Dynastar Intuitiv 74 (2004)

After reading hudreds reviews I decided to buy Intuitiv 74. Unfortunately (after reading other rewiews) I bought Naxo (NX01) bindings (the ulitimate freeride bindings, presumably). The problem is (noone mentioned it in any review) Intuitiv 74 (because of its plate) accept only Look bindings. I did check with 71 and this is almost the same story (the plate is not Looks-only, but nevertheless does not work with Naxos). Moreover in the Legend series the only ski which is somehow similair to 74/71 has a plate. The same plate as in Intuitiv 71. So again: doesn't work with my naxos... Any ideas (except get rid of naxos)?

After reading hundreds reviews I decided to buy Intuitiv 74. Unfortunately (after reading other reviews) I bought Naxo (NX01) bindings (the ultimate freeride bindings, presumably). The problem is (no one mentioned it in any review) Intuitiv 74 (because of its plate) accept only Look bindings. I did check with 71 and this is almost the same story (the plate is not Looks-only, nevertheless does not work with Naxos). Moreover in the Legend series Legend 8200, the only ski which is somehow similar to 74/71 has a plate. The same plate as in Intuitiv 71. So again: doesn't work with my naxos... Any ideas (except get rid of naxos)?

These skis are the best I've ever had. My home mountain is Whiteface NY. These bad boys handle the steeps, ice, bumps, trees, hardpack anything the mountain can throw at it. I also took them to A-Basin and they LOVED the deep snow. If you want one ski that does everything, this is it.

Got the 71 as a rental one time and absolutely loved them. Decide to get the 74 w/Look p10, and they are simply awesome.  

I have taken these skis through all kinds of terrain, steeps, hard pack, trees, crud, and powder - they are simply put - SOLID - if there is one possible weakness it might be that they are bit clumsy in the bumps, which means that they might not be as fluid through the moguls, but they still perform well for an all-mountain set of skis in the bumps. From Mammoth, CA to Whistler BC and Vail, CO they have handled it all. They have been beaten up a bit over the past couple of years, but they repair well and keep on going! 
I put a P12 binding and Lange Boots on my set and I truly believe it makes a big difference in feel and response. Again, SOLID, VERY SOLID!

 
keep the naxo's - get another ski!!! The intuitiv 74 is heavy and slow turning. Great if you're tucking GS turns, but not great for dancing through trees in the BC after a long climb... get a rossi b3/b4 or Salomon 1080 Gun and you'll be happier on your tours...

I went from my old Heads to this ski and wow! I mostly ski groomers but some times head into the crud or even the woods and these skis do it all. The best part is in the crud the edges done get "caught up" and turns are much easier in crud then with my old Heads. 
 
Just be certain you are a decent skier and can "phantom turn" or else your legs will get tired since they have some weight to them. My friend tried them out and this is what happened to him, but again, he forces his turns rather than letting the ski turn in its own time.

The Intuitiv 74 is one of the best skis ever made. Its versatility is simply amazing. I can ski any turn shape, and even does a passable job at hyper-carving. It handles crud and chop very well and you'd swear it was an 80mm ski in the powder. It's almost as good in variable conditions as my (much) wider Bandit XXX's (also a classic) at 92mm. The first time I took it in boot deep powder I would have sworn I was on my fat skis. The only two gripes I have is that it requires a bit more forward pressure on the tip and it's a bit of work in the moguls, though by no means terrible. Quick edge to edge, good carving skills, great crud handling, great in the trees, solid in the pow. This ski does it all. A true jack-of-all-trades and yet still a master of all of them. Please don't ever let them wear out!

I've skied the 74's a couple of times as demo's. They are the best ski I've ever skied. Wish I had bought a pair, now I'm looking for a pair. Does anyone know where I can buy a pair?

Bought these 4 years ago. I using research everything to death but I don't remember reading too much on these, just found an awesome deal on E-bay was what sold me. I bought them because I had a terrible time on some Ros Bandit X's in the deep crud (to narrow of a ski for that and heavy). My previous skis were even worse in the powder. I figured I needed more than one pair of skis for different conditions. Not so. It was like night and day when I got on these Dynastars compared to my previous skis. I'm Advanced (when my legs are in shape, otherwise Adv-Intermediate) and I never know who I will be skiing with, my crazy buddies going off-piste or cruising with my wife let alone the highly varying conditions in Washington state. The diversity of the skis is a gift from heaven. They have made skiing fun for me again. I never thought ski design could make that big of a difference.

I've had the Intuitiv 74's for 3 seasons along with the Look P12 bindings. This is an excellent all around ski. The skis are a bit heavy for someone who wants to perform EXTREMElyfast, sharp turns. The ski is perfect for me since I like to carve at mid to high speeds.

After doing some research I found a good deal on the discontinued 74s with P10 bindings. For me - intermediate/advance - they are a revelation pretty much handling more than I can give them. Great fun!

Well - picked up a pair of these with the look pivot 10 bindings for £50 ($100). Used last week in La Rosiere - delighted with them, and cheaper than renting. Won't be buying new skis for many years I think!

I've had these with P14's for four years and I still feel good about them. Great edge control, and give you back as much as you put in. I would bring a fatter pair of skis for a real powder day though.