The 2027 DPS Lotus 117 with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings is a wide-bodied powder ski built for chasing the deepest days. A generous waist meets a longer turn radius than the 112, giving it a directional, charging personality that feels at home in big terrain. We paired the Lotus 117 with the Marker Griffon 13 ID because of the Griffon’s precision and reliability for all mountain and freeride skiers. With a robust construction and all the best tech, the Griffon 13 is a popular high-performance binding choice for wider-bodied skis for good reason.

Why we like it:

Where the 112 is all about quick, slashy powder turns, the 117 is built to hold a line at speed. The longer radius and slightly heavier feel deliver the kind of stability that makes big-mountain skiing on a powder ski feel a lot less sketchy.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert powder skiers who like to take big terrain at speed. It suits skiers who travel to deep-snow destinations, ski big-mountain lines, or simply want a wider platform for resort storm days.

Highlights:

The 117 shares the Lotus 112's simple, light build, a poplar wood core inside high-modulus full carbon laminates, no metal and no bonded plates underfoot, just the pure carbon approach DPS has spent two decades refining. Personality comes from the shape: a long turn radius for a powder ski, generous tip rocker for float, and a slightly stiffer tail that settles the ski at speed. A 117 mm waist gives it the platform to charge through deep snow rather than only slash across it. The same premium Rockwell 48 steel edges and Phantom-treated World Cup Race Base let it glide fast over long traverses and hold an edge on any firm patch hiding under the snow. Surf it, slash it, or charge it, your call. As we’ve come to expect from Marker, there’s no shortage of tech packed into the Griffon 13 binding. Marker’s Triple Pivot Elite Toe and Inter-pivot 3 Freeride Heel systems work in tandem to provide improved edge grip and control, as well as helping to mitigate vibrations for a smooth ride. A cleverly placed anti-ice rail sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape off those pesky clumps of snow and ice that accumulate on the sole of your boot. With Multinorm (MN) boot compatibility, the Griffon 13 is a versatile and reliable choice for a huge range of skiers and applications.

Things to consider:

The longer turn radius makes the 117 less playful than the Lotus 112. Skiers who prefer slashy, pivoty turns in tight terrain will have more fun on the narrower option.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Heavy rocker means the 117 wears shorter than its stated length, so step up from the all-mountain size you normally choose for the most float.