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DPS Kaizen 105

6 available lengths: 155, 163, 171, 179, 184, 189 cm
$1,695 MSRP
DPS Kaizen 105 — topsheet
The read

The Kaizen 105 is a directional all-mountain ski built for varied terrain and all-condition versatility, with a waist near the top of the all-mountain cohort and a long-radius bias that favors sweeping arcs at speed. Carbon construction without metal keeps weight near the cohort midpoint, producing a lively, energetic feel rather than a damp, planted one. It suits a confident skier who wants one ski for groomed runs and soft snow alike.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 105 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,590–2,076 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 18.0 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 26–32 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Kaizen 105's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 18.0-meter radius draws medium-to-long turns and holds a line through them; a moderate taper keeps entry manageable without giving up much grip mid-arc.

Stability & dampness

Built without metal on a wood core, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,873 g it stays light and maneuverable.

Float & width

At 105 mm it's a wide, soft-snow ski built to float and plane more than to carve hardpack. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
Metal
None
Core
Wood
Rocker
Rocker camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 155 cm163 cm171 cm179 cm184 cm189 cm
Tip (mm) 131.0132.0133.0134.0135.0137.0
Waist (mm) 105.0105.0105.0105.0105.0105.0
Tail (mm) 115.0116.0117.0118.0119.0120.0
Radius (m) 18.018.018.018.018.018.0
Weight (g) 1,5901,6741,7271,8731,9812,076

Common questions

How much does the Kaizen 105 weigh?

Per ski, the Kaizen 105 weighs 1,590–2,076 g across its lengths (1,590 g at 155 cm, 1,674 g at 163 cm, 1,727 g at 171 cm, 1,873 g at 179 cm, 1,981 g at 184 cm, 2,076 g at 189 cm).

What is the Kaizen 105's turn radius?

The Kaizen 105 has a 18.0 m turn radius.

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