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.