The 2027 DPS Kaizen 100 builds off the previous Kaizen platform with a more mainstream all-mountain waist while keeping the surfy, intuitive personality DPS skis are known for. With a classic short turn radius and a balanced rocker profile, it's an approachable ski with a high performance ceiling.

Why we like it:

It's the rare 100 mm ski that genuinely feels quick. The short turn radius paired with a healthy dose of tip rocker makes the Kaizen 100 surprisingly nimble underfoot. It pivots, slarves, and slashes with a lightness most skis at this width don't have.

Who it's for:

Intermediate through expert all-mountain skiers who want a versatile daily driver that floats in soft snow but doesn't demand expert-level input on firm. Great for skiers who like a lively, quick feel rather than a heavy, locked-in one.

Highlights:

The Kaizen build is full carbon, with high-modulus laminates top and bottom over a Patented Dual Layer Wood Core of poplar and ash. The poplar keeps things light and responsive, while the ash adds the kind of damping and edge grip you don't usually associate with carbon skis. Underfoot, the Carbon Power Plate channels energy directly into the ski for a more locked-in feel through the turn. The rocker profile sits at roughly forty-five percent rocker to fifty-five percent effective edge, which is a smart blend for a ski that needs to do a lot of different things. Rockwell 48 steel edges and the World Cup Race Base with Phantom Glide finish it off, so glide and edge hold are dialed from day one.

Things to consider:

The classic short turn radius is fun, but it can feel a bit busy at high speeds in long open turns. If you ski mostly fast and big, the Kaizen 105 with its longer radius and more aggressive personality is the better pick.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size. Pick the length that matches your usual all-mountain length.