DPS Koala 119 Foundation Skis 2021
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DPS Koala 119 Foundation Skis 2021
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A new approach from DPS that fits right in here at evo. The DPS Koala 119 Foundation Skis were designed for the Koalas, the rowdy band of skiers behind DPS Cinematic. Combining hard charging technical prowess with a more playful feel, the Koalas asked for a setup with a more progressive, forward mounting point and less directional shape. The result - the DPS Koala F119 Skis, purpose built for riders who want to push the envelope of creativity and playfulness on big mountains and technical terrain.
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Rocker Type
Rocker / Camber / Rocker
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Koala Chassis – Skiers like Piers Solomon and Santiago Guzman mix hard charging directional skiing in deep snow with creativity and flair for play. Designed around a more forward mounted chassis platform that enables butters, switch skiing and landing airs, the Koala blends directional charging with freestyle nods to create a powder-oriented all-arounder for those who want to push the creative side of their big mountain skiing.
Core
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.
Laminates
Unidirectional Carbon
Triaxial Fiberglass Laminates
Ultra-Durable Textured Polyamide Topsheet
Sidewalls
UHMW Sidewalls
Base
High Graphite World Cup Race Bases
Edges
Wide Profile Rockwell 48c Steel Edges
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Big Mountain, Powder
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Terrain
Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Powder These skis are for the deep days. If you like to find powder stashes at your local resort, go on backcountry missions for the freshest of fresh or heli ski trips to BC, powder skis are what you need to stay afloat. Skis in the powder category are wide and most often have some form of rocker or early rise plus a relatively soft flex. Many powder skis today are versatile enough to handle mixed conditions and harder snow.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Long
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Turning Radius
Long > 22 m radius is best for powder and big-mountain.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Athletes: Piers Salomon, Santiago Guzman
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 179 | 184 | 189 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 142 | 143 | |
| Waist Width (mm) | 119 | 119 | |
| Tail Width (mm) | 129 | 130 | |
| Turning Radius (m) | 22 | 22 | |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 2200 | 2310 |