The 2027 DPS Kaizen 100 with Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings reworks the Kaizen platform around a more mainstream all-mountain waist while holding onto the surfy, intuitive character DPS is known for. A short turn radius and balanced rocker keep it approachable up front, with plenty of performance under the hood. We paired the Kaizen 100 with the Strive 14 because of this binding’s well known reputation for safety, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring an LDN toe piece that optimizes contact and response, these bindings integrate seamlessly with boots and skis, allowing for a natural flex and balanced stance, making them the perfect choice to pair with this ski.

Why we like it:

Few all-mountain skis this wide feel this quick. The short radius and a healthy dose of tip rocker leave the Kaizen 100 nimble underfoot, pivoting, slarving, and slashing with a lightness most skis its size never find.

Who it's for:

Intermediate through expert skiers chasing one do-it-all ride that floats in soft snow yet never demands expert input on firm. It rewards anyone who prefers a lively, quick feel over a heavy, planted one.

Highlights:

High-modulus full carbon laminates sandwich a Patented Dual Layer Wood Core of poplar paired with ash: the poplar keeps things light and responsive while the ash lends damping and edge grip you rarely feel from a carbon ski. A Carbon Power Plate sits underfoot, routing energy straight into the ski for a locked-in feel through the turn. A 100 mm waist rides under a rocker-to-edge balance tuned to do a bit of everything, quick enough to pivot yet grippy enough to hold. A World Cup Race Base wears factory Phantom Glide for speed that is sorted from day one, backed by Rockwell 48 steel edges for grip. At the core is the three-part heel, which delivers the secure boot retention the Strive line is known for while keeping weight reasonable. Salomon's elastic travel keeps the binding planted through chatter and cut-up snow, so it does not get knocked offline easily. The LDN toe spreads lateral input across an extra-wide pedal for crisp edge-to-edge power transfer, and a sliding toe pedal lets the ski bend underfoot for a more natural flex. The whole assembly rides on a low-profile chassis that drops the stance and centers the skier over the ski. It accepts both standard alpine and GripWalk boot soles, and the binding is TUV certified.

Things to consider:

That classic short radius is a blast, but it can feel busy at high speed through long, open turns. If your skiing is mostly fast and big, the longer-radius Kaizen 105 is the sharper choice.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Kaizen 100 sizes true, so go with the all-mountain length you normally ride.