap with Hybrid Core 2.0 and Adaptiv Sidecut — choose it when you want one ski for resort plus occasional powder days.