The Pagoda Lotus 124 improves upon DPS’ storied and rich powder ski heritage. With a tapered tip that is reminiscent of proven DPS designs of the past, and its relatively low and gradual rocker, this is the ideal tool for the experienced powder skier looking to plane to the snow’s surface quickly. Based on 15-plus years of testing, the well-balanced flex profile is optimised to encourage large radius surfy turns in open powder fields and stomping high-speed airs. Equally at home when ducking into your favourite secret stash in the woods, turn shapes can quickly be shortened when nimble reactivity is needed. When the days are deep and the stoke is high, it’s time to reach for the 124.
Terrain Type & Ability Level
Terrain Type
The Lotus 124 is a dedicated powder ski. One to bring out when the conditions are on and you want to amplify all the feelings.
Skier Type
Good skiers who want a pure powder ski to add to the quiver.
Overview
Shape
Lotus-shaped skis embody the quest for the perfect powder turn. They feature larger turn radii that encourage big, sweeping turns, elongated rocker lines that allow the skis to quickly plane to the surface and pivot easily, and fat waist widths that generate the floatation and speed desired by experienced powder pilots. These skis were created to make the absolute most out of every powder turn.
Rocker
Rocker at the tip and tail equates to 45% rocker, 55% effective edge. Sounds like a lot but it works perfectly with the shaping. The camber underfoot makes the most of the carbon construction and stable 23m radius.
Core
A poplar wood core blends power, stability and energy without being heavy.
Construction
Full Wrap Integrated Sidewalls guarantee stability and precision, enhancing performance by providing good edge grip and smooth ski-to-snow contact. A mini cap adds extra protection from dings and bangs. The core is sandwiched between 2 full carbon laminates to improve the dampening and keep the weight down.
Key Features
Lotus
These skis were created to make the absolute most out of every powder turn. 25 years of powder ski innovation has led to the current line of Lotus skis. When Peter Turner and Stephan Drake joined forces in 2005, the seeds were already planted for key innovations thanks to their prior experience with powder ski engineering. The Lotus skis revolutionized powder design by experimenting with wide waist widths, rocker, reverse sidecut, and Spoon technology, which ultimately made DPS the first skis to feature bevelled tips. Lotus materials are each individually selected as the best in class. DPS look at performance characteristics, strength, and durability, and into the sustainability metrics of the materials. The aim is to make powder skis that are energetic, powerful, and stable. They also need to be trustworthy and have a long life. DPS are stoked when they see their skis from 10 years ago ripping down the mountain.
EB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) Floatation is second to none. The shape provides a surfy, relaxed feel on soft snow and it’s surprisingly manoeuvrable in case you need to chuck in a few tighter turns, but their sweet spot is fast wide-open turns in the deepest snow you can find.
| Size (cm) |
Tip Width (mm) |
Waist Width (mm) |
Tail Width (mm) |
Radius (m) |
Weight (g) |
| 185 | 141 | 124 | 131 | 23 | 2125 |
| 191 | 142 | 124 | 132 | 23 | 2200 |
General Information
- Skier Ability: Advanced|Expert
- Terrain Type: Freeride
- Rocker: Tip/Tail Rocker
- Radius: Long
- Base: Sintered
- Bindings: Ski sold flat
- DIN: n/a
- Construction: Mini Cap Full Sidewall
- Core: Wood, Carbon
- Demo: No
- Sizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down.
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