Dynastar SPEED763 (SPX12)

With a bit wider waist and longer turn shape than the 963, the 2023 Dynastar Speed 763 is a more GS-oriented ski that still has a ton of power and precision. This ski is a carryover model, so no changes in either the build or the look. At 72 mm in the waist, these skis generate a 15-meter arc in the 174 cm length, and while still on the short side for a true GS turn, it does allow the skier to open it up a bit, and have slightly more material underfoot for a tad more of a balance point. Still quite narrow, the 763 does better with a skilled pilot, and former racers and expert carvers will be drawn to this ski because of its power and stability. Just putting it on edge is not quite enough, the skier must remain balanced and strong—pushing the ski through the turn rather than just riding the edges. Built with a Hybrid PU core and a 3D Profile, these skis mean business, and work very well in both the race course and the early-morning groomers. This makes a great beer-league ski, and we’re always on the lookout for good versions of those.