Comments about Dynastar OUTLAND 87:

I am on the heavier side (225lbs, 6ft), ex-racer, part time coach and a strong advanced to expert skier. I have tested 7 of the top line All Mtn skis this past week listed in Ski Canada's Expert All Mtn Reviews.

My 4 demo days covered moderate hardpack (hard snow not ice), groomed runs, 10-15 cm of fresh snow and a ton of crud and cut up powder and bumps. The Outland outperformed all others I tested on my list. Great at transition from short to long radius, responsive in all turn shapes and solid in the carve (for an All Mtn ski) and moreover... FUN!

All Mtn skis are by nature a compromise. I ski in Western Canada (Alberta) and found for the varied conditions and terrain we see, these are the best fit I had access to.

My advice, try before you buy... any ski, but these are now my "go to" boards for a little bit of everything.

Comments about Dynastar OUTLAND 87:

I am 5'11'', 165 lbs (155 plus 10 extra of summer flab). Solid advanced skier. Ski primarily at Lake Louise(Alberta Canada) - mostly off piste.

Did a demo at L/L - 170 length bindings set at the recommended mark.

conditions were mid winter packed conditions with lots of crud on some runs.. Did numerous runs, paradice bowl, outer limits, Brown Shirt, whitehorn for those that know the mountain. Also some groomer runs and easy bump runs off larch. I didn't do any tree runs.

I forgot I had the skis on my feet - they worked effortlessly in all conditions. Knifed through the crud. I skiied moguls faster and easier than I ever have. My legs were not sore the following day.

I was so impressed I then bought a pair -full price- bindings set at recommended mark, skied right out of the box..

I then spend 6 days skiing them in Switzerland at Portes de Soleil. Conditions changed on a daily basis. Day one much like above. Day 2 woke up to 12 to 15 inches of fresh soft powder. The skis floated through it effortlessly. I don't have opportunity to ski powder often but it was virtually effortless. Two days later after rain and freezing conditions, the runs were bullet proof ice and in some cases were closed as too dangerous and people were downloading off the mountain. I skiied one of the closed runs - there was no way to carve due to the ice and steepness of the run but I felt safe and balanced on the run. Although not a carving ski, it was darn close and better than any other similiar width ski I have skied in similiar conditons. I think I felt a lot more comfortable on that run than some of the other skiers on it that were on narrower skis. Very quick edge to edge with decent grip w/factory tune.

The last day was fresh wet snow and rain. The ski sliced through and floated over the piles of wet snow effortlessly depending on the type of turn/skiing you were doing.

For light skiers looking for a great all mountian ski to work the bumps and off piste crud and forays on the groomers and for smaller amounts of powder, I would highly recommend you try this one.

Now that I am back home, will be interesting to try adjusting the bindings back a cm or two as recommended on some ski forums. I am not sure how these skis could get much better.

Other skis tested prior to buying were Volkl RTM 84, Rossi experience 88, Sno Day Heros, Atomic D2 VF 84s. The Sno day Heros were the closest to the Outlands in terms of performance but may suit a heavier skier better.

Comments about Dynastar OUTLAND 87:

Just returned from Val Thorens where I rented a pair of these after finding the conditions unsuited to my pair of slalom skis (1m fresh snow in the 2 days before arrival!).

These are remarkable skis - 'floaty' and light off piste, responsive on groomed runs.
I found that I could carve effortlessly, while short-swing turns required a little more input and concentration, but very rewarding with good 'kickback' and snappy turns

I cannot make any comments regarding moguls and later-season mixed crud piste conditions as there weren't any.

The bottom line is that I bought a pair of these skis after four days of using them - they are waiting for me in VT for when I return next month and I can't wait to get back on them!