Looking forward to seeing how the Armada Invictus fits into this category?!
Comparisons to the old 185 Cochise? Not quite sure how much softer the new Cochise feels relative to the old. Thanks
I can echo Paul and Jonathan’s observations about the new Wailer 105. I only spent a day or so on them last Spring, and they are a serious departure for DPS’s recent designs…nearly returning to the direction of the original Wailer 105. After skiing a bunch of DPS Hybrid and Carbon models, jumping on the T2 Wailer 105 is like clamping yourself into a damp and metallic set of sleds with stable crud-cutting ability and a sold, reliable feel underfoot. Not “playful”, but more a more “business-like” and rock-solid personality. I tend to be on the heavier side of many skiers at 185-190 lbs, and the strength of the Wailer 105 T2 was impressive, never folding or deviating, no matter what the pressure situation was. The new Wailer seems to like to get up to speed to show off its torsional traits and will make plenty of stronger and heavier skiers (or those who like the damp feel of metal) really happy when conditions get variable. I got the distinct impression the new Wailer 105 would have a long lifespan with its dense and solid construction. It’s good to see DPS exploring new directions for new styles of feel underfoot. The new Wailer 105 and Cassiar 95/85 models will give plenty of people something to try this season. (I was very impressed with the new Cassiar 85 and 95 as well last Spring)…Thanks to Jonathan and Paul for the observations….
Looking forward to seeing how the Armada Invictus fits into this category?!
Comparisons to the old 185 Cochise? Not quite sure how much softer the new Cochise feels relative to the old. Thanks
I can echo Paul and Jonathan’s observations about the new Wailer 105. I only spent a day or so on them last Spring, and they are a serious departure for DPS’s recent designs…nearly returning to the direction of the original Wailer 105. After skiing a bunch of DPS Hybrid and Carbon models, jumping on the T2 Wailer 105 is like clamping yourself into a damp and metallic set of sleds with stable crud-cutting ability and a sold, reliable feel underfoot. Not “playful”, but more a more “business-like” and rock-solid personality. I tend to be on the heavier side of many skiers at 185-190 lbs, and the strength of the Wailer 105 T2 was impressive, never folding or deviating, no matter what the pressure situation was. The new Wailer seems to like to get up to speed to show off its torsional traits and will make plenty of stronger and heavier skiers (or those who like the damp feel of metal) really happy when conditions get variable. I got the distinct impression the new Wailer 105 would have a long lifespan with its dense and solid construction. It’s good to see DPS exploring new directions for new styles of feel underfoot. The new Wailer 105 and Cassiar 95/85 models will give plenty of people something to try this season. (I was very impressed with the new Cassiar 85 and 95 as well last Spring)…Thanks to Jonathan and Paul for the observations….