Dynafit Blacklight 95 Alpine Touring Ski

Sometimes it seems like the fast and light crowd hoard all the cool toys, doesn't it? That trend continues as Dynafit confidently vaults into featherlight alpine touring territory with their rejiggered Blacklight 95. At a svelte 1120 grams - even at 95mm underfoot - the Blacklight 95 is built for sweat equity tourers looking for that perfect powder stash on the descent.

"Best of both worlds" scenerios need some sussing out, so let's get to work. Dynafit tossed in a full paulownia wood core and then topped it off with a full carbon in-lay for additional torsional strength, a damp ride, and snappier turns. Speaking of turns...these sticks boast a 21m turn radius (178cm), highlighting a ski that wants to bomb fast if you have the chutzpah to open up the throttle a bit. 3D Sidewall Cap Construction leads to serious edge hold, even when ticking laps on early-season groomers and wind-harrassed hardpack. Hunt those stashes, though, because the Blacklight 95's tip and tail rocker and generous shovel will keep you amazingly afloat for such a speed touring-oriented ski!

Specs

• Although purpose-built for fast and light touring, these skis shine in moderate powder and capably drive through variable snow
• A 95mm waist serves up massive versatility and maneuverability, making these speed touring skis an excellent choice for a two-quiver setup
• 100% paulownia wood core with full carbon laminate keeps the skis notably lightweight yet stiff and responsive enough for all-mountain revelry
• 3D Sidewall Cap Construction keeps those edges engaged while lending the skis a snappy, poppy attitude
• Tip and tail rocker and notable shovel keep you afloat in the fluff
• 21m turn radius basically means that these skis yearn for speed and big turns if you're able to hammer the throttle