DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP Skis 2023

The new Pagoda Tour 100 RP will quickly become DPS’ most nimble, versatile backcountry ski, offering unrivalled float for a 100mm waist width. The playful RP shaping characteristics lend predictable, intuitive turns in a lightweight ski that is equally at home on low-angle meadows and steep, committing couloirs. The Pagoda Tour 100 RP is perfect for backcountry skiers who get out and amongst the mountains no matter the conditions. Featuring the updated Pagoda Tour construction and the new Third Rail technology, the playful yet predictable nature of the Pagoda Tour 100 offers plenty of suspension for slashing, drifting, and pressing that is unprecedented for skis in this waist width and weight category.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type A real mix, from mellow powder fields to more technical, steep descents. The 100mm waist will work in a variety of conditions without feeling compromised.Skier TypeBC skiers who want a versatile option for using whatever the conditions. They’ll accept some extra weight from the width so that the have a bigger platform for when the snow is deeper or just requires a bigger ski to through it than some of skinny, uphill focussed models that struggle in heavy or choppy stuff.OverviewShapeThe RP shape is both surfy and intuitive. The tapered tip and tail initiate turns effortlessly and allows them to be exited with clean carves or easily washed out. 100mm provides impressive float when you find soft snow, working with the shape to allow the ski to flow through turns in powder and keep a fun. surfy feel even when the snow isn’t deep or you’re on groomers. The turny 15m radius feels great on firmer snow and helps create the flowing feel in softer conditions.RockerRocker at the tip and tail equates to 45% rocker. Sounds like a lot but it works perfectly with the shaping. The camber underfoot makes the most of the carbon construction and playful 15m radius.CoreAsh has aerospace grade foam stringers interspersed and Paulownia overlaid, creating a light buy strong core that has plenty of life and response. Third Rail Technology uses bio-based Algal Technology to improve stability.ConstructionThe updated Pagoda Tour construction benefits from meticulous attention to detail across the entire R+D process, from sourcing materials to finding the most optimal ratios between them. DPS have introduced Algal sidewalls and Third Rail Technology that are approximately 68% bio-based content improving performance and product sustainability. Their proprietary carbon laminate provides power and energy that’s balanced with an ash and paulownia wood species, and aerospace grade foam core. The final product is a construction, that encourages the skier to lap the skin track to their hearts content and enjoy the descent with the utmost confidence.Key FeaturesRP ShapingThe RP chassis started with the first Wailer 112 RP design that incorporated generous tip/tail rocker and taper. RP originally stood for ‘Resort Powder', and the legend began. Its shape opens doors and makes truly versatile powder planing accessible to many. The RP's core shaping equation is impressive, 45% rocker merged with a 15m sidecut and means natural, intuitive skiing.Third Rail TechnologyThird Rail Technology uses bio-based Algal Technology to improve stability.eB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) This is one of the most versatile tour skis I’ve been on. Not only is it light for it’s dimensions it also rips the piste as well as it handles and floats in the off-piste too. I’m not usually a fan of “tour” skis, but these put a big smile on my face.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)163130100115151280171131100116151370179132100117151480184133100118151550General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Mini Cap Full SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Algal TechDemo: No