Lengths:
155, 163, 171, 179, 184, 189
Dimensions:
134-105-118 @ 179
Radius:
18m @ 179
Weight:
1,800g @ 179
Best for:
Advanced or heavier skiers on the hunt for a lightweight ski that doesn’t ski too light.
Compare with:
Head Kore 105, Liberty Genesis 106, Paradise Vice 105
The Kaizen is a carbon ski that slices through tricky conditions like it’s made with metal. Following Nordica and Dynastar’s lead, DPS started with a split-core: two vertical layers of wood (poplar on top of ash) bonded together with glue to add dampness. DPS sandwiched the core with carbon sheets and added a snow-shedding topsheet. “The build is light, stiff and powerful,” said Ryan Stuart. “It arcs beautiful GS carves and knifes into hardpack.” The ski performed best off-piste. At Backcountry Snowcats, the Kaizen provided a predictable platform to launch into deep snow and tight trees. “A good progression ski for people wanting to push into more challenging terrain,” said Alycia Traas.
