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DPS Foundation Koala 103 Skis · 2023 · 176 cm
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The DPS Foundation Koala 103 Skis 2023 are the perfect choice for skiers who want to take their freestyle game to the next level. With a fresh shape and flex pattern, these skis are designed to help you spin, butter, ollie, and transform side hits into your new best friends. But don't worry - DPS hasn't forgotten about the art of the turn. These skis offer a wonderful blend of power and dampness that's accessible to a wide range of skier profiles.
Key Features:
- Supremely damp construction: The DPS Foundation Koala 103 Skis feature a powerful and durable construction that employs best-in-class components from start to finish. Triaxial fiberglass wraps the bamboo and poplar bi-phase wood core, while unidirectional carbon stringers add torsional stiffness.
- Designed for freestyle: With their fresh shape and flex pattern, these skis are made for spinning, buttering, ollie-ing, and transforming side hits into your new best friends.
- Accessible performance: Despite their focus on freestyle performance, these skis offer a wonderful blend of power and dampness that's readily accessible to a wide range of skier profiles.
- Consistent design: Every model in the Foundation series shares DPS' C2 and RP chassis shaping that yields design and performance consistency from shape-to-shape and length-to-length.
- Best-in-class components: From start-to-finish, weight was not a factor during the design process. The result is an on-snow feel that produces unparalleled power without sacrificing durability or responsiveness.
| Ski length (cm) | 176 cm |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Ski type | All Mountain, Big Mountain, Freestyle |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
| Tail profile | Partial twin tip |
| Tail width (mm) | 117 |
| Tip width (mm) | 127 |
| Turning radius (m) | 18 |
| Waist width (mm) | 103 |
| Terrain | All mountain |
| Core/Laminates | Triaxial Fiberglass, Unidirectional Carbon Stringers, Foundation Core, Wood |
| Color | Tan |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
4.6/5
Justin steve owns this product
The DPS Koala 103 offers incredible edge hold on hard pack yet has plenty of tip and tail rocker to play in the deep, ungroomed terrain as well. The complex construction creates a damp yet lively ski that allows for a smooth ride when conditions are less than ideal but provides tons of energy through the turn. Additionally,... Read more
Ideal for
- Incredibly fun and stable
- Super playful
- Excellent edge hold off
Not ideal for
- Long radius so they have a slow turning feeling
- Not the lightest ski for a touring setup
- A bit wide to be a true park ski
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Justin steve
Ski Expert4.5/5
Marty G owns this product
The Koala 103 has become my go to ski for all but the deepest days around Jackson Hole. It skis everything really well and always has a little more to give just in case you want to push it to the limits. Chop and chunder? No problem! Groomers? Check! Bumped out steep lines? With ease! Little... Read more
Ideal for
- Great daily driver the Koala makes the mountain a playground while still amazing on the groomers
- Stable, damp and durable (world cup bases and tough edges)
- This and a powder ski are all that's needed out west
Not ideal for
- Not the lightest ski in its class
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Marty G
Ski Expert4.0/5
Leo Cocchiara tested this product
This was my favorite ski I tested at WWSRA Demo Day 2023! I kept finding my expectations exceeded at every turn with the DPS Koala 103. The progressive rocker in the tip engaged the turns really nicely and was extremely stable at high speed on hard pack, while the camber underfoot gave me great bite and response. Little bit of... Read more
Ideal for
- Versatile to all conditions and terrain features, even light touring
- Excellent for knee deep power and above
- Really impressive turn initiation, stability at speed, and overall construction
Not ideal for
- This ski is not for the carving specialist
- This ski is not for park skiing
- High volume back country
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Leo Cocchiara
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