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Outside Magazine, January 2007

Review: Covet
DPS Lotus and Lotus 120

By Megan Michelson


DPS Lotus and Lotus 120 Skis
Carbon-fiber powder skis (Mark Wiens)
Owning a pair of skis from DPS is like going to a premier nightclub: There's a hefty cover charge and a long line to get in, but the wait is worth it. When you're ready to take the plunge, don't waste time looking for these light yet rigid carbon-fiber boards on the ski-shop rack—you can order them online or by phone only, after which they're shipped to your door for an extra $40. (But, hey, who's counting?) The Boulder-based company's five-shape quiver contains the reverse-camber Lotus 138, the best choice for deep powder, and the more versatile Lotus 120, which has a conventional sidecut for better edging in mixed conditions. At twice the stiffness of normal skis but half the weight, they ride like a water ski—all float, no fat. $910 (without bindings); dimensions: 140/138/139 (Lotus 138), 140/120/125 (Lotus 120); dpskis.com


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