Gear:30

We talk to DPS Skis founder, Stephan Drake, about the new DPS 19/20 product lineup, and about two new skis — that incorporate a brand-new construction — they are introducing for their DPS “Dreamtime” event, which officially runs from July 15th to August 1st.Stephan also breaks news about their “Koala” skis, gives an update on the DPS ski boots that he and I spoke about back on Ep. 38 of the Blister Podcast, and shares some new developments with DPS Phantom base glide treatment.TOPICS & TIMES:Building skis in Salt Lake City, Utah (2:45)What is “DPS Dreamtime”? (7:17)Foam & DPS’ new construction (11:01)DPS Wailer 100 RP vs 112 RP (25:10)DPS’s “C2“ vs “RP” (29:30)The redesigned DPS Wailer 106 (35:12)DPS freestyle skis / DPS Koala 119 (36:25)Update on the DPS Ski boot (41:10)Update on DPS Phantom (44:27)Other Conversations We’ve Had with Stephan:Blister Podcast, Ep. #38: DPS Skis Founder, Stephan Drake (4.17.17)Blister Podcast, Ep. #59: DPS Phantom & the End of Ski Wax (11.1.17)GEAR:30, Ep. #22: New D