{"product_id":"dps-kaizen-112","title":"DPS Kaizen 112","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DPS Kaizen 112 is a full-carbon powder ski built around DPS's Split Core — a poplar upper layer bonded horizontally to a denser ash lower layer, wrapped in aerospace-grade carbon laminates on both faces. No titanal, no metal: the damping comes from the split core's bi-density bond, and the carbon provides the stiffness and snap. With 112 mm underfoot, roughly 45% rocker in the tip and tail, and only 55% effective edge, it planes early and pivots easily — a ski that drifts and slashes more than it carves. The 15 m turn radius at 178 cm keeps things maneuverable, and the lowered tail rocker gives enough edge contact to make groomed laps between storm cycles functional. DPS ships it with a factory-applied Phantom Glide base, so it is ready to ski out of the box — flat, no binding included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ski suits advanced and expert skiers who ski powder and soft snow as a priority, and who want something light and pivoty rather than stiff and locked-in. If hard snow, ice, or groomed runs make up a significant part of your skiing, the Kaizen 112 will leave you looking for grip that is not there — reviewer testing consistently marks edge hold in firm conditions as a weak point. Intermediates should stay away entirely. Skiers who want DPS's carbon construction but need a ski that holds a firmer edge should look at the Kaizen 105, which runs a directional shape with a longer effective edge and handles mixed conditions with considerably more composure. One note: this is the Kaizen 112's last model year — DPS is replacing it with the Lotus 112 for 2026\/27, so if you want this specific ski, this is the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaist Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1,860g per ski (178cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplit wood — Poplar upper \/ Ash lower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull carbon fiber, aerospace-grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRocker \/ Camber \/ Rocker — deep tip rocker, 45% rocker \/ 55% edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4000-series World Cup sintered + Phantom Glide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep snow and big mountain — maximum float with edge control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip \/ Waist \/ Tail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— \/ 112 \/ —\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— \/ 112 \/ —\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e178cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138 \/ 112 \/ 122mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— \/ 112 \/ —\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— \/ 112 \/ —\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"DPS","offers":[{"title":"158","offer_id":50569755033895,"sku":null,"price":1356.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"168","offer_id":50569755296039,"sku":null,"price":1356.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"178","offer_id":50569755558183,"sku":null,"price":1356.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"184","offer_id":50569756082471,"sku":null,"price":1356.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"189","offer_id":50569756344615,"sku":null,"price":1356.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7177\/0663\/files\/1_42871d7c-ad7f-47a6-afee-0317d8b238bc.jpg?v=1760970253","url":"https:\/\/933534.myshopify.com\/products\/dps-kaizen-112","provider":"PTO SKI \u0026 Snowboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}