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DPS Pisteworks 79

4 available lengths: 160, 167, 174, 181 cm
$1,995 MSRP
DPS Pisteworks 79 — topsheet
The read

A dedicated on-piste performance carver built for groomers and high-g carved turns. Its full-carbon construction with no metal makes it notably lighter than most piste skis in the catalog, lending quickness and a compliant, energetic flex rather than the damp weight of traditional carvers. Its short-radius bias and wider-than-typical waist for the category suit a skier who wants nimble, dynamic edge-to-edge performance on hardpack.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 79 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,420–1,730 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 13.5 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 41–51 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Pisteworks 79's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 13.5-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.

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 1,650 g it stays light and maneuverable.

Float & width

At 79 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. 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 160 cm167 cm174 cm181 cm
Tip (mm) 120.0123.0126.0130.0
Waist (mm) 79.079.079.079.0
Tail (mm) 104.0106.0109.0112.0
Radius (m) 13.513.513.513.5
Weight (g) 1,4201,5401,6501,730

Common questions

How much does the Pisteworks 79 weigh?

Per ski, the Pisteworks 79 weighs 1,420–1,730 g across its lengths (1,420 g at 160 cm, 1,540 g at 167 cm, 1,650 g at 174 cm, 1,730 g at 181 cm).

What is the Pisteworks 79's turn radius?

The Pisteworks 79 has a 13.5 m turn radius.

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