DPS Skis Wailer T99 Ski

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the DPS Skis Wailer T99 Ski and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 87 (out of 100)
User Rating: 5 stars 
Expert Rating: 2.9 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 7

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Great width for backcountry skiing and mountaineering.
  • Good for touring in places that don’t get a ton of snow.
  • Performs well in various conditions.
  • Consistent dampening on the skis, which is the resistance to vibrations.
  • The low swing weight of the core makes directing the ski easy.
  • Weight-to-performance ratio is high.

Expert Reviews

  • Easy to turn in almost any kind of snow.
  • Chops through powder nicely.
  • Traditional feel, which some may enjoy coupled with some modern perks.
  • Great for backcountry use due to being able to get through difficult snow.
  • Very lightweight at 5.5 lbs.
  • Performs especially well in cold and dry regions.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • High price point when compared to other options.
  • The lighter weight means that if you don’t have the ski engaged, you will be skiing on a shorter edge when turning.
  • You may feel the ski flex laterally more than other versions.

Expert Reviews

  • Wobbly and a bit unsteady when moving at high speeds due to the lighter weight.
  • Not the best in steeper and firmer conditions.
  • Not the best to use in moguls or the most lively/responsive ski when compared to other choices.

Summary:

The DPS Skis Wailer T99 Ski is a lightweight, versatile, and high-quality backcountry ski. This ski is designed for backcountry use, with a great ability to chop through powder, get through difficult snow, and easily turn and change direction. Despite not being the most lively ski and becoming unsteady at high speeds, for those who mostly use their skis for backcountry adventures, this is a high-quality choice.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2.