Review: Dynastar M-Free 112

Groomers & Resort Skiing

The M-Free 112 is a big ski for skiing groomers but considering the width, it does a pretty good job. It’s not an engaging ride but they hold an edge well meaning they are pretty solid overall, so they are more than capable as a resort ski. You could probably just about get away with skiing them daily somewhere like Alta but for most people, these are a bit big to be your daily driver. 

That said, they are a good choice for days when your priority is skiing some pow, but you still want a ski that will comfortably get you back to the lift. They certainly aren’t in that bracket of powder skis where you are just doing your best to get down the slope to upload again. They ski smoothly on hard snow, they just aren’t a ski you’d ultimately choose for that application.

Powder & Mixed Conditions

The float of the Dynastar M-Free 112 is pretty much identical to the Sender Free 110, because the ski shape is, in fact, identical. They offer more float than the M-Free 108, and that’s where these skis really outperform the smaller sibling, which is a generally more versatile ski. Compared with the Sender 110, the M-Free 112s have a bit more mass in the tip/tail but are slightly less strong underfoot. 

In mixed conditions, the tip deflects slightly less but the overall center of the ski might be a little less supportive. It’s splitting hairs though, and both skis are fantastic versatile powder ski options that handle fall-line skiing and mixed snow with aplomb. Neither is as pivot as something with more taper, but both are still fairly approachable skis.

“If you’re a freeride comp skier this is the ski for you, this thing just doesn’t stop once you point it in a direction. It had no problem pushing through the variable terrain that I put through. If you want a ski to point and shoot on while pushing the limits this fits the bill, it does have a nice amount of tip and tail rocker so landing switch and buttering was still fun too.” - Lucas Boudreau, ski tester

Park & Jibbing

The M-Free 112 has a pretty jib-able shape, with plenty of tail rocker. You have more than enough tail there to land switch, especially if you bump the mounting point of the ski forward as we did. The ski is pretty heavy though (at 2200 g, it's a bit heavier than the Rossignol Sender Free 110), and we’d probably choose the Rossignol ski or the M-Free 108 over the M-Free 112 for backcountry jumps or spinning more than 360. These feel more like a charge-y comp-style ski for going fast than a dedicated jib friendly option.

Conclusion

The M-Free 112 was a ski we loved for how predictable it felt in all conditions, a ski that can handle whatever you throw at it. These feel pretty well suited to freeride comps and skiers who like to charge but still ski lots of deep snow.