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When it came to testing the Dynastar D-Stinct Plus I thought the test would be fairly short lived -- I had just ridden some different skis from the Dynastar collection that really didn’t suit my riding style and the D-Stinct Plus test skis were shorter than I would have liked. 
Model: Dynastar D-Stinct Plus (2007)
Size(cm) / Radius(m): 154/12 160/13 166/14 172/15 176/16
Sidecut: 120-74-104
Length tested: 160 Manufacturer's Description: "For good skiers looking for an excellent skiability to have fun on all types of terrain without too much effort." Ski-Review’s verdict: On the 500m ride down to the lift I knew these preconceived ideas were all wrong. I relaxed knowing me and the Dynastar D-Stinct were going to get along just fine for the next couple of hours! Turn initiation was so easy and once started the D-Stinct carved accurately cutting clean lines on groomed piste at any speed that I normally achieve, inspiring confidence all the way. We needed some photos off piste and I though this is where the D-Stinct is going to show some limitations after I had become used to riding skis with much wider profiles in these conditions. Surprisingly, I found them to be easier to handle that the Legends from the same stable, due (I think) to the wider and softer tip. In conclusion I can say that the Dynastar D-Stinct is a great all round and versatile ski -- the short turn radius helped make on piste carving effortless and their forgiving nature will those still developing their carving technique. Although billed as a mainly on piste ski their off piste capabilities exceed those of many skis I tested this week with an all mountain label. I really like the understated graphics and would definitely want to own a pair of these. (Rider profile – Weight : 90kg, Level : Advanced, Favourite Ski : Dynastar TroubleMaker).
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