What size DPS Skis do I need?
Wailer 99 Tour1
Skier Height (ft) | Skier Weight (lbs) | Relaxed |
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5’7″-5’8″ | 140-170 | 168 |
5’9″-5’10” | 150-180 | 168 |
5’11”-6′ | 160-190 | 176 |
6’1″-6’4″+ | 170-220+ | 184 |
What size should my skis be?
The general rule is for your skis to measure somewhere between your chin and the top of your head. With expert level skiers often choosing skis slightly above their head. SIZE SHORTER, CLOSER TO CHEST IF: Child’s weight is less than average for their height.
Is DPS a good ski brand?
DPS skis are some of the best skis in the world. But between their history, convoluted family names and variations, multiple high-tech constructions, and letter combinations it can be tough to keep things straight. (First hint: DPS does not, in fact, stand for “Deep Powder Skis”).
Should powder skis be longer?
Intermediates should choose a powder ski with a length that is even with their eye level. The longer length will give you more surface area to float in the deeper snow you will find off the ski runs. It will also help you stay more stable at speeds.
What does DPS ski stand for?
Drake PowderworkS
DPS, an acronym for Drake PowderworkS, was founded in 2005, when Drake and engineering madman Peter Turner turned their friendship into a business partnership. Drake maintained a passion for skiing from a young age, constantly wanting to push the limit of his own performance.
What size ski Do I need calculator?
Ski Size Chart
height in feet-inches | height in centimeters | suggested ski lengths |
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5’4″ | 163 | 150-170 |
5’6″ | 168 | 155-175 |
5’8″ | 173 | 160-180 |
5’10” | 178 | 165-185 |
What size skis for beginners?
A beginner will need skis that are quite short: 10 to 15cm less than their own height for downhill skis. A good skier might choose skis which are the same height as themselves for downhill skiing (and sometimes even a little longer for freeriding).
What size skis for a 5’7 woman?
Women’s Ski Size Chart
User Height (in) | User Height (cm) | Intermediate Length (cm) |
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5’4″ | 163 | 156 |
5’6″ | 168 | 161 |
5’8″ | 173 | 166 |
5’10” | 178 | 171 |
Why are backcountry skis so expensive?
There’s the rub: Well-made skis are expensive because they require a seam-less marriage of materials (wood, metal, fiberglass) and design characteristics (flex, geometry) that few engineers know well. Each ski length (175, 180, etc.) also demands its own mold (about $80,000).
What if skis are too short?
Having skis that are too short to support your weight will have a lack of control, lack of response or rebound, and will not absorb the vibration when at a higher speed.
What happens if your skis are too long?
TLDR; Longer skis have more stability and float better in snow, but they also have a larger turning radius. Shorter skis sacrifice stability (especially at speed) but are quick to respond and easier to make short sharp turns. Short skis turn faster but long skis go faster.
Where are DPS Skis from?
Salt Lake City, Utah
The DPS Factory is a modern American repatriation story. The current facility, which is located in the Granary district of Salt Lake City, Utah, is the leading domestic producer of skis. As we deepen our roots and heritage in Utah, the benefits are profound.
What is the best ski size for me?
Hint: your best ski size will be shorter than 200 centimeters. How it works: answer some personal questions about your physique, skills, style, and preferences. Then… boom! Your best ski size is calculated. Easier than falling in the lift line.
What is a DPS ski?
DPS Powder Skis: A Historical Retrospective DPS’ roots are engrained in the pursuit of deep powder. From our designers’ pre-DPS progressive powder shapes that debuted in the early 2000s we have led the way in the powder ski genre.
What is the DPS Phantom?
Through countless dawn patrol mornings and endless hours of tinkering, we’ve developed two bindings in collaboration with ATK that’s uniquely DPS. PHANTOM is a permanent, one-time application, waxless base treatment that forever eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards.