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DPS Koala 103

3 available lengths: 168, 176, 184 cm
$1,195 MSRP
DPS Koala 103 — topsheet
The read

Built for freeride and powder with a playful character, this ski pairs substantial rocker and camber with a carbon-only construction that keeps it lively and quick to flex. At roughly the 65th percentile in weight among freeride skis, it leans heavier than most, lending a planted feel without metal damping. It suits freestyle-oriented freeriders who want float in soft snow and enough edge grip to arc turns on firmer terrain.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 103 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,800–2,075 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 18.0 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 23–26 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Koala 103'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 1,900 g it stays light and maneuverable.

Float & width

At 103 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 168 cm176 cm184 cm
Tip (mm) 126.0127.0129.0
Waist (mm) 103.0103.0103.0
Tail (mm) 116.0117.0119.0
Radius (m) 18.018.018.0
Weight (g) 1,8001,9002,075

Common questions

How much does the Koala 103 weigh?

Per ski, the Koala 103 weighs 1,800–2,075 g across its lengths (1,800 g at 168 cm, 1,900 g at 176 cm, 2,075 g at 184 cm).

What is the Koala 103's turn radius?

The Koala 103 has a 18.0 m turn radius.

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