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Dynastar Speed WC Master (R21 WC) review 2017
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Speed Course Master, with the same aluminium plate as its cousin at Rossignol, is a true mainstream Giant slalom ski. It gives riders not only the performance they expect from this type of ski, but also exceptional accessibility, which means it can be used by (almost) everyone!
In effect, overall performance is extremely high. The ski is lively, precise, incisive, stable and grippy, even if its grip and stability are not quite up to the standard of its cousin at Rossignol.
Highly versatile and adaptive, it will fit in with every riders' whims. Riders can happily progress at all speeds for all types of ride and terrain. It handles well when riding cool and smooth, in very dynamic long-radius turns at high speeds, or on steep slopes with shorter-radius turns.
However, above all, it's a remarkably tolerant, intuitive and simple to use ski for this category that is often very technical and demanding. The ski requires little adaptation time. "You're very soon on top of it" one of the reviewers remarked.
It's the ideal ski for good to very good riders looking for a (very) high performance ski without sacrificing enjoyment.
Review: Pros
- Very good overall performance
- An incisive, precise ski
- Excellent accessibility
- Sound, consistent behaviour, easy to handle
- Versatile and able to adapt in shorter turns
Review: Cons
- Grip and performance slightly lacking compared to some other models in this category
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
You'll excel, whether on steep slopes or ice walls, and for one moment you'll imagine you're Jean Frédéric Chapuis carving millimetred turns in Mach II.
Designed for experts but accessible to non-competitors, this ski, conceived for long-radius turns, unfortunately cannot be used in FIS races.
Delivered exclusively with the new LOOK SPX 15 RockerFlex bindings (with smaller mounting zone and partially suspended heelpiece for greater ski flex and control) or SPX 14 RaceFlex.
Mounted with an R21 WORLD CUP interface for perfect energy transmission, the metal inserts ensure rapid mounting and release of bindings for maintenance and travel.
100% piste - 0% off-piste - Rectangular Sandwich Construction - Reinforced Metal – Glass fibre - PowerDrive Technology. Petex 4000 Graphite base.
Associated bindings: LOOK SPX 15 Rockerflex & SPX 14 Raceflex
Associated shoe: LANGE RS 130
Features of the Speed WC Master (R21 WC)
| Brand : | Dynastar |
| Model : | Speed WC Master (R21 WC) |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Family : | Giant slalom |
| Size tested : | 175 cm |
| Tip size : | 98 mm |
| Waist size : | 70 mm |
| Tail size : | 116 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2016