Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Dynafit
Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Dynafit
Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Dynafit
Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski Skis - Touring Skis - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Dynafit

Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski

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88 mm Carbon Speed Touring Ski

Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski

The Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski is built for skiers who measure a day by vertical gained and want a ski light enough to move fast on a long ascent without giving up a composed descent. An 88 mm waist keeps the ski quick edge to edge on a firm skin track and on steep sidehills, while a paulownia core, a light hardwood that holds shape at low mass, under a full carbon layup keeps swing weight down and the shovel calm. At 990 g per ski (158 cm), rising to 1,190 g per ski (184 cm), the Blacklight 88 Flex 70 climbs like a dedicated touring ski and suits big linked days, spring corn, and terrain where the walking sets the pace.

Expert Review Specs and length guidance reviewed by CCBB ski staff.

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Skiers logging long ascents who want an 88 mm ski at 990 g per ski (158 cm) and value a forgiving Flex 70 layup over maximum stiffness underfoot.
Consider Another Ski If
You ski fast in variable snow or want power underfoot, where the Flex 90 layup or a full side-wall ski at 1,110 g per ski (158 cm) holds a line better.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
5/5
990 g per ski at 158 cm
Downhill Performance
3/5
Flex 70 carbon layup
Soft Snow Float
3/5
88 mm waist with tip rocker
Firm Snow Grip
4/5
3D sidewall-cap construction

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Ski Profile

Rocker ProfileTip and tail rocker, scaled by length
Flex PatternFlex 70 of two layups
Core and LaminatePaulownia core, full carbon
Skin FitBlacklight 88 Skin
Recommended UseSpeed touring

Turn radius, tip and tail dimensions, and a recommended mount point are not listed because Dynafit scales sidecut and rocker to each length, so no single figure describes the ski.

Why We Like It

  • At 990 g per ski (158 cm) the Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Ski sits near ski mountaineering race weights while carrying an 88 mm waist that still skis a real descent.
  • The full carbon layup over a paulownia core keeps swing weight low, which is what a tired skier feels on the last lap of a long day.
  • The Flex 70 layup is the more forgiving of the two Blacklight 88 builds and asks less of the skier than a race-stiff touring ski.
  • 3D sidewall-cap construction puts sidewall where the edge needs backing and cap where mass can come out.

Best Uses

  • Long ascents and multi-lap days
  • Spring corn and firm morning skin tracks
  • Alpine terrain where weight on the climb sets the pace
  • Pairing with a pin-tech touring binding and a light boot
  • Skiers stepping down in weight from an all-round touring ski

Ski Selection Advice

Length selection on the Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Ski tracks the weight table as much as the size chart. Each step up the run adds 50 g per ski, so choosing between 165 and 172 trades 50 g per ski against edge length. We size light carbon touring skis at or slightly below a skier's usual alpine length, because a softer-flexing ski gains more from a shorter lever than it loses in float.

Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski, since a ski carries no sole norm of its own. Dynafit builds a matched skin for this ski, the Blacklight 88 Skin, which takes the guesswork out of trimming a wider skin down to an 88 mm waist.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Shape and Weight

Weight
940 g per ski (151 cm), 990 g per ski (158 cm), 1,040 g per ski (165 cm), 1,090 g per ski (172 cm), 1,140 g per ski (178 cm), 1,190 g per ski (184 cm)
Waist Width
88 mm
Lengths
151, 158, 165, 172, 178, 184 cm
Rocker Profile
Tip and tail rocker, scaled by length
Turn Radius
Not published. Sidecut is scaled to each length.

Construction and Setup

Core
Paulownia
Construction
Full carbon technology, 3D sidewall-cap construction
Flex
Flex 70, the softer of the two Blacklight 88 layups
Matched Skin
Blacklight 88 Skin
Mount
Match binding to your boot sole norm

Compare the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski

Blacklight 88 Flex 70 vs. Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 90 Ski

Same 88 mm waist, same paulownia and carbon construction, stiffer layup. The Flex 90 rewards a skier who drives the shovel and skis fast in cut-up snow. The Flex 70 is the choice for a lighter skier, or for anyone who would rather finish a long day with something forgiving underfoot.

Shop the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 90 Ski

Blacklight 88 Flex 70 vs. Dynafit Radical 88 Ski

Both run an 88 mm waist, and the split is weight against composure. The Radical 88 is 120 g per ski heavier at 158 cm and adds a full side-wall, which holds an edge better on firm snow. The Blacklight 88 Flex 70 climbs faster and is the better one-purpose ski for days built around the ascent.

Shop the Dynafit Radical 88 Ski

Blacklight 88 Flex 70 vs. Dynafit Blacklight Pro Touring Ski

The Blacklight Pro is the lighter, narrower, more single-minded ski for skiers who race or train. The Blacklight 88 Flex 70 gives up some climbing speed for an 88 mm waist that handles soft snow and variable conditions on the way down.

Shop the Dynafit Blacklight Pro Touring Ski

Common Questions

Who should buy the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski?
The Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski suits tourers who plan days around the climb and want a light ski that still skis down properly. At 990 g per ski (158 cm) with an 88 mm waist, it fits skiers doing long ascents, linked laps, and spring missions, and it favors a smooth skier over one who drives hard on the descent.
What bindings work with the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski?
A ski carries no sole norm, so compatibility is set by your boot and binding rather than by the ski. Match the binding to your boot sole norm. At this weight the ski is normally paired with a pin-tech touring binding, and any brake should clear the 88 mm waist. Bring the boots in when you book the mount so we can check the pairing before drilling.
What turn radius does the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski have?
Dynafit publishes no turn radius for this ski, and none is listed here for that reason. Sidecut and rocker are scaled for each length so that effective edge stays proportional across the size run, which means a single radius figure would only ever be true at one length. The same applies to tip and tail dimensions. We would rather leave the field empty than publish a number that misleads.
What length should I choose in the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski?
The run goes 151, 158, 165, 172, 178, and 184 cm, and each step adds 50 g per ski. We size light carbon touring skis at or slightly below a skier's usual alpine length, since a softer flex works better on a shorter lever. Skiers who want more float in soft snow, or who ski faster, sit at the longer end.
What skin fits the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski?
The Blacklight 88 Skin is built for this ski and matches the 88 mm waist and the tip and tail shape, so it needs no trimming. A universal skin cut down to width also works, though it will not follow the tail shape as cleanly and adds weight on the climb.
How does the Flex 70 layup ski compared with a stiffer touring ski?
Flex 70 is the softer of two Blacklight 88 builds, which makes the ski easier to bend into a turn at moderate speed and more forgiving when a skier gets behind. The trade is less support when pushing hard in cut-up snow. Flex numbers are not standardized between brands, so read this as a Dynafit touring flex.

Our Verdict

The Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski is a strong choice for a skier whose season is built around ascents. At 990 g per ski (158 cm) through 1,190 g per ski (184 cm), with a paulownia core under a full carbon layup and an 88 mm waist, the Blacklight 88 Flex 70 climbs with dedicated touring skis while keeping enough width to handle soft snow on the way down. The Flex 70 layup is the forgiving one of the pair, which makes it the better pick for lighter skiers and for anyone who values a calm ski at the end of a long day over power underfoot.