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Thread: Ode to the DPS Lotus 138 (and Volant Spatula)

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    Ode to the DPS Lotus 138 (and Volant Spatula)

    Quote Originally Posted by bodywhomper View Post
    Nope. Had my hands full and focused on a long list of kids gear. Almost got em for the 16yo, but got some more versatile minty shiros instead. Already regretting…. But I already have r1’s.
    How about this scenario…

    - bodywhomper buys purple haze spooned L138’s
    - pulls bindings and sells for $100
    - bodywhomper ships purple haze spooned L138’s to Bandit Man in WA and gets an extra $100 for his troubles.
    - Bandit Man mounts with Warden 13 demos and totes the purple haze spooned L138’s around on powder days to share with friends and Mags.
    - joy and happiness abounds in an otherwise uncertain and dismal world.

    If only…
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    Quote Originally Posted by bodywhomper View Post
    At truckee swap. $400 with clamps.
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    Only one ski in that pic worth buying. Fuggggh
    Kill all the telemarkers
    But they’ll put us in jail if we kill all the telemarkers
    Telemarketers! Kill the telemarketers!
    Oh we can do that. We don’t even need a reason

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bandit Man View Post
    How about this scenario…

    - bodywhomper buys purple haze spooned L138’s
    - pulls bindings and sells for $100
    - bodywhomper ships purple haze spooned L138’s to Bandit Man in WA and gets an extra $100 for his troubles.
    - Bandit Man mounts with Warden 13 demos and totes the purple haze spooned L138’s around on powder days to share with friends and Mags.
    - joy and happiness abounds in an otherwise uncertain and dismal world.

    If only…
    Sorry. It was a bit of a hectic event for me. I have regrets not grabbing those skis.

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    Skied mine today. It was awesome.

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    nice^^^
    Where?
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    There seem to be some fresh 138s coming: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbnKAZvffJ/

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    I wonder if this Pagoda Lotus 138 (spoon) will just be the same as the Powderworks edition that Jimty has on the previous page with Pagoda instead o Alchemist construction. Pagoda = foam and Alchemist = pre-foam?

    and a combo of Tour and non-Tour build...

    Jimty's Lotus 138's Powderworks edition from previous page
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimty View Post
    Just comparing my purple 192 Powderworks 138s to Hoarhey’s 182 Pure 3s and they look quite different (although that could just be my eyes, the different lengths and camera angles etc). Other than moving to the Alchemist layup does anyone know what other changes were made between the Pure 3 and the Powderworks? Just curious.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeoK View Post
    There seem to be some fresh 138s coming: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbnKAZvffJ/
    And DO NOT be fooled into thinking you'll only use this ski a couple days a year! Our team reaches for theirs if the heavens drop 10" or more, without a second thought.

    LOL

    It’s a shit ski on the groomer run outs.
    Why would they lie like that? Oh. Marketing department.

    Great ski. But you have to know it’s limitations.
    The benefits are orgasmic.
    10” fresh is great in the backcountry
    10” fresh at a resort is the suck after two hours.
    Kill all the telemarkers
    But they’ll put us in jail if we kill all the telemarkers
    Telemarketers! Kill the telemarketers!
    Oh we can do that. We don’t even need a reason

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    Quote Originally Posted by Core Shot View Post
    And DO NOT be fooled into thinking you'll only use this ski a couple days a year! Our team reaches for theirs if the heavens drop 10" or more, without a second thought.

    LOL

    It’s a shit ski on the groomer run outs.
    Why would they lie like that? Oh. Marketing department.

    Great ski. But you have to know it’s limitations.
    The benefits are orgasmic.
    10” fresh is great in the backcountry
    10” fresh at a resort is the suck after two hours.
    Why would a backcountry shop care about how it performs at the resort?

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    Quote Originally Posted by grubbers View Post
    Why would a backcountry shop care about how it performs at the resort?
    I missed that part. My bad.

    Yes. Backcountry freshies reach for the 138
    Kill all the telemarkers
    But they’ll put us in jail if we kill all the telemarkers
    Telemarketers! Kill the telemarketers!
    Oh we can do that. We don’t even need a reason

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    Quote Originally Posted by LeoK View Post
    There seem to be some fresh 138s coming: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbnKAZvffJ/
    Love the colorway, I bet they'll be a little more damp with the Pagoda construction. Wish I had a spare $1,300 laying around...

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoarhey View Post
    nice^^^
    Where?
    Just skinning some laps at Snoqualmie Central/East. Nothing exciting terrain wise, but mellow pow laps on those skis are a good time.

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    What is the general consensus on the purple spoons (the version pictured above)? In line with what people know and love about the way 138s ski aggressively in deep snow or are they more in line with some of their newer offerings that have been toned down for mass market appeal?
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    Quote Originally Posted by soul_skier View Post
    What is the general consensus on the purple spoons (the version pictured above)? In line with what people know and love about the way 138s ski aggressively in deep snow or are they more in line with some of their newer offerings that have been toned down for mass market appeal?
    They're the only version I've skied, but I like them a lot. And my preferences trend towards fairly long, charge-y skis for the most part.

    For me, (6', 165lb) the 192s are a killer deep snow touring ski. They do ski somewhat short — they're definitely less stable and more pivot-y than 192 Protests, for example. In good snow, though, that's not a hindrance at all. They're great skiing fast in deep, soft snow, but also don't need much speed to work, which makes them great for low angle noodling if conditions don't open up more exciting lines.

    Anything remotely firm or chopped up inbounds? I'm grabbing a different ski.

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    Quote Originally Posted by soul_skier View Post
    What is the general consensus on the purple spoons (the version pictured above)? In line with what people know and love about the way 138s ski aggressively in deep snow or are they more in line with some of their newer offerings that have been toned down for mass market appeal?
    I own white 192 white/bamboo, had Spoons, had 138 3.1 or 3.2 (forget), and now have Purple 138 spoons too.

    I love the purples-little better getting onto lifts when snow firmed up but just as good in untracked. Think they have a bit more flat section underfoot and enough sidecut to sort of turn on groomed. Can’t really say if spooning does much but like the other changes. 148s are not what you want inbounds, ie any tracks or lift lines, but only marginally floatier in bottomless.


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    otto parts, the Purple spoons you are referring to are the purple Pure3 Lotus 138 spoons, correct?
    Or the Alchmist Lotus 138 spoons?
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    Here are some photos from Alpenglow sports comparing:

    1) Lighter shade of Purple - new Lotus 138 Alpenglow model (Spoon) Pagoda/Pagoda Tour Construction
    2) Darker shade of Purple - previous model Lotus 138 purple (Spoon) Alchemist Construction

    Tail shape comparison (width / taper)

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    Tip Rocker/Splay comp (Alchemist on top, Alpenglow SE Pagoda on bottom)

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    Shovel/Tip Shape/Taper comparison

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    Spooned portion comparison (slighter more spooned tip on Alpenglow Special Edition model)

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    Did they send a full rock profile photo of each one as well or just the tip?

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    Got another photo

    2021/2022 DPS Lotus 138 Pagoda/Pagoda Tour Alpenglow Special edition


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    Also weight is 2200 per ski (stated weight from Alpenglow Sports was 9.75 lbs for the pair)
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    Thanks for that info hoarhey - I’ve been flicking back and forth between pics of my purple 138 Spoons and screenshots of the new special edition trying to work out what’s changed. Let’s just say this makes life a lot easier

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    I called and was told there was more tail rocker by a British gent. Besides that it’s essentially same profile as the powderwork


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    Glad that it helps, Jimty.

    For full transparency, I should state the the Lotus 138 in purple powderworks alchemist in the photo is a 182, not a 192.
    The new version is only a 192.

    Shouldn't make for that much difference, but just wanted to put that out there.
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    I’m pretty sure my r1 l138 at 192cm came in under 9lbs for the pair.

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