The 2026 DPS Kaizen 112 is a purpose-built powder ski that blends intuitive handling with a freeride-forward shape, offering exceptional float, maneuverability, and rebound. Designed around a 15-meter radius and a dramatic rocker profile, it’s a ski that brings surfiness and support to deep days without sacrificing control in tighter terrain.

Why we like it:

The Kaizen 112 makes powder skiing easier and more fun, plain and simple. It's playful and pivoty but still delivers the feedback and confidence you need to drive it hard when the terrain opens up.

Who it's for:

Ideal for advanced and expert skiers seeking a soft-snow tool that handles trees, steeps, and wide-open bowls with equal ease. Especially appealing for skiers who want float and finesse without dragging around a plank.

Highlights:

This ski’s 15-meter turn radius and deep tip taper allow it to slarve, smear, and pivot on demand—perfect for navigating powder in technical terrain. A revised tail rocker lowers the profile for better snow contact and improved edge engagement, enhancing its ability to pop energetically out of turns. Despite its lightweight carbon construction, the Kaizen 112 skis with a smooth, damp feel thanks to a refined layup that adds stability in chop and variable snow.

Things to consider:

The Kaizen 112 is optimized for soft snow and directional skiing—those looking for an ultra-playful or freestyle-inspired ride with more tail rocker for switch skiing might want to look elsewhere. It’s not the best fit for high-speed carving on firm groomers as it is a powder-oriented ski.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Kaizen 112 skis true to size. Most skiers should go with their usual length, though sizing up offers increased float and stability for deeper or faster days, while sizing down enhances tight-tree maneuverability.