Tester
For several years now, I have been regularly testing skis for PowderGuide, especially from the Dynafit brand. These have included the Chugach and the Denali. This has allowed me to experience the changes at Dynafit in the touring and freeride ski sector for myself over the last few years. As ski tests are always subjective, here are a few details about me: I'm 178 centimetres tall and weigh around 70 kilograms, plus between five and ten kilograms of equipment in my backpack. I tested the ski in length 184. The binding was a Dynafit Radical TLT 2.0 FT mounted on a rental system.
While I preferred more playful skis a few years ago and skied with a heavy freeride setup, I now tend to ski harder. In principle, I would describe myself as a leisurely skier, but I also like to step on the gas sometimes. I was able to test the Meteorite on around 15 days in the Alps this season (2016/2017) - in powder, hard snow, wet snow and, of course, on the piste.
First impression
The bright yellow Meteorite is striking. The geometry of the ski and the design are very reminiscent of the Dynafit Chugach, but the Meteorite has a slightly narrower cut. Here, the focus is probably even more on the ascent, but this is not reflected in the weight, because according to the manufacturer, both skis weigh about the same.
As with all Dynafit skis, there is also a skin attachment at the tip. This means that the speed skins, which are specially tailored to the respective model, can be fitted perfectly and no snow gets between the skin and the ski. The ski has a tip and tail rocker, which in my opinion is not quite as pronounced as on the Chugach. The ski consists of an ash-poplar wood core and makes a well-made impression at first glance.
