DPS wailer 112RP or RPC115 based on skiing style

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Originally Posted by LiveLarger

Are they getting 5-600 on regular basis? I'm pretty sure the resort I was linking to is one of the snowiest places in Europe.

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Yeah, sometimes more. It's a maritime climate, so it dumps, more than the alps.

So is Oslo or Bergen the closest airport and what do you estimate the transfer time is? I've also heard good things about Vos. Any good?

None of this exist, go to the alps! ;)

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Originally Posted by ChowdahRidah

I agree with all that has been said. As someone that has skied both, it sounds like the RPC is the right choice. The RP is softer and has a lower speed limit. The RP is a fun ski, and I think has slightly better grip on groomers but doesn't feel quite as comfortable at speed and not quite as good in mixed snow as the RPC.

I'm am similar to you, maybe 10 pounds lighter. Ex-racer in my early 40s. I skied the big planky powder skis for over a decade and I am never going back. The pure DPS skis feel like race skis only wider. They are quick edge to edge with great excelleration out of the turn. Also at a third lighter, I feel like I have a lot more legs at the end of the day. Yes you give up the tank driving ability in bad cruddy snow conditions but you also gain a lot of finesse. The RP can get a little hooky in these conditions as well.

The one thing I will add is the 99 skis a lot more like a narrow RPC than an RP112. The speed limit is the same as the RPC and has much more of a full tail than both. I skied it most of the time last year and it is impressive. Its significantly better than the RP and RPC on hard snow and floats surprisingly well for 99 under foot due to the big shovel. It is the true one ski quiver for where I ski in Europe. If I still lived in CO I'd be on the RPC or the 120s as my one ski quiver because the snow is typically softer even in bad years. But in Europe we get conditions that are more like Maine or Vermont at times, so it helps to have a bit more grip under foot. I prefer the Swiss Army knife like ability of the 99 for skiing in Europe. I only bring my bigger skis on the plane if the forecast is calling for freshies. A narrower ski is also slightly easier to tour on too.

Have fun!

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IN case anyone is still interested in the RPC vs. RP2 debate, I've now had occasion to ski it a week on mostly firm colorado snow, and this past week in Austria both on and off-piste, including knee deep schnee last week.

Depsite all the huge range of predictions found in the above thread, I find the RPC to be a very versatile ski. It's strong points are no speed limit, excellent edge hold on hard pack, and extreme versatility during transitions from crud to pow and groomer.

Weaknesses of the RPC in my opinion, is that despite their light weight I don't like them much in bumps. Seems like more work than I'm used to. They will surely carve really nice, round GS turns on firm snow, but you'd better have the speed up to do it. Very easy to turn, perhaps a little bit more work to scrub speed when you need to, but quite versatile overall and really a delight in powder. AND---- in tracked out powder or loose snow, you can just go mach 5 and rip fast GS turns without fear of getting pushed around on them.

Really glad I ended up with the pure 3 const. , RPC and no regrets on the 186 length either, tho I'm sure the 192 woulda been fine as well.

Thanks for the range of opinions offered here, I think either ski would have been fine in the end but I'm glad I got the RPC.

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Originally Posted by Prince of Tirol

IN case anyone is still interested in the RPC vs. RP2 debate, I've now had occasion to ski it a week on mostly firm colorado snow, and this past week in Austria both on and off-piste, including knee deep schnee last week.

Depsite all the huge range of predictions found in the above thread, I find the RPC to be a very versatile ski. It's strong points are no speed limit, excellent edge hold on hard pack, and extreme versatility during transitions from crud to pow and groomer.

Weaknesses of the RPC in my opinion, is that despite their light weight I don't like them much in bumps. Seems like more work than I'm used to. They will surely carve really nice, round GS turns on firm snow, but you'd better have the speed up to do it. Very easy to turn, perhaps a little bit more work to scrub speed when you need to, but quite versatile overall and really a delight in powder. AND---- in tracked out powder or loose snow, you can just go mach 5 and rip fast GS turns without fear of getting pushed around on them.

Really glad I ended up with the pure 3 const. , RPC and no regrets on the 186 length either, tho I'm sure the 192 woulda been fine as well.

Thanks for the range of opinions offered here, I think either ski would have been fine in the end but I'm glad I got the RPC.

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I agree with everything you said apart from the bump comment. I do ski bumps quite a lot with mine, and as long as it's soft bumps, they do fine. Icy bumps, and I prefer something more forgiving. Bumps with pow on top is awesome on this ski. Just keep your balance in check and let them fly. You are in for one hell of a ride. Fun.

It's a real shame that DPS is getting rid of this ski. I can't see anything in their lineup that a could replace the RPC.