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DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer known for pioneering aerospace-grade carbon technology, announces Pisteworks®, a dramatic redefinition of the alpine carving ski. Pisteworks® represents the first full carbon fiber on-piste ski from the carbon ski experts DPS. Carbon’s characteristics—lively recovery, efficient energy transfer, and tremendous durability—are ideal for a high-performance carving ski. Pisteworks® utilizes premium proprietary carbon fibers. Combined with state-of-the-art lab and on-snow testing, these skis push the boundaries of high-performance carving ski design, manufacturing, and performance.
“For decades, frontside carving skis have relied on metal and fiberglass in the construction for stability and comfort. Our goal was to challenge this norm by delivering the same stability with carbon while also utilizing carbon’s inherent agility. Carbon represents the pinnacle of performance material in every other high-performance application and carving skis are no different.”
– Thomas Laakso, Senior Vice President at DPS Skis
An extremely limited release of the first Pisteworks® model, the Pisteworks® 79, is available today for pre-order in 160, 167, 174, and 181cm lengths at https://www.dpsskis.com/products/pisteworks-79, shipping in February 2025. The Pisteworks® 79 comes standard with the revolutionary base treatment, PHANTOM Glide, that provides a permanent snow-glide solution without wax. Pre-ordering the 13.5-meter turn radius Pisteworks® 79 is the only way to guarantee early delivery for this ski season. Additional Pisteworks® models will be available before the 2025-26 ski season.
The new Pisteworks® carving skis were developed using static lab testing and dynamic, on-snow data acquisition to fine-tune ski performance throughout every turn. Four-time Olympian and World Cup ski champion Ted Ligety spearheaded the design and testing of the Pisteworks® skis. DPS also engaged the world’s preeminent carbon fiber lab to enhance its already-proven carbon fiber technologies used in its all-mountain, powder, and touring skis.
“Skis that can handle high G-Force turns while maintaining maximum traction and responsive feel have always been the goal of high-performance carving skis. By analyzing real-time data during turns and optimizing the feedback loop, we’ve developed a ski that delivers a planted yet thrilling ride throughout the entire turn.”
– Ted Ligety, DPS Ski’s Head of Product Performance
To learn more about Pisteworks®, please visit https://www.dpsskis.com/products/pisteworks-79.
Watch this space for a soon-to-be-released SnowBrains podcast with DPS’s Ted Ligety.
