I know that this website is not the most backcountry oriented site but just wondering if anyone has thoughts on Drake leaving DPS skis. Seems to be over a dispute with an investor which is really too bad... if anyone knows more about what the dispute was, I am curious to know. I am also curious about how this will affect their skis design and quality
Nov 14 2019 12:44PM
SkiBum.I’ve never ridden a pair of these skis but handled them and they are so light.The stereotype of “only rich dentists ski them” pretty much seems accurate from everyone I’ve seen use them.
I cannot say I have ridden them either but they always catch the eye. I have heard good things about the lotus 120s and a few other lines they make, but I have heard that the "dentist powder ski" holds true for most of their lineup
Nov 14 2019 12:47PM
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Nov 14 2019 5:16PM
SkiBum.I’ve never ridden a pair of these skis but handled them and they are so light.The stereotype of “only rich dentists ski them” pretty much seems accurate from everyone I’ve seen use them.
Whenever I come across them in a store and really look at them it definitely makes me want to ride a pair.
I have a lot of respect for the guy. The packs of Orthodontists and stock brokers from Boston vacationing in Park City are annoying as hell sometimes but, I mean, who wouldn’t want to sell skis to them all?
Nov 14 2019 5:29PM
J_ChristophWhenever I come across them in a store and really look at them it definitely makes me want to ride a pair.I have a lot of respect for the guy. The packs of Orthodontists and stock brokers from Boston vacationing in Park City are annoying as hell sometimes but, I mean, who wouldn’t want to sell skis to them all?
right... they always seem like they could be a fun rip around
Nov 14 2019 5:33PM
J_ChristophWhenever I come across them in a store and really look at them it definitely makes me want to ride a pair.I have a lot of respect for the guy. The packs of Orthodontists and stock brokers from Boston vacationing in Park City are annoying as hell sometimes but, I mean, who wouldn’t want to sell skis to them all?
Thats basically the real only way to deal with rich people in ski towns now lol.....You realize you're making money off them so its not that bad dealing with em
Nov 14 2019 5:48PM
Nov 14 2019 6:09PM
DeebieSkeebiesThats basically the real only way to deal with rich people in ski towns now lol.....You realize you're making money off them so its not that bad dealing with em
This. My buddies and I sure as hell aren’t the ones keeping the lifts turning. I’ll gladly welcome that rich family from Houston back time and time again for as long as needs be.
Nov 14 2019 6:40PM
Personally I don’t like them at all. I’ve skied a few different models/constructions and they’re not impressive to me. They feel like dead weight but I’m not the target audience so people who like them will buy them because it’s a good fit for them. They’re real popular in the Northeast, we sell out them at the shop I work at and they sell but the rich dentist stereotype is definitely true
Nov 15 2019 12:14AM
That sucks to hear he's leaving. Glad I got a pair before they go to complete shit.
The rich dentist comment got me. I've always kinda thought the same.
I bought my first pair of DPS ever this season (for 1/2 off randomly in August at a ski shop).
I'm going a light as I ever have and am pretty stoked because I don't think performance is compromised =
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