Special Edition Carbon Pagoda Tour 112 Japan
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Regular price $1,895
*We made the best skis on the planet even better. Each Special Edition ski includes a factory application of our PHANTOM Glide Base Treatment.
People, places, and the pursuit of the perfect turn have shaped the DPS brand since its inception. Our products embody this ethos, and for 2023, our Special Edition Carbon Pagoda Tour offerings pay homage to the key places that have influenced our brand over the past 18 years. From the stunning landscapes of North America, South America, Japan, and Europe to the remarkable individuals we've encountered along the way, these locations have played a vital role in building the DPS legacy.
Deep white snow and Shirakaba trees remind us of our time in Japan, along with the iconic snow monkey.
The Japanese heritage and mountains have always been important to DPS, from employing Japanese inspired Lean Manufacturing processes throughout our factory, (manufacturing efficiency and respect for coworkers) and designing skis for the historically deep snowpack. Our Pagoda (horizontal layering of materials) and Kaizen (incremental improvements over time) line of skis pay homage to what we deem an important culture.
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Special Edition Carbon Pagoda Tour 112 Japan
Experience a level of both downhill and uphill performance that has never been available in skis of this weight category. This next generation of pure carbon fiber Pagoda Tour skis are damper and more stable on the downhill than any other ski we’ve ever made, all while maintaining the lightest performance-to-weight ratio.
The new Pagoda Tour 112 RP is the strongest descending touring model we’ve ever developed -- a surprisingly versatile option that can be your go-to powder ski and a do-it-all touring option. Fast and light on the skintrack with our updated Tour layup, RP shaping provides an approachable, surf-inspired turning radius of 15 m and a tapered tip that ensures you always stay on top of the snow.
Our Third Rail Technology implements a third sidewall down the center of the ski’s core, providing torsional stability and suspension reminiscent of an alpine ski, with a high enjoyment-to- effort ratio on the way up and a floaty and nimble ride on the way down.
Do you actually wax your equipment as much as you should? Do you care about the environmental impact of your wax no matter what type you are using? Make the best decision for the performance of your gear and the environment. PHANTOM is an eco-friendly, one-time application, permanent waxless base treatment that eliminates the need for regular waxing of skis and snowboards and is inert to the environment. When used on a properly maintained base, PHANTOM’s patent-pending polymer technology offers ultimate convenience combined with great glide performance that never wanes across all snow temperatures, and for the life of a ski or snowboard’s use.
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Following the highly acclaimed launch of our performance-focused tour construction technology in 2020, this year we are introducing the second generation of the Pagoda Tour Construction. While still maintaining the industry’s lightest performance-to-weight ratio, this new generation of touring skis are damper and more stable than previous iterations. Primarily due to our new Third Rail Technology, this new and improved platform is also more durable than its predecessor, due to improved integration between the hybrid wood/foam core and our new bio-based sidewall material. This new Algal Sidewall Technology features 63 percent bio content sourced from a microalgae. This bio-oil is derived and formulated for its damping characteristics, bend strength, impact resistance, machinability, and bonding -- resulting in a highly customizable, more environmentally friendly material that we use to create more stable and durable skis. Utilizing our new Third Rail technology and better sidewall integration, Gen 2 Pagoda Tour skis are damper and more stable, more durable, and a step forward on our journey toward better sustainability.