112 mm Powder Ski
DPS Lotus 112 Alpine Ski
The DPS Lotus 112 is a powder ski for skiers who plan the day around soft snow and want a ski that slashes rather than tracks. A 140-112-127 mm sidecut at 184 cm puts a 140 mm shovel out front for planing, and a 15 m radius is short for a ski this wide, which is what gives the DPS Lotus 112 a pivoting, surfy feel instead of a locked-in one. At 1,974 g per ski in the 184 cm, the build is a poplar core wrapped top and bottom in carbon with no metal anywhere, so the ski stays lively in three dimensions of soft snow rather than planted.
Expert Review Specs and setup notes from the CCBB ski desk.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Advanced and expert skiers in deep snow regions who want a dedicated storm day ski, prefer slashing and pivoting to carving, and already own a narrower ski for firm days.
Consider Another Ski If
You need one ski for every condition, since the DPS Lotus 112 runs a 112 mm waist with deep tip rocker and no metal, which gives up grip and composure on firm snow.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Downhill Performance
15 m radius, full carbon laminate
Soft Snow Float
140 mm shovel over a 112 mm waist
Firm Snow Grip
Deep tip rocker, no metal laminate
Playfulness
15 m radius, deep tip taper
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Ski Profile
Dimensions140-112-127 mm (184 cm)
Turn Radius15 m (184 cm)
Rocker ProfileDeep tip rocker and tail rocker, camber underfoot
Flex PatternSofter tapered tip, flatter and stiffer tail
Core and LaminatePoplar core, high-modulus carbon laminate, no metal
Mount PointFactory-marked recommended line
Skin Fit140 mm blank off the 127 mm tail
Recommended UseDeep snow and storm days
Why We Like It
- A 15 m radius at 184 cm is short for a 112 mm ski, so the DPS Lotus 112 pivots and slashes where wider skis with longer radii have to be driven.
- The 140 mm shovel with deep tip rocker and taper planes early, which is the difference between floating on a storm day and pushing snow.
- A poplar core wrapped in carbon with no metal keeps the ski at 1,974 g per ski in the 184 cm and keeps it easy to move around in soft snow.
- The tail is flatter and stiffer than the tip, so there is something to push against coming out of a turn rather than a ski that only smears.
Best Uses
- Storm days and deep snow at the resort
- Wide open bowls and pillow terrain
- Trips to deep snow destinations
- Skiers who already own a firm snow ski and want a soft snow specialist
- Pairing with an alpine, hybrid, or pin-tech binding for storm laps
Ski Selection Advice
Size the DPS Lotus 112 up rather than down. Deep tip rocker shortens the running edge, so the ski behaves shorter than the stated length, and float is the whole point of the design. The run is 158, 168, 178, 184, and 189 cm. Skiers who ski tight trees more than open bowls are the only ones who should take their normal length.
The DPS Lotus 112 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 112 mm waist, so a 115 to 120 mm brake is the working range. 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.
The tail measures 127 mm at 184 cm, so a 140 mm skin blank is the size to order for anyone touring this ski. A 120 mm blank will not cover the tail. Cut the skin to the ski itself rather than to the waist number.
Confirm brake width and mount line with the shop before drilling.
📏 Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand
Shape and Sizing
Dimensions140-112-127 mm (184 cm)
Turn Radius15 m at 184 cm
Lengths158, 168, 178, 184, 189 cm
Weight1,974 g per ski (184 cm)
ProfileDeep tip rocker with heavy taper, camber underfoot, and a flatter tail
Construction
CorePoplar
LaminateHigh-modulus carbon top and bottom, no metal
Base4000 series race base with factory-applied Phantom Glide, a cured base infusion
EdgesRockwell 48 steel
TopsheetTextured polyamide
WarrantyLifetime warranty on new DPS skis
Compare the DPS Lotus 112
DPS Lotus 112 vs. DPS Lotus 138
The DPS Lotus 138 is the deep day specialist, 138 mm underfoot with full rocker and a 32 m radius that asks for wide open terrain. The DPS Lotus 112 is the powder ski a skier can use on more than the three best days of the season, with a 15 m radius that works in trees.
Shop the DPS Lotus 138
DPS Lotus 112 vs. DPS Kaizen 105
The DPS Kaizen 105 is the all-mountain answer, with a split ash and poplar core, camber, and an 18 m radius for firm snow. The DPS Lotus 112 gives up firm snow composure for float and a slashier feel. Skiers who ski powder a handful of days take the Kaizen 105, and skiers who chase it take the Lotus 112.
Shop the DPS Kaizen 105
DPS Lotus 112 vs. Atomic Bent Chetler 120
The Atomic Bent Chetler 120 is wider and more freestyle-oriented, with a centered feel that suits switch landings and playful lines. The DPS Lotus 112 is directional and narrower at 112 mm, so it covers more of a normal season while still floating on the deep days.
Shop the Atomic Bent Chetler 120
Common Questions
Who should buy the DPS Lotus 112?
The DPS Lotus 112 suits advanced and expert skiers who ski soft snow often and want a ski that pivots and slashes. A 140 mm shovel with deep rocker planes early, and the 15 m radius at 184 cm keeps the ski usable in trees rather than only in open bowls.
Is the DPS Lotus 112 new for this season?
Yes. The DPS Lotus 112 is new to the Lotus family for this model year, carrying the 112 shape that used to sit in the Kaizen line, with a new tip shape and flex profile. The tip taper is reworked to plane rather than hook, which trades some of the older shape's turn-y feel for float.
What bindings and brake width work with the DPS Lotus 112?
Match brake width to the 112 mm waist, which puts the working range at 115 to 120 mm. The DPS Lotus 112 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.
What length DPS Lotus 112 should I get?
Size up on the DPS Lotus 112 rather than taking your usual all-mountain length. Deep tip rocker shortens the running edge, so the ski skis shorter than the number on it, and float scales with length. The run is 158, 168, 178, 184, and 189 cm.
Can the DPS Lotus 112 work as a one-ski quiver?
No. DPS positions the Lotus 112 as an everyday powder ski, and powder is the operative word. With a 112 mm waist, deep tip rocker, and no metal in the layup, the ski gives up grip and composure on firm groomers. Skiers who want one pair for every condition should look at a narrower all-mountain ski.
What skins fit the DPS Lotus 112?
A 140 mm skin blank is the right size, because the tail measures 127 mm at 184 cm and skin width is set by the tail rather than the waist. A 120 mm blank will not cover the tail. Trim the skin to the ski itself.
Does the DPS Lotus 112 have metal in it?
No. The DPS Lotus 112 uses a poplar core wrapped top and bottom in carbon laminate with no metal anywhere, which is the reason the ski sits at 1,974 g per ski in the 184 cm and stays easy to move around in soft snow. Metal would add damping on firm snow at the cost of that feel.
Our Verdict
The DPS Lotus 112 is a powder ski that has stopped pretending to be anything else. A 140 mm shovel with deep rocker plus a 15 m radius at 184 cm is an unusual combination, and it produces a wide ski that pivots and slashes rather than one that has to be steered. A poplar core in carbon with no metal keeps the ski at 1,974 g per ski in the 184 cm and keeps the feel lively. Skiers who need one ski for every condition should buy something narrower, and skiers who chase storms should size up and enjoy the ski for what it is.
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