New for 2022, the Dynastar M-Free 99 is the narrower sibling of last year’s popular M-Free 108. Replacing the Menace 98, the M-Free 99 is a bit more playful and lighter than the outgoing ski, meant to make it match the more soft-snow and smeariness that’s desired from the wider M-Free skis. At 99 mm underfoot, Dynastar is skirting the width between an all-mountain twin tip and a freeride ski that loves to be used in fresh powder and open terrain. Built with Dynastar’s Hybrid wood core, the M-Free 99 uses a poplar wood in the central chord of the ski with polyurethane (PU) material on the sides. Dynastar uses more PU in their skis than almost anyone, and it really has a unique and active feel to it. It’s almost akin to the plastic used in a 120-flex ski boot, so it definitely has some strength and stability to it, but also quite a bit of energy. In addition to that energy, you’re also getting a pretty good amount of rocker in the tips and tails, creating a fantastic amount of float. With the more pronounced splay in said tips and tails, this ski has that twin-tip feeling and shape to it, without being a total/true park ski. If you’re looking for a playful all-mountain ski with a freestyle and freeride flair, the Dynastar M-Free 99 is a phenomenal choice for the advanced and expert skier.