Dynastar Legend Mythic Rider Alpine Ski - 2008 BCS

Great all around ski for everyday in bounds skiing. It was my go-to ski for non-powder days. It rips hard on groomers and charges through crud. For it's width, it's pretty fast edge to edge and has some nice 'pop' to it.

I have the 07/08 version of this ski in 172cm. I used them all last season to ski all types of ski terrain in CO (in bounds). I would consider myself an aggressive advanced, but not quite expert skier, I'm 145 lb and 5'9". These are my first pair of "fat" skis and I think they are great.

They float the pow like a dream, absolutely demolish the crud, and ride smooth when you go big on open slopes. I have not had one moment of chatter from them at high speed.

As with any fat ski, they take some getting used to on the tight stuff, especially if you are used to more of a carver ski as I was. I would say that by my third day out on them I was skiing loose with full confidence.

The other item to note is they ARE heavy, which they sorta fib about in the description. If you've skied wood core skis your whole life like me, the weight is no surprise. They are no heavier than my old pair of Dynastars or K2s. Just don't think you're getting a lightweight pair of skis like they make it sound.

In summary: if you are a more advanced skier and want a rock-solid true all-mountain ski...go for it, this ski is excellent! You won't regret the purchase. If you ski groomers all day...save a couple hundred dollars and look elsewhere.

I have the Dynastar 8000 and have skied it in every kind of snow and ice. The Mythic Rider does everything the 8000 does with greater conviction. It is a stiffer ski and skis heavier, hence it demands more of the skier. On trails it skis like a GS ski with great edge hold, but obviously slower edge change and longer arcs. It devours crud, floats pow and handles windslab and crust as well as any ski I've been on. It is NOT a ski for bumps, trees or tight quarters. When I changed midday back to my Legend 8000's, it was like I had nothing on my feet--like skiing blades. The Mythic is a powerful, precise ski in the right hands on the right terrain (read steep and soft and very fast). If you can have only one pair of skis, go for the Legend 8000; it is more forgiving, more adaptable, and easier on the legs.