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Dynastar M-Cross 82 vs Elan Wildcat 83 TI

The M-Cross 82 and the Wildcat 83 TI compared. They share 82 mm underfoot. Turn radii are 14 m and 13 m.

Dynastar M-Cross 82 — topsheet
M-Cross 82
$550 MSRP 4 lengths · 159, 168, 176, 184 cm
Elan Wildcat 83 TI — topsheet
Wildcat 83 TI
$550 MSRP 4 lengths · 144, 152, 160, 168 cm

Where each ski sits across every ski we carry

M-Cross 82
Wildcat 83 TI
Waist
82 mm
82 mm
Narrower · firmer-snowWider · powder
Weight
1,600 g
Not published
Lighter · playfulHeavier · damp & planted
Tip taper
47 mm
48 mm
Straighter · grippyMore taper · loose
Turn radius
14.0 m
13.0 m
Shorter · quickLonger · stable

Head to head, by character

Each ski's own read, side by side — the same three things that define how it skis.
Turn & shape
A 14.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
A 13.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
Stability & dampness
Built without metal on a poplar wood core, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,600 g it stays light and maneuverable.
A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance.
Float & width
At 82 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
At 82 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. An asymmetric rocker profile tunes float and grip differently at tip and tail.

Full spec comparison

SpecM-Cross 82Wildcat 83 TI
Waist 82 mm 82 mm
Sidecut 129·82·111 mm 130·82·110 mm
Weight @ default 1,600 g Not published
Weight range 1,450–1,650 g Not published
Turn radius 14.0 m full-length 13.0 m full-length
Metal None Titanal
Core Poplar wood core Laminated woodcore
Lengths 159–184 cm 144–168 cm
MSRP $550 $550