Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski Skis - Touring Skis - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Dynafit
Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski Skis - Touring Skis - Ski Mountaineering - Womens Dynafit

Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski

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88 mm All-Round Women's Touring Ski

Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski

The Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski is a full-season touring ski that runs down to 151 cm, which puts a full side-wall construction within reach of lighter and shorter skiers. The poplar-paulownia core blends two light hardwoods so the ski settles on firm snow without gaining mass, and an 88 mm waist covers a frozen skin track and soft afternoon snow without asking the skier to choose. At 1,110 g per ski (158 cm) through 1,250 g per ski (174 cm), the W Radical 88 Ski is built for days where the climb and the descent both count.

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

Is This the Right Ski for You?

Best For
Women wanting one touring ski for the season, in a run that starts at 151 cm, with a full side-wall and an 88 mm waist at 1,110 g per ski (158 cm).
Consider Another Ski If
You want the lightest ski for long ascents, or you need a published weight for the 151 cm, which Dynafit does not list for this ski.

CCBB Ski Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
4/5
1,110 g per ski at 158 cm
Downhill Performance
4/5
Full side-wall construction
Soft Snow Float
3/5
88 mm waist
Firm Snow Grip
4/5
Full side-wall to the edge

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

CCBB Ski Profile

Flex PatternBalanced binding ski flex
Core and LaminatePoplar-paulownia core, full side-wall
Skin FitSpeedskin Radical 88
Recommended UseAll-conditions 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

  • The run starts at 151 cm, which is short for a ski with a full side-wall and gives lighter skiers a real construction rather than a softened-down one.
  • A poplar-paulownia core is new this season, pairing poplar for damping with paulownia for low weight at 1,110 g per ski (158 cm).
  • The full side-wall runs the length of the ski, putting edge pressure into the snow rather than into a cap shoulder.
  • The matched Speedskin Radical 88 fits the 88 mm waist and tail shape without trimming.

Best Uses

  • Classic ski touring across a full season
  • Long traverses and hut trips
  • Days that start firm and finish soft
  • Lighter and shorter skiers wanting a full side-wall ski
  • Pairing with a pin-tech touring binding

Ski Selection Advice

The size run is 151, 158, 166, and 174 cm. We size all-round touring skis near a skier's alpine length, shorter for tight steep terrain and longer for open slopes, and the constant characteristics construction means a length change moves float and edge length without changing how the ski feels. Skiers stepping onto a 151 should expect a quick, manageable ski rather than a soft one, since the construction does not change with length.

One honest gap on this ski: Dynafit publishes weight for the 158, 166, and 174 and does not publish a figure for the 151. Weight scales with length, so a 151 will come in under 1,110 g per ski, and we will not put a number on it until one goes on our scale. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski, and check any brake clears the 88 mm waist.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Shape and Weight

Weight
1,110 g per ski (158 cm), 1,180 g per ski (166 cm), 1,250 g per ski (174 cm)
Waist Width
88 mm
Lengths
151, 158, 166, 174 cm
Turn Radius
Not published. Sidecut is scaled to each length.

Construction and Setup

Core
Poplar-paulownia wood core
Construction
Full side-wall, single radius shape, constant characteristics
Flex
Balanced binding ski flex
Matched Skin
Speedskin Radical 88
Mount
Match binding to your boot sole norm

Compare the Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski

W Radical 88 Ski vs. Dynafit Radical 88 Ski

Same construction, same 88 mm waist, and identical published weights at 158, 166, and 174 cm. The women's run adds a 151 and stops at 174, while the men's starts at 158 and reaches 182. Size run and graphics decide between them rather than performance.

Shop the Dynafit Radical 88 Ski

W Radical 88 Ski vs. Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski

Both carry an 88 mm waist. The Blacklight 88 Flex 70 uses a carbon layup to reach 990 g per ski (158 cm), 120 g per ski lighter, which shows on a long climb. The W Radical 88 Ski answers with a full side-wall and a wood core that hold an edge better when the snow is firm.

Shop the Dynafit Blacklight 88 Flex 70 Touring Ski

W Radical 88 Ski vs. Dynafit Ridge 95 Ski

The Ridge 95 is the wider, descent-focused ski, and the question for a shorter skier is whether 95 mm underfoot is worth the extra swing weight on a climb. The W Radical 88 Ski stays narrower and starts at 151 cm, which the Ridge 95 does not.

Shop the Dynafit Ridge 95 Ski

Common Questions

Who should buy the Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski?
The Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski suits women who want a single touring ski for the season and want it in a shorter length than most full side-wall skis offer. At 1,110 g per ski (158 cm) with an 88 mm waist, it climbs well on long days and holds an edge on firm snow, and the run starting at 151 cm makes it workable for lighter skiers.
What bindings work with the Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski?
A ski carries no sole norm, so the pairing is set by your boot and binding. Match the binding to your boot sole norm, and check that any brake clears the 88 mm waist. Bring your boots when you book the mount so the pairing can be checked before drilling.
How much does the 151 cm Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski weigh?
Dynafit does not publish a weight for the 151 cm. Published figures cover 1,110 g per ski (158 cm), 1,180 g per ski (166 cm), and 1,250 g per ski (174 cm). Weight scales with length, so a 151 will sit under 1,110 g per ski, but we will not publish a figure we have not weighed. Ask and we will put a pair on the scale.
What turn radius does the Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski have?
Dynafit publishes no turn radius, so none is listed here. The ski uses a single radius scaled to each length, which keeps it consistent across the run but makes a single number true for one length only. Tip and tail dimensions are not published either. Waist width is 88 mm across the run.
What length should I choose in the Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski?
The run is 151, 158, 166, and 174 cm. We size all-round touring skis near a skier's alpine length, going shorter for tight steep terrain and longer for open slopes. Because the construction is the same at every length, a shorter ski is quicker and floats less rather than being softer.
What skin fits the Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski?
The Speedskin Radical 88 is cut for this ski and matches the 88 mm waist and tail shape, so it needs no trimming. A universal skin cut to width works as well, though it adds weight and will not follow the tail shape as neatly.

Our Verdict

The Dynafit W Radical 88 Ski earns its place as a one-ski season for women who want real construction in a shorter length. A new poplar-paulownia core and a full side-wall give the W Radical 88 Ski edge hold that a light carbon ski cannot match, and at 1,110 g per ski (158 cm) the climb stays efficient. A run starting at 151 cm is the standout, putting a full side-wall ski under lighter skiers who usually get a softened build instead. The one gap is a published weight for that 151, which Dynafit does not list.