DPS Foundation Koala 103 Skis 2023
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DPS Foundation Koala 103 Skis 2023
Model Info
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Product Info
The DPS Foundation Koala 103 Skis are a new all-mountain design from the masters at DPS, aimed at skiers who consider big mountains their playground and won't take substandard performance lying down. Skiers who range far and wide looking for the most creative line on the mountain will love the Koala 103, which has both the smooth playfulness they covet plus enough guts to lay down some wicked carves along the way.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker / Camber / Rocker – 40% Tip and Tail Rocker / 60% Effective Edge
Shape
Koala Shape – The Koala shapes promote a creative journey for those who see the mountain as their playground. With a more forward-biased center of sidecut and mount point, and a balanced, near-symmetrical shape, switch riding and big spins are encouraged. The progressive flex pattern allows for an energetic pop out of all areas of the ski, and tips and tails that will happily bend into a butter. These skis are solid performers when on edge too, so the arcs between features are just as enjoyable.
Core
Foundation Core – Aspen core with Unidirectional Carbon stringers
Laminates
Triaxial Fiberglass
Unidirectional Carbon Stringers
Sidewalls
Urethane Sidewalls
Base
World Cup Race Base
Edges
Waelzholz Edges – The Daimler-Benz of ski edge suppliers. Hardness: Rockwell 48c
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:
All-Mountain, Big Mountain
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm. 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.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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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:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- 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.
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Made in the USA:
Yes
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 168 | 176 | 184 | 189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Width (mm) | 126 | 127 | 129 | 130 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 103 | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 116 | 117 | 119 | 120 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |