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Dynastar Speed 550

4 available lengths: 158, 166, 174, 182 cm
$1,000 MSRP · w/ binding
Dynastar Speed 550 — topsheet
The read

A race-derived piste ski built for on-snow precision, this model pairs a narrow waist sitting toward the narrower end of its piste cohort with a short-radius sidecut for quick, nimble arcs. Titanal reinforcement in an omega-wrap configuration leans toward damping and stability, though its lighter-than-median weight keeps it maneuverable. It suits a skier who drives hard on groomed terrain and wants responsive, edge-focused performance.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 68–71 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,500–1,800 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 11.0–17.0 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 49–50 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Speed 550's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 15.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.

Stability & dampness

A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance. At 1,700 g the damping comes without a heavy overall weight.

Float & width

At 70 mm it's a narrow, firm-snow ski — quick from edge to edge and built to grip hardpack rather than float. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
Metal
Titanal
Core
Poplar wood core
Rocker
Rocker camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
LOOK Konect
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 158 cm166 cm174 cm182 cm
Tip (mm) 118.0119.0120.0120.0
Waist (mm) 68.069.070.071.0
Tail (mm) 103.0104.0105.0105.0
Radius (m) 11.013.015.017.0
Weight (g) 1,5001,6001,7001,800

Common questions

How much does the Speed 550 weigh?

Per ski, the Speed 550 weighs 1,500–1,800 g across its lengths (1,500 g at 158 cm, 1,600 g at 166 cm, 1,700 g at 174 cm, 1,800 g at 182 cm).

What is the Speed 550's turn radius?

The Speed 550 has a 11.0–17.0 m turn radius.

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