DPS Koala 103 Skis 2024

The DPS Koala 103 is for the modern freeskier and freestyle enthusiast, a ski that is all about balance, stability, and, above all, fun. With its innovative design and flex profile used across the Foundation range, the Koala 103 offers limitless potential. Whether you're slaying the park or exploring new lines all over the hill, this ski delivers a super damp ride that keeps you connected to the slope, no matter how crusty or chewed up it gets. Feel the infectious energy in its core, urging you to find that playful line you'd missed before. Suited to skiers who prioritize power and dampness over lightweight, the DPS Koala 103 is the perfect companion for fast turns, confident off-piste ventures, and a no-rules approach to riding.

Terrain Type & Ability Level

Terrain Type
They eagerly conquer a wide range of terrain with their versatile 103mm waist, prepared for everything from stomping drops to lapping the kicker line in the park or tearing around the pistes. Modern shaping ensures they're playful and manoeuvrable no matter where you choose your lines.

Skier Type
Perfect for freestylers who like to take their tricks into deeper snow, not just the park. They value stability and aren't afraid of going a bit wider for extra float. They'll happily spend an afternoon in the park or spend a day lapping their favorite tree-line or powder bowl and love scouting out the next jib or side hit.

Overview

Shape
At 103mm in the waist, it's more playful edge-to-edge on harder snow compared to its wider counterpart, yet it's still super stable for choppy snow and stomping tricks in the park. It's also wide enough to have fun in soft snow. Setback contact points and early taper reduce the effective edge to 60% of its length, making them nimble on hard snow. Add in a playful core, and you can pop, butter, and carve your way around the whole hill.

Rocker
Large Tip and tail rockers give great manouvrablitiy and lots of floatation, and a low camber profile under foot gives stability yet still fells lively and poppy

Core
Foundation Core - bamboo and poplar bi-phase wood core, while unidirectional carbon stringers add torsional stiffness. The result is an on-snow feel that produces a blend of power and dampness, with a poppy playful energy.

Construction
Full Sidewall ensures the best energy transmission and the strongest possible grip.

Key Features

Double carbon stringer
Carbon stringers runs along the core, both above and below, giving the skis a playful feel and extra pop for launching off takeoffs.

Rockwell 48 steel edges
Freestyle skis equipped with Rockwell 48 steel edges offer unparalleled durability and razor-sharp precision, allowing riders to confidently tackle the toughest terrain and nail precise tricks with exceptional edge control. These edges provide unmatched longevity, ensuring skiers can enjoy a season of high-performance shredding without worrying about edge wear or deterioration.

General Information

• Skier Ability: Advanced|Expert
• Terrain Type: Freeride|Freestyle
• Rocker: Tip/Tail Rocker
• Radius: Medium
• 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.