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DPS Koala 111
Freestyle creativity meets freeride confidence.
The Koala 111 blends a playful, freestyle spirit with all-mountain stability. Surf the soft, pivot through tight trees, and still lay down confident arcs on firmer snow. A lively rocker/camber/rocker profile keeps it quick to smear and slash, while a planted chassis stays composed when speeds pick up—equally ready to cruise or charge.
- 111 mm waist for soft-snow float with everyday versatility.
- 18 m turn radius (at 184 cm) for intuitive, playful carving and quick pivots.
- Freestyle-friendly twin shape and progressive flex—easy to butter, slash, and ski switch.
- Rocker/Camber/Rocker profile balances surfy looseness with reliable edge hold.
- Durable construction and quality base/edges for season-long abuse.
| Length | Tip | Waist | Tail | Turn Radius | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 cm | 137 mm | 111 mm | 125 mm | 18 m | Rocker / Camber / Rocker |
| 184 cm | 139 mm | 111 mm | 127 mm | 18 m | Rocker / Camber / Rocker |
| 189 cm | 140 mm | 111 mm | 128 mm | 18 m | Rocker / Camber / Rocker |
Available lengths: 176 / 184 / 189 cm. Dimensions shown by length; 18 m radius stated at 184 cm.
- Freestyle-oriented riders who want a surfy, nimble daily driver for the whole mountain.
- Skiers who like to mix butters, airs, and quick direction changes with confident speed control.
- Anyone seeking powder float without giving up groomer composure.
| Waist Width | 111mm |
|---|---|
| Turn Radius | 18m |
| Weight | ~2,200g per ski (189cm) |
| Core | Proprietary wood with carbon upgrade |
| Construction | Hybrid carbon + fiberglass, polyurethane sidewalls |
| Profile | Rocker / Camber / Rocker — twin-tip, 40% rocker / 60% edge |
| Best For | Powder twin-tip — playful deep snow with switch capability |
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DPS Koala 111
By PTO Team, Shop Staff · Spec review + powder day demo on this ski · Mt. Hood Meadows, OR
The take
“When Hood gets 18 inches overnight, this is the first ski off the rack.”
The Koala 111 is the deep-day version of DPS's playful freeride shape. Same bamboo-poplar core, same twin tip, same surfy personality — but at 111mm underfoot with a 137mm tip (at 176), it floats through powder that would bury the 103.
For 2026, same upgrade story: hybrid carbon construction, built in Salt Lake City. Triaxial fiberglass wrap with unidirectional carbon stringers above and below the bi-phase core. The result is a ski that weighs ~2,055g in the 176 — light for a 111mm powder ski with this much construction.
The Koala 111 is not a charger. It's a surfer. The tapered shape and twin-tip tail let you ride it loose, drift through turns, smear into pillow lines, and land switch off drops. The bamboo core absorbs impacts with a soft, damp feel. If the Wailer is a sports car, the Koala is a surfboard.
In deep snow, it planes effortlessly. The rocker in both ends keeps the tips up and the tail free. You can pivot it on a dime in tight trees — at 111mm, that matters. The 18m radius is long on paper, but the rocker and taper make it feel shorter in practice.
On groomers, it's loose. Edge hold is serviceable for getting back to the lift, but this is not a hardpack ski and doesn't pretend to be. The urethane sidewalls and softer flex prioritize playfulness over grip.
Four lengths: 168, 176, 184, 189. The 176 and 184 are the sweet spots for most skiers. Phantom base treatment available as a factory add-on.
Bindings we'd pair with it
Mount point: DPS recommended mount point (center or slightly forward for freestyle). Our pick: Marker Griffon 13 ID.
Marker Griffon 13 IDRecommendedBest all-around match for freeride powder skiing. Mid-DIN, GripWalk-ready, light enough for the Koala's personality.
Look Pivot 15Big mountain / cliffsFor skiers taking the Koala 111 into consequential terrain — steep chutes, cliff drops, big pillow lines.
- Shift MNC 13Touring + powder
If you skin to your powder on the Koala 111. Hybrid binding handles both touring and downhill modes.
Flat mount — any standard alpine binding works. For a sidecountry setup, consider a hybrid touring binding.
