TESTED 2023
Competitive weight-to-width ratio for going from resort moguls and groomers to fresh powder
In brief
Suitable for
easy ski touring, entry and intermediate level, slower speeds
Not suitable for
high performance, new school, hard snow and ice
Also suitable for
long, easy outings; transitioning from old-school skimo
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In words
Intro
Pagoda Tour is DSP's lightweight skimo line. It has a really competitive weight-to-width ratio, which is great for getting the most out of this all-terrain ski in true American style. It's a ski for those who like going from resort moguls and groomers to fresh powder. The construction has evolved from last year, making this the second generation of the Pagoda Tour. Here, we now find an interaction between the hybrid wood-foam core, which works in harmony with the new sidewalls (made from 63% micro-algae), for bio-resins that are great at absorbing vibration and providing mechanical elasticity.
On the snow
Super light underfoot, you get an immediate sense of handling and easy turns, making this a good ski for anyone entering the world of freetouring or for old-school ski mountaineers looking for a ski with a wider waist. It's almost mandatory to use a pin binding to chew up tons of ascent on a wide range of outing types. It's not great at really high speeds and isn't suited for pro-level performance, but it holds its own on any terrain and is always reliable at more moderate speeds. The tip rocker enables you to float in powder and helps guide the ski into the turns, but it tends to slap on hard terrain and packed snow. It gives support to less skilled skiers or those with less physical fitness, enabling you to ski safely on all types of skimo itineraries, so long as you slow down on hard, steep terrain. Not recommended for heavy, powerful skiers, it's a good ski for women or for lighter men.
Technical specifications
Construction
cap-sidewall
Materials
paulownia, ash, carbon fiber, aerospace foam
Base
sintered UHMWPA with carbon
Available sizes
153, 163, 171, 179, 184
Released in
2022
Made in
United States
Price
1549.95 €
Status
Continuative
Declared specsMeasured by us
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179 cm
Length
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132 cm
Tip width
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117 cm
Tail width
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100 cm
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Camber
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Tip rocker
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Tail rocker
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1.480 g
Individual weight
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Left weight
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Right weight
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15 m
Sidecut radius
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Tip torsion
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Center torsion
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Tail torsion
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