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Lotus 117

PREVIEW 2023
The right ski for the right snowfall (which are increasingly rare in the Alps) to float worry-free and have fun in all situations
In brief
Suitable for
deep powder
Not suitable for
traditional skimo
Also suitable for
a few hundred meters of ascent
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  • In words
  • Technical specifications

    In words

    Intro
    At DPS, Lotus means three things: powder, powder, and more powder. There are two versions, the 117 we tested and the 124. With its robust construction (poplar wood, carbon-fiber laminate, and straight sidewalls) for big-mountain curves, this ski floats even when the snow won't stop, but it's rocker across 45% of the ski's length ensures good handling. So if you were looking for a ski for an upcoming ski vacation in some legendary powder destination in North America or Japan....
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    Technical specifications

    Recommended level
    Advanced, High level
    Construction
    sidewall
    Materials
    poplar, carbon fiber
    Base
    sintered UHMWPE
    Length
    185 cm
    Tip width
    140 cm
    Tail width
    127 cm
    Waist width
    117 cm
    Individual weight
    1950 g
    Sidecut radius
    21 m
    Available sizes
    171, 178, 185, 191
    Released in
    2023
    Made in
    United States
    Price
    1599.95 €
    Status
    restyling
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