We talk with DPS’s VP of product and operations about the recent history of DPS; discuss some of the specific skis in their lineup; hear a defense of carbon fiber; define a new rule for product design; clarify DPS Phantom; & more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Thomas’ engineering & product background (5:06)
• DPS: state of the union (11:55)
• Carbon fiber (19:18)
• 22/23 DPS skis (23:54)
• Embarrassment & Design Principles (35:01)
• Phantom (40:04)
• Blister Labs (50:35)
• What We’re Celebrating (52:50)

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