{"product_id":"dps-kaizen-100-alpine-ski","title":"DPS Kaizen 100 Alpine Ski","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-ski-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-ski-page *,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page li { margin-bottom: 7px; 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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e100 mm All-Mountain Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDPS Kaizen 100 Alpine Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe DPS Kaizen 100 is a resort all-mountain ski for skiers who want one pair that floats on a storm day and still fits down a bump line. A 15 m turn radius on a 132-100-117 mm sidecut at 179 cm brings the ski around fast without being forced, and 45 percent tip and tail rocker over 55 percent effective edge trades edge length for early float and easy pivoting. At 1,867 g per ski in the 179 cm, the DPS Kaizen 100 is light for a full carbon ski at this width, and the poplar over ash split core supplies the damping that a light ski usually gives away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecs and setup notes from the CCBB ski desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eAdvanced skiers who want one resort ski at 100 mm underfoot, ski short to medium turns, and value float and quick pivoting over locked-in stability at high speed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou ski fast in long open turns, since the DPS Kaizen 100 holds a 15 m radius and 45 percent rocker, which asks to be turned rather than pointed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e15 m radius, full carbon laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e132 mm shovel, 45 percent rocker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eCamber underfoot, Rockwell 48 edges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003ePlayfulness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e15 m radius, tapered tip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e132-100-117 mm (179 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e15 m (179 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e45 percent tip and tail rocker, camber underfoot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eFlex Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eStiff underfoot, softening through tip and tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore and Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003ePoplar over ash split core, full carbon laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eMount Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eFactory-marked recommended line\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e120 mm blank off the 117 mm tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eResort all-mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 15 m radius at 179 cm is short for a 100 mm ski, so the DPS Kaizen 100 releases out of a turn quickly in trees and moguls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 percent tip and tail rocker lifts the shovel early, which is why a 100 mm ski carries more float than the waist number suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe split core stacks poplar over ash on a horizontal bond line, putting the denser damping wood low in the ski to settle vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1,867 g per ski in the 179 cm, the DPS Kaizen 100 stays light enough to keep swinging easily at the end of a long day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday resort skiing across groomers, trees, and moguls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorm days and soft snow at 100 mm underfoot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort to medium radius turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkiers stepping onto a lighter carbon ski from a metal all-mountain ski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with an alpine, GripWalk, or hybrid binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSki Selection Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength selection on the DPS Kaizen 100 is complicated by rocker. With 45 percent of the ski rockered, the running edge is much shorter than the stated length, and the ski behaves like a shorter one. Skiers who are between sizes should take the longer length. Skiers who ski mostly tight terrain and want the quickest possible release should take the shorter one and accept less float.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPS Kaizen 100 carries a factory-marked recommended mount line, and we mount to that line unless a skier asks for something else. Brake width has to clear the 100 mm waist, so a 100 to 110 mm brake is the working range and anything narrower will not close. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski, since a ski does not carry a sole norm and the binding is what has to accept the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tail measures 117 mm at 179 cm, so a 120 mm skin blank trims down cleanly for anyone who skins on a resort ski. Cut the skin to the ski rather than to the waist number, because the tail and shovel decide coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eConfirm brake width and mount line with the shop before drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eManufacturer specs · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e132-100-117 mm (179 cm). The waist holds at 100 mm across the run while the tip and tail widen with length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e15 m at 179 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths\u003c\/strong\u003e153, 163, 171, 179, 184, 189 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e1,867 g per ski (179 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003e45 percent tip and tail rocker over 55 percent effective edge, with camber underfoot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003eSplit core, poplar over ash, bonded horizontally with a damping adhesive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaminate\u003c\/strong\u003eFull carbon laminate with reinforcement underfoot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e4000 series race base with factory-applied Phantom Glide, a cured base infusion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdges\u003c\/strong\u003eRockwell 48 steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopsheet\u003c\/strong\u003eTextured polyamide, with a Carbon Reveal clear topsheet offered on the Kaizen line\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003eLifetime warranty on new DPS skis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare the DPS Kaizen 100\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDPS Kaizen 100 vs. DPS Kaizen 105\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPS Kaizen 105 runs a 134-105-118 mm sidecut and an 18 m radius against the 132-100-117 mm and 15 m of the DPS Kaizen 100, on the same split core and carbon build. Skiers who ski fast in long turns take the Kaizen 105. Skiers who want quicker, shorter turns and a narrower waist take the Kaizen 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=DPS+Kaizen+105\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the DPS Kaizen 105\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDPS Kaizen 100 vs. DPS Lotus 112\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two skis split a quiver rather than compete. The DPS Kaizen 100 is the everyday resort ski with camber underfoot and a 15 m radius, and the DPS Lotus 112 is the deep snow ski with a 140 mm shovel and no metal anywhere. Skiers in a place that snows hard often own both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=DPS+Lotus+112\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the DPS Lotus 112\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDPS Kaizen 100 vs. Atomic Bent 100\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atomic Bent 100 shares the waist width and very little else. The Bent 100 is a twin tip meant to be skied from the middle, with a forward mount and a symmetrical feel for switch landings. The DPS Kaizen 100 is directional, damped by an ash and poplar split core, and built to be driven from the front of the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/search?q=Atomic+Bent+100\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Atomic Bent 100\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the DPS Kaizen 100?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe DPS Kaizen 100 suits advanced skiers who want one resort ski at 100 mm underfoot and prefer short to medium turns. A 132 mm shovel with 45 percent rocker floats better than the waist width suggests, and the 15 m radius keeps the ski quick in trees and moguls.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the DPS Kaizen 100 change for this season?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe construction carries over. The DPS Kaizen 100 keeps the poplar over ash split core, the full carbon laminate, the 15 m radius, and the 132-100-117 mm sidecut at 179 cm. The change is cosmetic, with new topsheets across the Kaizen line, including a Carbon Reveal clear topsheet that leaves the carbon layup visible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings and brake width work with the DPS Kaizen 100?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eMatch brake width to the 100 mm waist, which puts the working range at 100 to 110 mm. The DPS Kaizen 100 takes alpine, GripWalk, hybrid, and pin-tech bindings, and no reinforcing plate is required. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski, because a ski does not carry a sole norm and the binding is what has to accept the boot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the DPS Kaizen 100 ski short?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. 45 percent of the DPS Kaizen 100 is rockered, so the edge actually touching the snow is much shorter than the stated length, and the ski behaves like a shorter one. Skiers between two sizes should take the longer one. The Kaizen 100 is usually sold as true to size, and that leaves plenty of skiers on less running edge than they meant to buy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length DPS Kaizen 100 should I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eTake the longer length if you are between sizes, because the deep rocker shortens the running edge. The run is 153, 163, 171, 179, 184, and 189 cm. Skiers who spend most of the day in tight trees and moguls, and who want the quickest release, are the exception and should size down.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat skins fit the DPS Kaizen 100?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eA 120 mm skin blank covers the DPS Kaizen 100, because the tail measures 117 mm at 179 cm and skin width is set by the tail rather than the waist. Trim the skin to the ski. Tail and shovel width scale with length, so cut for the length you own.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the DPS Kaizen 100 handle firm groomers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe DPS Kaizen 100 holds a groomer better than most skis with this much rocker, because camber underfoot and Rockwell 48 steel edges keep the middle of the ski engaged. Grip is not the point of the design though. The 45 percent rocker that floats the shovel is edge length the ski does not have on hardpack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe DPS Kaizen 100 is the DPS ski for a skier who wants soft snow performance in a width that still works on a hardpack Tuesday. A 15 m radius and 45 percent rocker make the ski quick and forgiving rather than locked in, and the poplar over ash split core keeps 1,867 g per ski in the 179 cm from feeling nervous in cut-up snow. Skiers who ski fast in long open turns want the wider, longer-radius Kaizen 105 instead, and skiers who want maximum edge grip want a narrower ski with less rocker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DPS","offers":[{"title":"153 \/ Hot Lap Pink","offer_id":48643760783517,"sku":"S-KZ100-153HP","price":2512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"163 \/ Hot Lap Pink","offer_id":48643760816285,"sku":"S-KZ100-163HP","price":2512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"171 \/ Hot Lap Pink","offer_id":48643760849053,"sku":"S-KZ100-171HP","price":2512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"179 \/ Hot Lap Pink","offer_id":48643760881821,"sku":"S-KZ100-179HP","price":2512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"184 \/ Hot Lap Pink","offer_id":48643760914589,"sku":"S-KZ100-184HP","price":2512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"189 \/ Hot Lap Pink","offer_id":48643760947357,"sku":"S-KZ100-189HP","price":2512.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"153 \/ Carbon Blue","offer_id":48643761045661,"sku":"S-KZ100-153CB","price":2652.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"163 \/ Carbon Blue","offer_id":48643761078429,"sku":"S-KZ100-163CB","price":2652.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"171 \/ Carbon Blue","offer_id":48643761111197,"sku":"S-KZ100-171CB","price":2652.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"179 \/ Carbon Blue","offer_id":48643761143965,"sku":"S-KZ100-179CB","price":2652.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"184 \/ Carbon Blue","offer_id":48643761176733,"sku":"S-KZ100-184CB","price":2652.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"189 \/ Carbon Blue","offer_id":48643761209501,"sku":"S-KZ100-189CB","price":2652.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/Kaizen100_TopFeatured.webp?v=1788457221","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/en-ca\/products\/dps-kaizen-100-alpine-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}