The Kaizen 100 is DPS's do-it-all ski, a 100 mm waist with full carbon construction built around a split wood core. This version wears the Satin Carbon Blue finish. It runs DPS's classic 15 m turn radius with a big rockered and tapered tip, Rockwell 48 steel edges, a 4000-series World Cup base with factory-applied Phantom Glide and an aluminum tailbar, and it is made in the USA.
The trade-off for that much rocker is a ski that leans toward soft snow. It floats far better than a 100 mm waist suggests and pivots with almost no effort, while the split wood core and carbon give it the suspension and dampness to handle firmer days. Skiers who want a locked-in carver will be happier on the Kaizen 105.
It is for skiers who want one ski that can handle nearly anything, with a slight preference for soft snow. Think early corduroy, bumps, surprise storms and spring corn.
DPS makes it from 153 to 189 cm. Come talk to us about the right length for how and where you ski, and we will set you up with a binding to match.
We think the Kaizen 100 is a fantastic everyday ski for Vermont, quick and surfy in the trees and ready the moment it starts snowing.
Aerospace-grade carbon fiber throughout for crisp energy transfer and a long fatigue life.
A factory-applied, long-lasting base treatment for fast, low-maintenance glide.
Cores built in-house by DPS, with wood species chosen for what each ski needs to do.
A rugged, textured topsheet that holds up to heavy use and resists cosmetic damage.
A durable race-grade base with a precision tune and structure tailored to each ski.
Edges hardened to Rockwell 48 for lasting sharpness, durability and reliable grip.
An aluminum tail bar resists dings and delamination from daily knocks and tail smacks.
| Length (cm) | Tip / Waist / Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight per ski (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 129 / 100 / 114 | 15 | 1433 |
| 163 | 130 / 100 / 115 | 15 | 1550 |
| 171 | 131 / 100 / 116 | 15 | 1677 |
| 179 | 132 / 100 / 117 | 15 | 1867 |
| 184 | 133 / 100 / 118 | 15 | 1980 |
| 189 | 134 / 100 / 119 | 15 | 2080 |
This guide is for alpine (downhill) skis. Ski length depends on your height, your ability, and how you like to ski. Use this chart as a starting point, then talk to us about the ski itself: rocker, width, and turn shape all change how long a ski feels.
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" / 147 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 145–155 |
| 5'0" / 152 | 125–135 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 150–160 |
| 5'2" / 157 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 155–165 |
| 5'4" / 163 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 160–170 |
| 5'6" / 168 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 165–175 |
| 5'8" / 173 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 170–180 |
| 5'10" / 178 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 175–185 |
| 6'0" / 183 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 180–190 |
| 6'2" / 188 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 180–190 | 185–192 |
| 6'4" / 193 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 185–192 | 190–192 |
Not sure? Call us at (802) 253-4531 or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.
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