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DPS Wailer 112 length dilemma 184 vs 189

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HuffActors
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Hi!

I have been reading you for some time now!

I am 6' and 167 lbs. I currently own a pair of DPS Wailer 112RP2 Pure 3 in size 184 and was considering upgrading to the new Wailer Alchemist 112, but was having questions whether or not I should go for 189s or the 184s.

I have been skiing my current DPS for 3 seasons now, and they work like a charm: they are playful and easy to turns, shine while skiing in between trees and have 0 complains about them on deep pow. I know it is not the perfect ski to do so, I but used them as my day-to-day ski (40% inbound 60% outbounds). My only 2 pieces of criticism is how difficult it is to carv/edge on groomers (no surprise given the Wailer construction) and that on groomers again the ski seems to suffer from a lack of stability at high speeds.

Now, I have the opportunity to update my setup to the 2020 Wailer Alchemist 112. Given I spend so much time in the resort, I was planning on also upgrading my binding to the Salomon Shift.

The big question here though is, shall I go for the 189s or the 184s? I have read a lot of comments in both directions (some encouraging to size up, while others to stick to true-to-size) and would appreciate some light!

**This thread was edited on Apr 17th 2020 at 5:33:47pm
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OregonDead
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I haven't ever used the Shift but it really doesn't seem like a very good choice for a inbounds set up. Looks mostly plastic and it is way more expensive than a pair of Attacks or even some STH2s. I am also not yet convinced that the shift will ski as well as Attacks or STH2s or even Wardens.
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animator
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OregonDeadI haven't ever used the Shift but it really doesn't seem like a very good choice for a inbounds set up. Looks mostly plastic and it is way more expensive than a pair of Attacks or even some STH2s. I am also not yet convinced that the shift will ski as well as Attacks or STH2s or even Wardens.

After owning the OG attacks and STH2s I can tell you it skis the same. I haven’t noticed a difference at all
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OregonDead
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animatorAfter owning the OG attacks and STH2s I can tell you it skis the same. I haven’t noticed a difference at all


that is good news. do you like the uphill with the shifts?
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animator
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OregonDeadthat is good news. do you like the uphill with the shifts?

Oh yeah it’s great. Only complaint would be the lack of a second heel riser but that’s a compromise I’m more than happy to make given its performance when skiing downhill
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TreyMiddleton
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I’m suprised to see a discussion on the dps whalers. Not my favorite ski but my dad gave me his pair of the alchemist rp2 whaler 112 in a 184. I ski them with the shift and have no problems (both my inbounds and touring boots fit). I usually ski 191cm ON3P Jeffrey 108s but the 184cm feels fine. In all reality, they are a really light ski and will never feel stable in weird snow, if your happy with the 184s then stay 184 but if you think you would benefit from the extra float then size up. Remember longer skis are heavier and make kick turns harder.
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