DPS Foundation Koala 118 Skis 2023

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Where the original Koala 119 was more of a Grizzly than a cute fur ball, the new DPS Foundation Koala 118 Skis have been re-engineered to cater to a more playful and creative style, with a shorter sidecut radius, deeper rocker lines and slightly softer overall flex. You may still want to keep the Koala 118 away from those bamboo shoots, but rest assured it will chew through pow and chunder like a champ, and won't disappoint when you spread a little butter on them, either.

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

Unidirectional Carbon Stringers

Triaxial Fiberglass

Sidewalls

Urethane Sidewalls

Base

World Cup Race Base

Edges

Waelzholz Edges – The Daimler-Benz of ski edge suppliers. Hardness: Rockwell 48c

Additional Features

Textured Polyamide Topsheet

Binding Compatibility

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.

Specs

Terrain: Big Mountain, Powder More

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
Ability Level: Advanced-Expert More

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.
Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker More

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.
Turning Radius: Medium More

Turning Radius

Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
Tail Type: Partial Twin Tip More

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.
Made in the USA: Yes
Warranty: 2 Years