2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Model Year	Product Page	Ski Test Results	Chairlift Chat
2027	2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis—Skis with bindings 2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis—Skis with bindings	2026 DPS Pisteworks 79 2027 DPS Pisteworks 79	—

tester:

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 135
Days / Year: ~50
Age: 24
Years Skiing: 22

Hard charging, but with lots of little breaks. I mostly chase where the snow is good and skiing is fun rather than particular terrain, although I do love a technical line. I am almost never in the park and would never touch a race course.

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

167 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Nosedive and Perry Merrill, ungroomed variable and groomed ice respectively.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

This skis true to length, if not a bit long. It's the rare ski that sizing down a bit wasn’t an issue for me.

Scores

Floatation:6/10

Stability:9/10

Quickness:10/10

Playfulness:9/10

Forgiveness:10/10

Edge Grip:8/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:10/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

These are a true, any speed, frontside ski. Easygoing while still able to open up without any trouble. They don’t even mind being in the air.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

With the narrow underfoot waist I would keep these on-piste, but they can handle some variability in snow conditions. Packing no metal, their bite on ice is not top-tier, but still better than most and with any softness they feel incredible.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Despite their frontside nature, I think anybody intermediate and up could ski these and love them, including aggressive-skiing experts. It’s somehow both precise and forgiving at the same time.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

While its hard to say any ski justifies the cost of an NYC 2-bedroom condo, if anything does it would be these. Truly as close to a “does everything well” ski as I’ve skied on a frontside carver.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Matthew McManus

Ability: Advanced
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 182
Days / Year: 35-50
Age: 57
Years Skiing: about 40

It depends on with whom I'm skiing. Everything from Toll Road to Liftline (slowly) with my wife, to Centerline bumps/woods/any groomer at speed if alone or with other friends. I calibrate to the worst skier so everyone has fun typically

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

174 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Stowe, gondola groomers and off piste.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

These skied a bit shorter than length. This length worked for me.

Scores

Floatation:6/10

Stability:6/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:9/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:7/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:7/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

These were light, playful and easy to maneuver. They were fairly quick edge to edge for short turns and easy to initiate the turns. They chatter a bit through frozen chunks at speed but weren’t unstable feeling. Definitely more of a frontside, quick turning ski and playful on piste.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

This is a fun frontside groomer ski. I didn’t get a chance to ski it in bumps or woods so cannot comment on that terrain.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Intermediate and up.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

This was fairly easy to ski, quick and playful, especially on a groomer making short turns. It chatters a bit at speed or in chunks, but held nicely on piste carving

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Ken Marin

Ability: Expert
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 200
Days / Year: 90
Age: 60
Years Skiing: 55

Controlled aggressive

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

181 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Stowe groomers. North slope, Nosedive.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Felt shorter than a 181, maybe due to a more forward mount.

Scores

Floatation:5/10

Stability:7/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:6/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:6/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Playful ski, fun, quick turning, but not as stable on piste as some others on the testing group card.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Groomers and all all mountain.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Intermediate to advanced. This is a versatile skill and I think would be enjoyed by an intermediate skier as well as an advanced skier that likes a more playful front side ski.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Josh Matta

Ability: Expert
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 210
Days / Year: 130
Age: 42
Years Skiing: 24

flowly and technical

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

181 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Hard pack groomers.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

True to size, felt good for me.

Scores

Floatation:2/10

Stability:10/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:6/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:10/10

Versatility:4/10

Overall:10/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Best all around carver ever?

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Anything groomed with no people.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Expert/pro to Ted Shred and lesser skiers could like skid it around but it would not help them ski better.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

Might actually be worth the price.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Rich O'Brien

Ability: Expert
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 235
Days / Year: 15+
Age: 40
Years Skiing: 37

Fast and Aggressive Carver, Trying to Figure out Bumps and Trees

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

181 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Gondola groomers.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Right size.

Scores

Floatation:6/10

Stability:7/10

Quickness:9/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:9/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:8/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Super light and precise. Ready to tip over and make strong carves downhill.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Groomers.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Expert.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

A little chattery on ice, but great edge hold everywhere else.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Greg Petrics

Ability: I'm A Pro
Height: 6 feet 3 inches
Weight: 210
Days / Year: 50+
Age: 43
Years Skiing: 41

Reformed powder addict now seeking perfect piste n

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

181 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

I skied on Perry Merrill and Gondolier at Stowe. The snow was machine groomed granular with pockets of packed powder. There was a half inch of fresh snow on the side of the trails and in the woods on a firm base.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

This ski felt just right. This seems true to size.

Scores

Floatation:5/10

Stability:8/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:6/10

Forgiveness:6/10

Edge Grip:9/10

Versatility:7/10

Overall:8/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

This ski wants to maximize on piste performance, but I just didn't feel like it understood the assignment.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

This is a piste ski. It's literally called "PisteWorks".

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

This is for advanced skiers who are interested in skiing on piste.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

This ski is a great piste ski no doubt there. DPS has done something pretty impressive in putting together a carbon on piste ski that really has a lot of edge grip. Tip of the hat to them. All that said, if I had to grab just one piste ski, this would not be it. If you're looking for PURE edge grip in this sort of "not quite race ski", consider a Head e-Race Pro instead. If you're looking for something a bit more forgiving, but with loads of on piste performance, grab a Rossi Forza 70. A lot of my negativity probably stems from my general distaste for carbon skis; for me I LIKE the extra dampness of wood and the extra weight of metal. That's a positive for me, so removing those and replacing with carbon isn't really a positive on piste.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

John Stobierski

Ability: Expert
Height: 5’11
Weight: 180
Days / Year: 60+
Age: 65
Years Skiing: 58

Fast and aggressive

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

179 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Groomers.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Perfect length.

Scores

Floatation:7/10

Stability:10/10

Quickness:10/10

Playfulness:10/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:10/10

Versatility:10/10

Overall:10/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

This is the perfect slalom ski. Its quick, stable and has an amazing turn radius. It goes up on edge on a moment's notice and it’s quite light. If you wanna do lots of quick athletic turns, choose the ski.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

This is a front side ski and although I didn’t test it in a field, I think it would perform quite well.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Advanced intermediate.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

If I wanted to ski a slalom ski, this would be it. It’s ultra responsive and almost intuitive. It holds on ice incredibly well. There’s very little chatter at high speed. The DPS Pisteworks line is a true breakthrough in ski technology.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Kristi Brown

Height: 5’9”
Weight: 133
Age: Did your mother not teach you any manners 🥰
Years Skiing: stopped counting 😉

Playful & Energetic

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

174 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Mixed granular.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

The 172 skied big but worthy. I would have liked too try the 167 (the next size below 172). however if I was looking for a gs groomer and early season mileage driver especially out west - I would be super happy with the 172.

Scores

Floatation:5/10

Stability:10/10

Quickness:8/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:10/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:9/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

DPS earns most improved brand and welcome to the party Pisteworks! The Belle of the Ball! Ligety has lined up an all start fleet of ski weapons of mountain fun!

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

The Pisteworks just created an entire category to itself! On Piste galore for more and more! The 172 ripped apart Gondelier slicing through ice and mincing variable terrain effortlessly.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

The advanced skier will benefit most with the 79 as the ski is more demanding skillset to achieve greatest performance.

Anything else you want to tell us about your experience on these skis?

I am super impressed and would love to ski more of this pisteworks line up back to back. I skied this 79 and then 89 at end of day and was blown away!!!! Pink Champagne 79 for me.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Matt Stromecki

Ability: Expert
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Days / Year: 140
Age: 27
Years Skiing: 26

Would describe myself as a freecarver (Freeride skier at heart with a love for carving). Any excuse to go drops, cliffs, jumps, spins, etc., I will take. But also very much enjoy pure carving on skis that many would consider far too wide to carve on.

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

181 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Stowe, VT - Refrozen granular.

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Felt a bit short, would like to try the next length up.

Scores

Floatation:6/10

Stability:7/10

Quickness:9/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:8/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:8/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Twitchy and reactive but a surprising amount of edge grip. They are soft flexing, so it's very easy to manipulate turn shapes. It was weird to get used to how light and soft they are, but once you get the carving style they like, it is so much fun. You don't have to work too hard but you have to have good technique becuase they aren't super supportive or stable at speed. Lots of energy out of the turn to so you need to be ready for that.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Packed powder groomers.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Advanced to expert skier due to the reactiveness.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Mar Kuhnel

Ability: Advanced
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 150
Days / Year: 30ish
Age: 43
Years Skiing: 30

Chill and pretty consistent

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

168 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Icy groomer

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

True to size, yes I would choose this length

Scores

Floatation:3/10

Stability:5/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:8/10

Forgiveness:8/10

Edge Grip:6/10

Versatility:6/10

Overall:6/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

These felt a bit underwhelming for me, as I was hoping for a nice carvy and precise ski with lots of grip, but these felt too torsionally soft to offer the grip needed for the conditions. The tips felt slow to engage.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Definitely a bit more suited to all mountain than to frontside in my opinion. Better for softer snow, maybe a western groomer ski where there’s not so much ice.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

I think an advanced intermediate could have fun on these.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

Little more torsional stiffness.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Erik Timmerman

Ability: I'm A Pro
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200
Days / Year: 100
Age: 54
Years Skiing: 40

I am for smooth and strong

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

167 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Gondi refrozen and loose granular

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

It feels like a 167. I might choose a longer one.

Scores

Floatation:3/10

Stability:5/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:6/10

Edge Grip:7/10

Versatility:6/10

Overall:6/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

I didn’t really know what to expect. A ski endorsed by Ted Ligety from DPS built to carve groomers? With a carbon construction? I didn’t know if I should expect it to be quiet or noisy. How much grip could it have? I found it to be less turny than the 13 m radius suggested. The ski wasnt glued to the ground like I’d expect from Fischer or Stockli. Grip wasn’t great either. If you back off and don’t try to emulate Ligety, it gets better.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Definitely built to ski on groomed snow. Soft groomed. I think the wider waist is gonna help you lay down good carves when you get a nice velvety groom that we did not have this morning.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Seems like this ski would be great for an aspiring carver.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

I’d like to try it longer and straighter.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Dan Akins

Ability: Advanced
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Days / Year: 60
Age: 66
Years Skiing: 62

Casual carver

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

167 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Stowe, gondi, soft snow

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Short for me

Scores

Floatation:5/10

Stability:5/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:9/10

Forgiveness:5/10

Edge Grip:5/10

Versatility:5/10

Overall:6/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Softer edges and looser in turns than I like. Playful.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Groomers.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Intermediate.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

Torsional stiffness seemed weak for a carbon based ski.

Read the Full Ski Test →

tester:

Geoff Lindemer

Ability: Advanced Intermediate
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 180
Days / Year: 20-30
Age: 71
Years Skiing: 65

Good turns on groomers

Ski:

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Size Tested:

173 CM

Location, Terrain, Snow Conditions Notes

Groomers

Did this length feel short, long, or just right? Would you recommend sizing up or down, or does it ski "true to size?" Would you choose this length for yourself?

Jus right

Scores

Floatation:8/10

Stability:8/10

Quickness:7/10

Playfulness:7/10

Forgiveness:7/10

Edge Grip:7/10

Versatility:8/10

Overall:9/10

What's your first impression of this ski? How did it feel?

Stable.

For what type of terrain would you recommend this ski? Why does it perform well in that terrain?

Groomers.

What's the appropriate ability level and/or style for this ski? Why is it appropriate for that type of skier?

Advanced.

If you could change anything about these skis, what would you change and why?

Nothing.

Read the Full Ski Test →

2027 DPS Pisteworks 79 Skis

Why we like it:

Who it's for:

Highlights:

Things to consider:

Fit & sizing considerations:

Reviews

Q&A

Learn more about the DPS Pisteworks 79

SIMILAR PRODUCTS