The Dynastar E-Pro 99 Open Skis with Bindings stand out in a crowded and very competitive field of the upper end 90’s waist category. Dynastar’s Hybrid core comes right to the forefront of this claim, and the E-Pro 99 simply delivers. Built with a poplar wood core that runs the central chord of the ski, they use polyurethane (PU) material on the sides of the ski—basically a very thick sidewall—allowing for smooth and stable skiing and maneuvering. This PU material is a lot like the plastic found in a lot of alpine boots, so it’s now trickled down to ski technology as well. On top of that core is their Rocket Frame titanal laminate, which really gives a shot of strength and stability to the ski. Full-width underfoot, the laminate tapers to a point towards the shovel, and stays extended through the tail. This gives the ski a playful and fun entry to the turn, with a business-like finish and kick at the end of the carve. Although advertised as 99-millimeter waisted ski, it actually is 98-millimeters underfoot in the 170- centimeter length or 97-millimeters underfoot in the rest of the size ranges offered. Regardless, the versatility and stability are off the charts in this ski, and advanced women skiers will gravitate towards the all-mountain capability of the Dynastar E-Pro 99 W Skis with Bindings.