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At the pinnacle of all-mountain performance, Kaizen skis feature a premium full carbon construction perfected for skiers who demand more: more energy, more stability, and more versatility. Representing the latest evolution of our all-mountain design, Kaizen delivers unmatched smoothness, power, and carbon energy in every turn, whether carving hardpack, floating through powder, or charging mixed snow.
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Directional Alpine Touring Ski for Powerful Backcountry Performance
The new DPS Kaizen 105 alpine touring ski is among the first to drop the RP and C2 designations that characterized previous DPS ski lineups. Instead, the new skis take on the "directional" or "rocker" designation. The Kaizen 105 is designated as "directional", meaning it's designed for a skier looking for a powerful, stable, and fast ski to be driven into GS turns.
Carbon Laminate Ski Construction with Split Core Technology
The ~40% rocker and ~60% effective edge found on the DPS Kaizen 105 create an engaged feel between the ski and snow at the tips and tails, while providing plenty of stability in any snow conditions. Its textured polyamide top is chip resistant, and the full carbon laminate and new split core construction provide even more stability and energy than in the past. Plus, with DPS' binding reinforcement, the risk of ripping out a binding, even those of the telemark variety, is heavily reduced.
All-Mountain Freeride Ski Design
The Kaizen 105 features a completely new shape, taking inspiration from both the RP and C2 designs to create what DPS considers a true all-mountain freeride ski. Whether you're looking to focus on GS turns or ski in style on or off piste, the Kaizen 105 is for you.
As a member of DPS' 2024 Kaizen lineup, the DPS Kaizen 100 is marked as a rocker shaped ski. Like the Kaizen 112, it features a substantial ~45% rocker and shorter 15 meter turn radius, both working together to create a ski ideal for a lot of maneuverability around the mountain.
The carbon fiber laminate and split core construction is new to this lineup, building on the horizontal lamination concepts initially found in the Pagoda skis. Layers of ash and poplar in the DPS Kaizen 100, as well as a new glue, work together to dampen vibrations, and the new carbon fiber optimizes energy throughout the ski for a ride that is surfy, playful and capable.
The DPS Kaizen 100's large rockered tip means this ski will float great in powder, but it can still wiggle its way through trees and moguls or arc turns on that beautiful morning corduroy.