Carving · Rocker, camber, rocker
Dynastar M-CROSS W 78 XPRESS 2027
- Category
- Carving
- Profile
- Rocker, camber, rocker
- Lengths
- 148 · 156 · 164 cm
- Tip / waist / tail
- 124 / 78 / 110 mm
- Radius
- 13.0 m at 164 cm
- Weight
- not stated
- Core
- HYBRID CORE POPLAR PU
- Metal
- not stated
- Carbon
- not stated
- Sidewall
- Sandwich
- Base
- not stated
- Intended ability
- not stated
Lengths and published dimensions
148 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 124.0
- Waist (mm)
- 78.0
- Tail (mm)
- 110.0
- Radius (m)
- 10.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
156 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 124.0
- Waist (mm)
- 78.0
- Tail (mm)
- 110.0
- Radius (m)
- 12.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
164 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 124.0
- Waist (mm)
- 78.0
- Tail (mm)
- 110.0
- Radius (m)
- 13.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
| Length | Tip (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (g, per ski) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 cm | 124.0 | 78.0 | 110.0 | 10.0 | not published |
| 156 cm | 124.0 | 78.0 | 110.0 | 12.0 | not published |
| 164 cm | 124.0 | 78.0 | 110.0 | 13.0 | not published |
“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.
What the model says
Carve radius, to scale
- Sidecut radius: 13 m
- Carve radius at 30° edge: 11.3 m
- Carve radius at 45° edge: 9.2 m
Edge hold and float
- Edge hold: 100%, Holds well
- Float: 18%, Sinks
The Dynastar M-CROSS W 78 XPRESS at 164 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
70 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 11.3 / 9.2 / 6.5 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (77%)
- Float, powder
- Sinks (20%)
90 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 11.3 / 9.2 / 6.5 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (73%)
- Float, powder
- Sinks (18%)
110 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 11.3 / 9.2 / 6.5 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (71%)
- Float, powder
- Sinks (17%)
| Skier | Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edge | Edge hold, groomed | Edge hold, ice | Float, powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 11.3 / 9.2 / 6.5 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (77%) | Sinks (20%) |
| 90 kg | 11.3 / 9.2 / 6.5 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (73%) | Sinks (18%) |
| 110 kg | 11.3 / 9.2 / 6.5 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (71%) | Sinks (17%) |
These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).
By ability
The Dynastar M-CROSS W 78 XPRESS at 164 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.
Edge hold
On firm snow, 164 cm- First-timer: slides (19%)
- Beginner: slides (41%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (70%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (95%)
- Expert: holds well (100%)
Float
In soft snow- First-timer: sinks (14%)
- Beginner: sinks (15%)
- Intermediate: sinks (16%), assumed level
- Advanced: sinks (17%)
- Expert: sinks (18%)
Ease
How forgiving it is- First-timer: hard (0%)
- Beginner: hard (0%)
- Intermediate: manageable (54%), assumed level
- Advanced: easy (98%)
- Expert: easy (100%)
Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.
Who it suits
It suits
None of the three skiers we check puts it in the top half of the catalogue.
It doesn’t suit
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers403 of 623 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 11.3 m at 30° edge and 9.2 m at 45° (164 cm)
- Strongest here: edge hold. Weakest: float.
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain515 of 623 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow504 of 623 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
What the model uses
| Flex underfoot | 216 N·m²est. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Camber height | 6.1 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker | 14.8 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker | 6.4 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker height | 6.8 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker height | 1.1 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Mount point offset | -7.4 cmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
Made of
| Core | HYBRID CORE POPLAR PU |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | Sandwich |
| Maker's description | Balanced Weight and Performance Hybrid Core blends the performance of wood with the lightweight and smooth ride of PU. Precise, Powerful Edge Control Full sidewall construction from tip to tail maximises edge grip and precision. Impact-Resistant Topsheet Coround topsheet extends all-around durability. |
Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.
What reviewers say
No published reviews of this ski yet.
Compare with…
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Where to buy
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Where these numbers come fromdynastar-lange.com, edgelab.ski, read 11 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours
- Women's M-CROSS W 78 XPRESS Skis | All Mountain | Dynastar-Lange (read 11 Oct 2026)
- Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.