Reviewers' score
13.9
Dynastar Cham 97 review 2015
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Although the ski got a medal in the same category last year, the longer model tested was generally considered to be different this year. The ski is still the same production-wise. The size reviewed (184 cm) is best for heavier skiers (+85 kg).
Review: Pros
- Excellent accessibility, easy-to-handle ski
- User friendly
- Versatile
- General approval in powder
Review: Cons
- The reviewers felt the front/back balance was not intuitive enough
- Some of the reviewers were disappointed with the inertia in the longer model compared to the one they tested last year
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.1 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.1 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.5 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.1 |
| Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.4 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
| Any ground comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
Who's it for?
Intermediate+ → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
The Cham 97 ski is perfect for a good skier looking for a precision, versatile freeride ski that offers great performance and yet is easy to use. The Cham 97 is the most versatile in the range. Its ultra-wide sidecuts make it a freeride ski designed for off -piste skiing. Its short radius also makes it highly efficient on groomers in every type of snow condition.
Features of the Cham 97
| Brand : | Dynastar |
| Model : | Cham 97 |
| Year : | 2015 |
| Family : | All-Mountain back |
| Size tested : | 184 cm |
| Tip size : | 133 mm |
| Waist size : | 97 mm |
| Tail size : | 113 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2014