Length Question: 184 or 189?
Me: 5'11"// 200
Strong skier, planning to use exclusively for touring days.
Terrain/Ski Character: Mix of trees and open terrain, so pivot potential balanced with stability would be good.. the specs state 55% effective edge length..
.. what size would you recommend?
DPS Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 112 Ski
Continuing with an intuitive, fun, and proven shape that has been accused of being "too easy to ski," the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 112 takes the reigns from Pagoda Tour 112 as the new go-to powder ski for those who are all about fun. Keeping the same sidecut and rocker profile that has made its forbear's instant favorites of those who have skied them, the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 112 is all about fun, allowing you to slash, dash, surf, carve, or slarve your way through fields of dreamy powder. Compared to the Pagoda construction of years past, DPS is now using a Carbon and Flax laminate (CFL) which decreases torsional chatter while also containing fewer grams, meaning you get better downhill performance at a more leg and lung-friendly weight. Utilizing Checkerspot algal material and Super Sap Bio Resin, DPS has reduced the skis' carbon footprint without diminishing their trademark durability. The generous rocker profile oozes fun and maneuverability that is equally at home in wide-open bowls as it is picking its way through tight trees. If "fun" describes what you seek from skiing, the Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL 112 should be on your shortlist.
- Carbon and Flax laminate provides a high performance-to-weight ratio.
- World Cup base shrugs off rock strikes while gliding exceptionally well.
- Textured top sheet resists snow and ice build-up, ensuring you aren't carrying extra weight on an epic day.
- Reinforced mounting plate helps ensure your bindings don't pull out on a big drop.
- More eco-friendly materials have been implemented into the construction of this ski, helping reduce its carbon footprint.
- Full-wrap polyurethane sidewall helps with edge bite in firm conditions.
- One of the most-lauded ski designs for powder in history.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 158, 168, 178, 184, 189 |
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Weight |
1280g [158] 1370g [168] 1510g [178] 1590g [184] 1720g [189] |
| Weight (pair) | 2560g [158] 2740g [168] 3020g [178] 3180g [184] 3440g [189] |
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138-112-122 [158] 139-112-124 [168] 140-112-125 [178] 140-112-127 [184] 141-112-129 [189] |
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Turn |
15m |
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Skin |
Rounded tip and flat tail |
| Specs Verified | |
| Design | |
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Generous tip rocker, moderate tail rocker, camber underfoot |
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Short turning radius, tapered tip and tail |
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Carbon Pagoda Tour CFL |
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Paulownia wood |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Powder, powder, and more powder |
| Notes | Carbon and Flax laminate makes the ski impressively damp |
| Bottom Line | Guaranteed to make you smile |
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10/23/2024
10/23/2024
Hi Ptt,
For touring use, I would lean towards the 184cm ski. 189cm would be a lot of ski on the uphill, and this isn't a straightline-oriented ski anyways! I think 184cm will give you enough float and stability to access the potential of this ski, and it will handle easier in the trees and on the skin track.
For touring use, I would lean towards the 184cm ski. 189cm would be a lot of ski on the uphill, and this isn't a straightline-oriented ski anyways! I think 184cm will give you enough float and stability to access the potential of this ski, and it will handle easier in the trees and on the skin track.
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