The Wailer 90 is the narrowest offering in DPS’s legendary freeride line, designed to bring quickness, agility, and a dose of playful energy to technical terrain. With a short turn radius and ample rocker, it’s built for navigating tight trees, mixed snow, and variable hardpack with speed and confidence, in a lightweight package that keeps legs feeling fresh lap after lap.

Why we like it:

It brings the liveliness of a powder ski into a narrower platform, offering the kind of edge-to-edge snap and versatility that keeps the fun factor high all day.

Who it's for:

Skiers who love agility and responsiveness will feel right at home here—especially those spending their time in trees, bumps, and tighter chutes where maneuverability matters more than width.

Highlights:

A 15-meter turn radius paired with generous tip and tail rocker gives the Wailer 90 its signature feel: quick to pivot, easy to feather, and always ready to engage. The Hybrid Carbon construction balances the precise engagement of carbon with poplar wood’s damp, classic ride feel. Taper in the tips help initiate turns easily while still offering float in soft snow, making this one of the most adaptable skis in the DPS lineup.

Things to consider:

While impressively stable for its width, this ski is still a 90 underfoot; those looking for surfier performance on deep days will want to size up in width to the Wailer 100 RP or beyond.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These skis are built to be nimble, so you can comfortably ski your usual size or even size up for more open terrain. Those prioritizing tight turns and East Coast tree skiing may want to size down slightly for even quicker handling.