Dynafit Free 97 Ski - Women
Like its unisex sibling, the Dynafit Free 97 W is designed to be light enough to schlep anywhere, but sturdy enough to ski anything confidently. Dynafit accomplished this with a poplar wood core, which supplies suspension while remaining poppy and light. It's also apparent that Dynafit took their time perfecting the sidecut, as the Free 97 W is equally at home in steep spots as it is on fast runouts. Finally, the tip rip skin attachment pairs perfectly with their precut skin, allowing you to experience the quick and seamless transitions that skimo folks rave about. The Free 97 W is a versatile quiver of one geared for those who want to maximize performance on their descent.
- Lighter flex than the unisex version will better suit lighter skiers.
- Poplar core is poppy, light, and durable.
- Tip and tail rocker provide help provide flotation in deep snow, and to scrub speed when things get a little out of hand.
- Full sidewall lends itself to durability and power transfer.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 163, 170, 177 |
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Weight |
1375g [163] 1455g [170] 1500g [177] |
| Weight (pair) | 2750g [163] 2910g [170] 3000g [177] |
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122-95-112 [163] 124-96-114 [170] 126-97-116 [177] |
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Turn |
17m [163] 18m [170] 19m [177] |
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Skin |
Race-notched tips, rockered notched tail |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Rockered tip, camber underfoot, tail rocker |
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Round tip, medium radius, rockered tail |
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Full sidewall |
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Poplar with carbon stringers |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | All-around skiing |
| Notes | Made in Austria |
| Bottom Line | Hard-charging quiver of one |
| Compare to other Women's Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
2/24/2025
I’m considering this ski as a primary touring ski for a somewhat timid, intermediate skier. She is 5’7”, 135lbs. Is Colorado based, but does travel quite a bit. Her resort skis are Black Pearl 88 in a 164 and Icelantic maidens in 161. I know this is a slightly heavier ski, but my main concern is increasing confidence in mixed and hard conditions while still being relatively forgiving and fun in deeper snow. Thoughts? Also she has expressed interest in sizing up to a 170 for more stability.
2/24/2025
Hi Justin,
This is a great ski to inspire confidence in mixed conditions! The extra mass does dampen it out nicely, and it is an easy ski to turn thanks to the generous rocker profile. A 170cm might feel a little big - I would lean towards the 163cm at her size and confidence level. The stability you would gain from the longer ski would be most noticeable at higher speeds, but the downside would be that it will feel a bit harder to turn in tight places and will need a little more speed to feel lively.
This is a great ski to inspire confidence in mixed conditions! The extra mass does dampen it out nicely, and it is an easy ski to turn thanks to the generous rocker profile. A 170cm might feel a little big - I would lean towards the 163cm at her size and confidence level. The stability you would gain from the longer ski would be most noticeable at higher speeds, but the downside would be that it will feel a bit harder to turn in tight places and will need a little more speed to feel lively.
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4/18/2023
Hi,
I’m hoping to better understand the differences between the Dynafit Free 97 and the Dynafit Seven Summit ski. Currently I ski a 2017 dynafit Manaslu but am looking for something a bit heavier and with better handling on ice and hard pack, without sacrificing on maneuverability.
I ski 50/50 resort/BC, but mostly do uphill inbounds, so still looking to preserve some weight
Thank you!
I’m hoping to better understand the differences between the Dynafit Free 97 and the Dynafit Seven Summit ski. Currently I ski a 2017 dynafit Manaslu but am looking for something a bit heavier and with better handling on ice and hard pack, without sacrificing on maneuverability.
I ski 50/50 resort/BC, but mostly do uphill inbounds, so still looking to preserve some weight
Thank you!
4/19/2023
Maria,
Are you asking about the old Seven Summits, as in the same vintage as your Manaslu? This ski would be stiffer and heavier. The current Seven Summits package ski is narrower and softer flexing.
The Free 97 has a full Poplar core and bit more weight compared to most Dynafit offerings. It is an excellent choice for a 50/50 ski.
Are you asking about the old Seven Summits, as in the same vintage as your Manaslu? This ski would be stiffer and heavier. The current Seven Summits package ski is narrower and softer flexing.
The Free 97 has a full Poplar core and bit more weight compared to most Dynafit offerings. It is an excellent choice for a 50/50 ski.
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