Lotus 138 Purple
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Lotus 138 Purple
182cm
415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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- Best Use Powder Skiing
- Waist Width 138mm
- Sidecut Radius 32m
- Ski Profile Full Rocker
Features
After its first release nearly 15 years ago, the Lotus 138 remains one of the most iconic skis ever created. At 138mm underfoot with full rocker, it’s a deliberate, uncompromising tool built for one purpose: skiing deep snow. This ski helped define a surf-inspired approach to powder skiing that still feels singular today.
The Lotus 138 is smooth, loose, and expressive, encouraging a banking, drifting turn style that feels more like surfing than skiing. It thrives on flow and creativity, rewarding skiers who let the ski plane, slash, and float naturally rather than forcing a traditional carve.
An unapologetically pure powder ski. This ski is for skiers who plan their day around powder. From storm riding to heli laps and sleeper days when conditions align, the Lotus 138 delivers an unmatched powder experience. It’s intentionally niche, intentionally pure, and best enjoyed when the snow is bottomless and the terrain is wide open.
A pure powder shape, refined over time. With a massive 138mm waist and 32m turn radius, the Lotus 138 maximizes planing speed and effortless float. The long, tapered shape and full rocker profile promotes smooth transitions and easy release, allowing the ski to surf across snow rather than cut through it. Every design choice serves the same goal: elevating the apex powder moment.
Technology & Construction
- Full Carbon Construction — DPS's highest-performance build uses two full-length carbon fiber sheets, for an energetic feel only premium carbon can deliver.
- Proprietary Wood Cores — Uniquely engineered cores dampen vibrations, but don't act as the main energy source in the ski.
- Perfect Powder Shape — Born from DPS's legacy of powder ski shaping, every aspect of Lotus skis are designed to elevate the deep snow skiing experience.
- 138mm Waist Width — Maximum underfoot width for a whole new powder skiing experience.
- Rockered Shape — Full rockered profile promotes float and easy turn initiation.
- Phantom Glide Treatment — Factory-applied Phantom Glide, DPS's long-lasting and eco-friendly base treatment for fast, low-maintenance glide on snow.
- Tougher Topsheets — Rugged, textured topsheet material holds up to heavy use and resists cosmetic damage.
- A Better Base — 4000-series World Cup base material delivers superior durability, paired with a precision tune and structure tailored to each ski.
- Rockwell 48 Steel Edges — Rockwell 48 is the optimized edge hardness level for lasting sharpness, durability, and reliable grip in all conditions.
- Aluminum Tailbar — The aluminum tailbar at the bottom of the ski helps resist dings and delamination from daily knocks and tail smacks.
Technical Specs
| Best Use | Powder Skiing |
|---|---|
| Resort Use | No |
| Ski Dimensions | 147/138/143 (192cm) |
| Waist Width | 138mm |
| Sidecut Radius | 32m |
| Claimed Weight (Single Ski) | 2,000g (per ski | 192) |
| Core | Proprietary Wood Core |
| Ski Profile | Full Rocker |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on orders over $100. Most orders ship within 3 days or less.
Returns are accepted within 10 days of purchase, or within 10 days of receiving your online order. Items must be unused, with original tags attached and in original packaging.
Sale items, climbing and mountaineering gear, avalanche safety equipment, and demo gear are final sale and not eligible for return.
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AI FAQs
AI generated FAQs about the Lotus 138 Purple
Can I use this ski for lift-served resort days as well, or is it really only built for touring?
This ski is not intended for resort use and is purpose-built for deep powder in wide-open terrain. You will get the most from it on storm days, heli laps, and bottomless-snow days rather than typical resort conditions.
How does this ski handle variable snow — crud, wind slab, and breakable crust — not just fresh powder?
This ski is built for deep, bottomless powder, with a 138mm waist and full rocker shaped for planing, slashing, and effortless float. It is not designed for crud, wind slab, or breakable crust, and skiers encountering that kind of variable or firm snow should expect a demanding, less forgiving ride.
Is this ski forgiving enough for someone still building their off-piste skills, or does it reward a more aggressive skier?
This ski has a long, tapered, full-rocker shape that rewards a flowing, creative style, letting you plane, drift, slash, and float rather than force a traditional carve. It is intentionally niche and purpose-built for skiers who plan their day around powder, making it less suited to those still building foundational off-piste skills.
How does the waist width affect what kind of snow and terrain this ski is best suited for?
The 138mm waist maximizes planing speed and effortless float in deep snow. This maximum underfoot width is built for a pure powder experience in wide-open terrain, especially when conditions are bottomless.
How does the edge hold up on icy sidehills and hard-packed wind-loaded slopes?
This ski uses Rockwell 48 steel edges for lasting sharpness and grip, but its 138mm waist and full-rocker powder shape are built to maximize float in deep snow rather than to hold an edge on icy sidehills or hard-packed, wind-loaded slopes. You'll get the most out of this ski in soft, deep conditions rather than firm or icy terrain.
How do I know if the ski arrives in ready-to-ski condition or if it needs a tune out of the box?
This ski receives a precision tune and base structure tailored to each ski, along with factory-applied Phantom Glide treatment. The factory finish provides a tuned, low-maintenance glide surface for snow use.