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Behold DPS' flagship new ski, the DPS Wailer 106 Foundation Skis. The centerpiece of their new Chassis Design ideology, the Wailer 106 is up for just about anything. This new philosophy centers around the concept that a ski should be built from your center of balance outwards, using variable material types, thicknesses, and shaping, rather than simply laying material down on a pre-determined mold, "sandwich" style. The DPS Wailer 106 Foundation Skis combine brand new bi-phase bamboo and poplar with unidrectional carbon, for DPS' best combination of dampness and power yet. The DPS Wailer 106 Foundation Skis are at your beck and call, adapting to your style and terrain choice effortlessly, from a big-mountain line to freshly groomed corduroy.
Rocker / Camber / Rocker
Paddle Tech – Tapered, flatter sidecut section that blends at the contact points. It's the special ingredient that drives a uniquely smooth and intuitive sense of turn shape.
Chassis Design – In ski design, there is a conventional hierarchy of variables that drive the end shape. DPS has re-prioritized and reorganized these drivers so that the design now starts directly under your foot and moves outward to the tip and tail, as opposed to overlaying flex patterns on pre-drawn shapes. The result is an optimized relationship between the flex pattern and sidecut that is perfected through testing, and then mathematically translated across every model in the lineup. The goal is to create a distinct DPS feel that can be sensed in every ski from the Cassiar 82 all the way to the Lotus 124.
Foundation Core | Bi-Phase Bamboo + Poplar – Foundation is a completely reimagined and rebuilt construction category that represents a futuristic approach to ski design. Every model in the Foundation series shares DPS Chassis DNA shaping that yields design and performance consistency from shape-to shape and length-to-length. Foundation employs the absolute best-in-class components from start-to-finish, with top-notch durability. On-snow feel is a wonderful blend of power and dampness that is readily accessible to a wide range of skier profiles.
Unidirectional Carbon
Triaxial Fiberglass Laminates
Ultra-Durable Textured Polyamide Topsheet
UHMW Sidewalls
High Graphite World Cup Race Bases
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 168 | 178 | 185 | 191 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 133 | 133 | 137 | 139 |
Waist Width (mm) | 106 | 106 | 106 | 106 |
Tail Width (mm) | 122 | 122 | 125 | 125 |
Turning Radius (m) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1780 | 1950 | 2025 | 2220 |
The Marker Jester 16 ID Ski Bindings have defined freeride skiing for years, and if you're the type of skier who need this sort of retention and reliability they should be on your radar. A new Triple Pivot Elite 2 toe and Inter-Pivot 2 heel are totally dialed for the type of skier who needs to put absolute trust in their boot/ski connection and only wants to release when the consequences are dire. The stainless steel height adjustable AFD lets you use both your alpine and touring boots on the same pair of skis.
Triple Pivot Elite 2 Toe – This toe construction allows for impressive retention when freeriding. The spring in the toe is inserted horizontally and with a sole plate inclined by 5° it provides the highest energy absorption so as to reduce the risk of early release. The large supporting surface optimizes power transmission and allows for great stresses and strains. In relation to their weight, toes with this technology therefore achieve a never-seen-before performance.
AFD Gliding Plate – All Marker bindings (except the Jester Pro) are equipped with a moveable AFD (Anti Friction Device), allowing a precise release unhindered by dirt, snow, and ice buildup. The type of AFD is matched to the skier type, ensuring perfect functionality from racing to junior and even alpine touring.
Sole.ID – Marker Sole.ID allows Marker Authorized Retailers to adjust Sole ID equipped bindings to every type of adult ski boot sole, from ISO 5355 Alpine to ISO 9523 Touring, with a height adjustable gliding plate (AFD).
Inter-Pivot 2 Heel – The stunning heel construction delivers superior holding power for freeriding. The Inter Pivot Heel directs the power forces in the angle of elasticity improving the holding power and reducing pre-releases.
Stand Height – 22 mm
Recommended Skier Weight – 130+ lbs
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (mm) | 90 | 100 | 110 | 136 |
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Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 1053 | 1054 | 1056 |