Name: Kaizen 105 26/27
Brand: DPS
SKU: 810182503080
Price: 1895.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Color — Satin Carbon Blue

Satin Carbon Blue

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The Kaizen 105 is DPS's confidence-inspiring all-mountain ski, with a 105 mm waist, full carbon construction and a split wood core for stability and dampness. This version comes in Satin Carbon Blue. It has Rockwell 48 steel edges, a 4000-series World Cup base with factory-applied Phantom Glide, a textured topsheet that shrugs off cosmetic damage and an aluminum tailbar, and it is made in the USA.

The trade-off is a ski that wants to be driven. It has a longer turn radius and less rocker than the rest of the Kaizen line, and its minimal tip taper keeps it engaged with the snow for a connected, planted feel. That rewards an aggressive skier, while anyone who likes quick, pivoty turns will get along better with the Kaizen 100.

It is for hard-charging skiers who want performance in both perfect and less than perfect conditions, from fresh groomers to powder and sunbaked crud. DPS says it does not believe in a true one-ski quiver, but that this one comes close.

DPS makes it from 155 to 189 cm. Stop by and we will help you choose the right length for your size and speed.

We love the Kaizen 105 for strong skiers who want one pair that charges every corner of the mountain, whatever the snow is doing.

Tech Features

Premium Carbon Construction

Aerospace-grade carbon fiber throughout for crisp energy transfer and a long fatigue life.

Phantom Glide Treatment

A factory-applied, long-lasting base treatment for fast, low-maintenance glide.

Proprietary Wood Cores

Cores built in-house by DPS, with wood species chosen for what each ski needs to do.

Tougher Topsheets

A rugged, textured topsheet that holds up to heavy use and resists cosmetic damage.

4000-Series World Cup Base

A durable race-grade base with a precision tune and structure tailored to each ski.

Rockwell 48 Steel Edges

Edges hardened to Rockwell 48 for lasting sharpness, durability and reliable grip.

Aluminum Tailbar

An aluminum tail bar resists dings and delamination from daily knocks and tail smacks.

Complete Specs

Length (cm)	Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)	Radius (m)	Weight per ski (g)
155	131 / 105 / 115	18	1590
163	132 / 105 / 116	18	1674
171	133 / 105 / 117	18	1727
179	134 / 105 / 118	18	1873
184	135 / 105 / 119	18	1981
189	137 / 105 / 120	18	2076

Details

Terrain: All-mountain
Rocker / effective edge: 40% rocker, 60% effective edge
Turn radius: 18m
Construction: Full carbon with split wood core
Base: 4000-series World Cup base, Phantom Glide
Made in: USA

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.

Recommended Alpine Length (cm)

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

Quick Rule

Beginner: ski tip around your chin. Shorter skis turn easily.
Intermediate: tip between your nose and forehead.
Advanced: tip around the top of your head, for stability at speed.
Expert: about 5cm longer than advanced, for hard charging and big-mountain terrain.

Adjust For

Go longer: heavier build, fast skiing, deep snow, lots of tip rocker.
Go shorter: lighter build, tight trees and moguls, uphill touring.
Telemark: if you want a ski for tele, we recommend going down about 10cm from the length you normally like.

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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Kaizen 105 26/27