The M-Pro line that Dynastar introduced two years ago is hierarchical, with the M-Pro 99 and E-Pro 99 sitting on top of a 3-model range. This means the E-Pro 99 isn’t just the widest ski in the range, it’s the also the best. Women who’ve attained advanced ability should probably be on the E-Pro 99 even if they’re likely to spend half their time on groomed terrain.

I make this suggestion despite the fact that the E-Pro 99’s baseline and build are clearly intended for off-piste terrain. It’s topsheet of Titanal peters out about half way up the forebody so the front of the ski stays loose and free to conform to uneven conditions. It’s the Ti in the mid-section and tail that calm the E-Pro 99 down on groomers, earning the admiration of Lara Hughes Allen, who filed this dispatch: “I really liked this ski. I don’t usually ski anything much over 90 underfoot, but I was really impressed with this ski on groomers and off piste. I skied it on a day where we had gotten about a foot of new snow over crud/ice and it had a lot of float through the soft snow, but also charged through the crud. Surprisingly grippy on the groomers as well.”   Meghan Ochs agreed that it “performs well in all categories despite the rockered tip.”

Megan Dingman is a former collegiate racer turned big mountain skier who serves on Dynastar’s test team.  For a strong skier like Megan, the E-Pro 99 is, “a perfect daily driver, my hands-down my go-to ski for all types of conditions and terrain. Whether ripping groomers or skiing tight trees this ski is fully gassed, quick edge-to-edge, and very predictable. I felt extremely confident when laying the ski over and getting my hip on the ground, plowing through chunder fields, or skiing light powder. The 20m radius hooks up easily and allows you to create the turn you want. Overall, this ski delivers a smooth, easy, powerful ride.”