Our test panel has always been partial to the High Mountain, metal-less version of the original Cham 107.  For 2016, Dynastar has eliminated the metal option all together and with Cham 2.0 has re-formulated the forebody to make the rocker line less extreme, changes we heartily endorse.

The abrupt curvature of Cham 1.0 made the tip feel disengaged from the business of turning, but the more consistent baseline of Cham 2.0 brings the total ski into harmony. “The subtle changes Dynastar made are really noticeable,” wrote Greg from Footloose.  “It carves or skids with a consistent, stable feel; strong, without being a tank.”

Indeed the trick in this genre is creating a tool that feels easy and maneuverable despite being 107mm underfoot.  This is the Cham 2.0 107’s strong suit, for its lightweight construction, tapered tip and tucked-in tail allow the new 107 to ski shorter and consequently with greater agility than most Big Mountain skis.

“Smooth as a Caribbean current,” coos The Boot Doctors’ Bob. “It blends the characteristics of performance better than other big skis. It also finishes a turn much better than the earlier version,” is the good doctor’s diagnosis.