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DPS Koala 111

3 available lengths: 176, 184, 189 cm
$1,195 MSRP
DPS Koala 111 — topsheet
The read

A wide, carbon-built freeride ski designed for powder and creative all-mountain riding, the Koala 111 sits wider than most freeride skis in the catalog and heavier than most as well. Its rocker-camber profile and carbon construction lean toward float and liveliness, while its weight leans toward stability in variable snow. It suits skiers who want a playful, style-forward freeride tool with enough mass to stay composed at speed.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 111 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 2,050–2,300 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 18.0 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 26–29 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Koala 111'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. Even without metal, 2,200 g gives it a planted, substantial feel underfoot.

Float & width

At 111 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 176 cm184 cm189 cm
Tip (mm) 137.0139.0140.0
Waist (mm) 111.0111.0111.0
Tail (mm) 125.0127.0128.0
Radius (m) 18.018.018.0
Weight (g) 2,0502,2002,300

Common questions

How much does the Koala 111 weigh?

Per ski, the Koala 111 weighs 2,050–2,300 g across its lengths (2,050 g at 176 cm, 2,200 g at 184 cm, 2,300 g at 189 cm).

What is the Koala 111's turn radius?

The Koala 111 has a 18.0 m turn radius.

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