Hey
I've been skiing the Elan Ripstick 96 for couple of years as all-round skis (resort, touring, powder). I found them quite good on hard packed slopes but I am looking to change them now.
How do you compare them with the Dynastar M-Tour 99 2023version and the new Backland 95. Which on are the most versatile ?
Thanks
Hadrien
Dynastar M-Tour 99 F-Team Ski
Dynastar aimed for the perfect on-snow feel with their favorite line of Touring skis. The M-Tour 99 is built with the Hybrid Core, which is Paulownia wood for rebound and energy mixed with Polyurethane sections for damping and a smooth flex. The result is a great all-around touring ski that can float in powder and showboat on hard snow. Using Adaptiv sidecuts, the 99s are easy to manage into turns and don't lock you into the turn. Directional rocker means you can stay above soft snow while enabling accurate steering. Dynastar is about the only ski company using Basalt fibers wrapped around its core, improving the feel over glass or carbon while keeping the weight down. If you're looking for a do-it-all backcountry ski that you can ski with confidence, look no further than the Dynastar M-Tour 99.
- Hybrid Paulownia / Polyurethane makes for a damp-yet-light core.
- Basalt fibers wrap the core and add torsional rigidity and energy.
- Directional rocker is surfy and easy to initiate turns in deep snow.
- Adaptiv sidecut is a medium radius, easy-to-steer geometry.
- Full sidewall construction enhanced durability and edge hold.
- HD sintered bases offer some rock protection with great glide.
Update 2022/23: New topsheet and base colors, plus an "F-Team" affiliation have been added to this ski.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 162, 170, 178, 186 |
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Weight |
1160g [162] 1245g [170] 1320g [178] 1395g [186] |
| Weight (pair) | 2320g [162] 2490g [170] 2640g [178] 2790g [186] |
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125-97-115 [162] 126-98-116 [170] 127-99-117 [178] 127-99-117 [186] |
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Turn |
15m [162] 18m [170] 20m [178] 22m [186] |
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Skin |
Rounded tips, flat notched tails |
| Specs Verified | All except 178 |
| Design | |
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Moderate rocker, camber underfoot |
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Shorter radius with big rounded tip |
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Sandwich with fiber torsion box |
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Paulownia / PU |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | All around backcountry skiing |
| Notes | New version of the Mythic |
| Bottom Line | Excellent powder and carving skis in one |
| Compare to other High-fat Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
11/10/2022
11/10/2022
Hi Hadrien,
The Dynastar M-Tour 99 F-Team has a sizable rocker. Compared with the Ripstick 96, it will be an easier ski to pivot, but less effective edge means the turn radius will be shorter. Also, as a heavier ski, I would anticipate the Ripstick 96 being more damp in variable snow conditions as compared with the M-Tour. The M-Tour 99 is a great midwinter ski, but will not be as good as other ski options in firmer snow conditions.
As for the Atomic Backland 95, this ski has a medium turn radius, and is quite versatile. It has enough float for deeper snow, and is fairly easy to smear in a pinch. This ski will not quite be as energetic as the Ripstick 96 exiting a turn, but it is well adapted for a wide range of conditions. .
If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to help@skimo.co!
The Dynastar M-Tour 99 F-Team has a sizable rocker. Compared with the Ripstick 96, it will be an easier ski to pivot, but less effective edge means the turn radius will be shorter. Also, as a heavier ski, I would anticipate the Ripstick 96 being more damp in variable snow conditions as compared with the M-Tour. The M-Tour 99 is a great midwinter ski, but will not be as good as other ski options in firmer snow conditions.
As for the Atomic Backland 95, this ski has a medium turn radius, and is quite versatile. It has enough float for deeper snow, and is fairly easy to smear in a pinch. This ski will not quite be as energetic as the Ripstick 96 exiting a turn, but it is well adapted for a wide range of conditions. .
If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to help@skimo.co!
11/13/2022
Thanks Tristan for the answers.
Any good ski recommendation for light pair that is good on hard slopes and touring ?
Any good ski recommendation for light pair that is good on hard slopes and touring ?
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8/15/2022
Any insight on binding retention? Doesn’t look like any reinforcement underfoot? Wondering if suitable for a tele mount…
8/16/2022
Hi Tim, the F-Team has a layer of Basalt wood over the less dense Paulownia/PU core. While not as solid as titanal, Basalt still makes for good binding retention and I wouldn't be concerned about using a telemark binding on this ski.
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5/13/2022
I am interested in M-tour 99, is the skis suitable for all round, hard/soft, mix? And I want pair them with ATK binding, any recommendation. Also do your shop provide free binding mount service if purchase skis and binding together?
Thanks
Thanks
5/14/2022
Hey Zesheng, thanks for the question! While the M-Tour may not have the weight and dampness compared to some other skis in the category it does have characteristics that most folks would say work well in just about any condition, which makes for a super fun and enjoyable ski.
As far as bindings go for ATK there are a number of good options! If you wanted a fairy beefy full-featured binding the ATK C-Raider 12 has been a super popular choice for a number of folks. But if you are desiring a lighter and brakeless set up the ATK Kulaur 12 LT Binding still has some elasticity built in while being just hair over 200 grams in weight!
With the purchase of both skis and binding, we do offer a $15 Mount.
As far as bindings go for ATK there are a number of good options! If you wanted a fairy beefy full-featured binding the ATK C-Raider 12 has been a super popular choice for a number of folks. But if you are desiring a lighter and brakeless set up the ATK Kulaur 12 LT Binding still has some elasticity built in while being just hair over 200 grams in weight!
With the purchase of both skis and binding, we do offer a $15 Mount.
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11/28/2021
Hey, I am looking at replacing my Blizzard zero g 95 because they are quite beat, I loved them and I am hesitating betwen replacing them or try an other skis like the M-Tour 99, I have also in mind the Dynafit speed or the Black light 95. I am 1,70m and 70 kg, some people said to take the M-tour short, I skied the blizzard 1,70m, my days are usually around +2000m. Any opinion ?
Thank you
Thank you
11/29/2021
Hey Jojo, thanks for the inquiry. Seems like you have a number of different potential ideas so let me do my best to try and address a few. The M-Tour 99 would be a considerable step up in weight and soft snow performance compared to the Zero 95, and while you might sacrifice a bit of weight on the up and overall hard snow performance the M-Tour 99 is an incredibly fun and very well skiing ski.
Out of the skis that you mention above the Dynafit Blacklight 95 would be probably the most similar to the ZeroG 95. Overall the Blacklight 95 will have a bit softer flex pattern compared to the ZeroG 95, while also having a fair amount more earlier rise tip rocker. With that being said, you could say that the Blacklight 95 would be a bit more friendly in a more variety of snow conditions while still be an incredibly light and nimble ski on the up.
Feel free to give us a shout at help@skimo.co for anymore ski questions!
Out of the skis that you mention above the Dynafit Blacklight 95 would be probably the most similar to the ZeroG 95. Overall the Blacklight 95 will have a bit softer flex pattern compared to the ZeroG 95, while also having a fair amount more earlier rise tip rocker. With that being said, you could say that the Blacklight 95 would be a bit more friendly in a more variety of snow conditions while still be an incredibly light and nimble ski on the up.
Feel free to give us a shout at help@skimo.co for anymore ski questions!
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10/7/2021
Hey all! So I'm looking to replace my ZeroG 85's with something that is still pretty light for long objectives, but a bit wider and looser for late spring variable snow when the ZeroG's would get hooky feeling on the steeps. Wondering if the M-Tour 99 in a 178 (vs 185-190 in my regular skis) would fit the bill given its rocker and some taper. Also presumably easier to throw around and slash vs being pretty locked in on the ZeroG's? Thanks!
10/7/2021
Hi Scott. You are fairly correct in your assessment. I think that this ski is going to behave exactly as you want it to and almost anything is going to be easier to throw around than those Zero G's. Feel free to reach out with any more questions.
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6/28/2021
Hi guys - any high levels differences in downhill performance from the mythic? Looking at these long days and spring skiing.
6/29/2021
Thanks for your question, Rob. I would say the feel between the two is going to be similar, however, Dynastar has made some improvements to the M-Tour 99 which will make it better than the Mythic on the down. To start, Dynastar added basalt stringers to the ski, which will offer a more damp feel, especially in variable snow conditions. They also tweaked the sidecut a bit to give the M-Tour 99 a slightly longer turn radius which helps with stability at speed compared to the older Mythic (the turn radius is still relatively short when compared to other skis, though). Overall, while both have a surfy feel and are super fun in soft snow the M-Tour with its additions make it the better performer in hard snow. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
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5/24/2021
I have the Dynafit TLT 8 boot and the dynafit ST radical binding. I’m 5’6” and am deciding between the dynastar m tour 99 and the dps pagoda tour 94. I’m an intermediate skier. Thoughts on the differences between the 2 skis and also on whether I should get mid 160cm vs 170? I ski in the Adirondacks. Thank you!
5/24/2021
Thanks for your question Elizabeth! Both are excellent skis and would serve you well. The Pagoda Tour 94 is the heaviest of the two and will have the best downhill performance due to this extra heft. The Pagoda also has a slight tail rocker compared to the flat tail of the M-Tour 99, so it will be easier to release the tail to scrub away speed. The M-Tour 99, as the name suggests is wider underfoot, making it the better performer for deeper snow. It is also ~170g lighter per ski, which is beneficial for those big vertical days. Overall, if you value performance on the down, go with the Pagoda. If you are after something that is still fun to ski, but a little easier on the legs, go with the M-Tour. In terms of sizing, the 162 (M-Tour) or 165 (Pagoda) would be what we recommend! Please let us know if you have any other questions!
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