82 mm All-Mountain System Ski
Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12
Skiers who spend most of their days on groomers and want skis and bindings sorted in one purchase are the audience for the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12. A 129-82-111 mm shape at 176 cm turns on a 14 m radius, which is short for an all-mountain ski and makes edge-to-edge moves quick, while full sidewall construction from tip to tail keeps the edge engaged when the snow firms up. The Look NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding arrives mounted on the Konect interface with a 90 mm brake that clears the 82 mm waist, so the M-Cross 82 NX12 is ready for resort laps and firm-snow carving without a trip to the bench.
Expert Review Specs verified against the manufacturer's 26/27 range documentation.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Intermediate to advanced skiers who ski mostly groomers, want short-radius turns from an 82 mm waist, and prefer a mounted package to choosing and fitting a binding separately.
Consider Another Ski If
You ski a lot of soft snow and need float, you want to pick your own binding or mount point, or you want a metal laminate underfoot for high-speed damping.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Playfulness
11 m radius at 159 cm, directional shape
Downhill Performance
129 mm shovel, full sidewall to tail
Soft Snow Float
82 mm waist, 129 mm shovel
Firm Snow Grip
14 m radius at 176 cm, full sidewall
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Ski Profile
Dimensions129-82-111 mm (176 cm)
Turn Radius14 m (176 cm)
Rocker ProfileDirectional Rocker, long low tip and tail rise
Flex PatternDirectional, stiffer underfoot
Core and LaminatePoplar wood and polyurethane, fiberglass with H-Tech reinforcement
Mount PointKonect interface, factory position
Binding InterfaceKonect system, binding mounted
Recommended UseGroomed resort all-mountain
Why We Like It
- A 14 m radius at 176 cm is short for an 82 mm all-mountain ski, so the M-Cross 82 NX12 comes around quickly and rewards a skier who wants to make a lot of turns rather than a few long ones.
- The 129 mm shovel is wide for a ski this narrow underfoot, which loads the tip early and starts the turn without needing high edge angles to get there.
- Directional Rocker keeps the tip and tail rise long but low, so the ski stays smooth entering a turn while leaving a long stretch of camber and edge on the snow.
- The Look NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding comes mounted on a wide Konect interface with a 90 mm brake, which puts the ski on snow the day it arrives.
Best Uses
- Groomed resort laps and firm-snow carving
- Short and medium radius turns in bumps and tight terrain
- Intermediate to advanced skiers building a frontside quiver
- Skiers who want skis and bindings as one mounted package
- Boots with ISO 5355 (Alpine) or ISO 23223 (GripWalk) soles
Ski Selection Advice
Radius runs 11 m at 159 cm, 13 m at 168 cm, 14 m at 176 cm and 15 m at 184 cm, and the sidecut widens from 128-81-110 mm at the two shorter lengths to 129-82-111 mm at 176 and 184 cm. That 11 m radius at 159 cm is genuinely short, so a skier who wants long arcs should take the 176 or 184 rather than sizing down for control. Pick your usual length for a frontside ski, because the low tip and tail rise leaves most of the edge on the snow.
This is a system ski, so the Konect interface fixes the mount position and the Look NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding is fitted before the ski leaves us. That binding accepts ISO 5355 (Alpine) and ISO 23223 (GripWalk) boot soles and will not take an ISO 9523 (Touring) sole or a pin-tech boot, so check the norm stamped on your boot heel before ordering. We confirm boot sole length, set the release value on a bench and test the binding when we hand the skis over, and the 90 mm brake is already correct for the 82 mm waist.
Length and mount guidance from our shop. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.
📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand
Shape and Sizing
Dimensions128-81-110 mm (159, 168 cm), 129-82-111 mm (176, 184 cm)
Turning Radius11 m (159 cm), 13 m (168 cm), 14 m (176 cm), 15 m (184 cm)
Lengths159, 168, 176, 184 cm
ProfileDirectional Rocker, long low tip and tail rise with camber underfoot
Sidecut TechnologyAdaptiv Sidecut, blended tip to tail geometry
Construction and Use
CoreHybrid Core 2.0, three-direction poplar wood with a polyurethane sidewall frame
LaminateUnidirectional fiberglass with H-Tech reinforcement underfoot, no metal
ConstructionSandwich full sidewall, tip to tail
BaseSintered HD base
BindingLook NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding, factory mounted on the Konect interface
Brake Width90 mm
Boot Sole CompatibilityISO 5355 (Alpine) and ISO 23223 (GripWalk) soles. Not ISO 9523 (Touring) soles and not pin-tech
Recommended UseGroomed resort all-mountain
Compare the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12
M-Cross 82 NX12 vs. Atomic Maverick 88 CTI
The Atomic Maverick 88 CTI is 6 mm wider underfoot and carries a carbon and titanal layup for damping at speed, while the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12 is narrower, quicker edge to edge on a 14 m radius at 176 cm, and arrives with a binding mounted. Skiers who want one less decision take the M-Cross 82 NX12.
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M-Cross 82 NX12 vs. Dynastar M-Free 94
The Dynastar M-Free 94 is 12 mm wider with long Progressive Rocker rise and no binding, built for playful off-piste skiing. The Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12 is the frontside answer, with a shorter 14 m radius and a longer stretch of edge on the snow. Time spent off groomers decides this one.
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M-Cross 82 NX12 vs. Salomon QST 94
The Salomon QST 94 is 12 mm wider and sold flat, so it handles soft snow better and lets you choose the binding and mount. The Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12 carves a tighter arc on firm snow and needs no mounting decision. Snow at your home mountain should decide, not price.
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Common Questions
Who should buy the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12?
The Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12 suits intermediate to advanced skiers who ski mostly groomed terrain and want a complete package. An 82 mm waist with a 129 mm shovel and a 14 m radius at 176 cm makes turn initiation easy and edge changes quick, and the Look NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding is fitted before the skis leave the shop, which removes the binding decision for a skier who does not want to make it.
What boots work with the Look NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding on this ski?
Boots with an ISO 5355 (Alpine) sole or an ISO 23223 (GripWalk) sole. The Look NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding fitted to the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12 does not accept an ISO 9523 (Touring) sole and will not take a pin-tech touring boot, so a boot with a rockered touring sole is not a match. The norm is stamped on the boot heel or spoiler, and we check it before we set the binding.
Why is there no weight listed for the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12?
Because we will not publish a figure we cannot stand behind. Dynastar publishes weights for the flat M-Cross 82, but this article is the Konect system version with an integrated mounting interface and a binding fitted, and neither Dynastar nor Look publishes a weight for that assembly. Quoting the flat ski figure would understate what you actually carry by roughly the weight of a binding. We are happy to put a mounted pair on the shop scale.
Does the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12 have a titanal laminate?
No, and this is worth correcting because Dynastar's own product copy for the M-Cross 82 describes a central titanal laminate. The structured spec list on the same manufacturer page names only H-Tech reinforcement and unidirectional fiberglass, with no metal, and we go with the spec list. Treat the M-Cross 82 as a wood and polyurethane ski with a fiberglass layup, and look at a metal-reinforced ski if damping at speed is the priority.
What is the turning radius of the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12?
It runs 11 m at 159 cm, 13 m at 168 cm, 14 m at 176 cm and 15 m at 184 cm. Those are short numbers for an all-mountain ski, which is the point of the shape. The sidecut also widens slightly across the run, from 128-81-110 mm at 159 and 168 cm to 129-82-111 mm at 176 and 184 cm.
Can the brake be changed on the Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12?
The binding ships with a 90 mm brake, which is the correct width for an 82 mm waist and needs no change. Look brakes are replaceable on the NX platform if a brake is damaged, and that is a bench job rather than something to do at the car. Bring the skis in and we will fit the right part.
Our Verdict
The Dynastar M-Cross 82 NX12 is a sensible answer for a skier who wants a frontside ski that carves and a binding already on it. The shape is quick by design, with a 129 mm shovel loading the tip early and a 14 m radius at 176 cm that shortens to 11 m at 159 cm, and full sidewall construction with H-Tech reinforcement keeps the edge honest on firm snow without the weight or price of metal. The Look NX 12 Konect GripWalk binding covers ISO 5355 (Alpine) and ISO 23223 (GripWalk) boots and comes with a 90 mm brake fitted. Skiers who want float in soft snow or the freedom to pick their own mount point should look at a flat ski instead.
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