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Impulse 98 Ti Ski - 2026

Current price: $559.96 - $559.97 Original price: $799.95
30% off
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Lively stability for any day—Impulse 98 Ti Ski rails groomers and surfs soft snow

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I’ve been running the Impulse 98 Ti as my daily driver. It snaps edge to edge on firm mornings, stays quiet when the speed creeps up, and still pops through trees and bumps. The poplar core keeps it lively while the metal layer gives real bite—confidence on boilerplate without killing the fun in soft snow."


Who It’s For

Advanced Intermediates to Experts:

For skiers who want one pair to carve hardpack, blast afternoon chop, and slip through trees after a refresh—stable at speed but still quick and responsive.


What It’s For

All-Mountain Daily Driver:

A 98mm platform with rocker/camber/rocker that grips on groomers, pivots cleanly in tight terrain, and offers enough float for soft-snow days between storms.


Why We Like It

Stability, Energy, and Edge Grip Together:

Poplar and elastomeric damping make it composed yet lively, while a titanal sheet and full build channel power to the edges. It’s the rare mid-fat that feels confident on ice and fun when it softens.


Details

  • 98mm waist blends carve-ready quickness with soft-snow float
  • Rocker/camber/rocker profile for easy turn start and strong edge finish
  • Poplar wood core keeps weight reasonable and rebound energetic
  • Elastomeric damping in the core smooths chatter on firm, noisy days
  • Titanal laminate boosts torsional stiffness and high-speed stability
  • Medium turn radii (17–19m) balance GS arcs and quick slashes
  • Partial twin tail adds maneuverability without sacrificing drive
  • Sintered base maintains fast glide across traverses and long flats
  • Item #BLDZ9XI
Length
175cm, 182cm, 189cm
Dimensions
[175cm] 131 / 98 / 119mm, [182cm] 132 / 98 / 119mm, [189cm] 132 / 98 / 120mm
Turn Radius
[175cm] 17m, [182cm] 18m, [189cm] 19m
Profile
rocker / camber / rocker
Construction
sandwich
Core
poplar
Laminate
Titanal, fiberglass
Edge
steel
Base
sintered
Tail
partial twin
Claimed Weight
[pair, 175cm] 7lb 10.8oz (3480g), [182cm] 7lb 14.3oz (3580g), [189cm] 8lb 10.3oz (3920g)
Manufacturer Warranty
limited 2 year
Activity
all-mountain skiing
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Phantom Glide By DPS Skis

This ski is compatible with Phantom Glide, the long-lasting base treatment from DPS Skis. Backcountry technicians apply and UV-cure it before the skis ship, so they arrive ready to ride with no waxing needed.

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How It Works

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Applied By Backcountry Techs
Backcountry technicians treat and UV-cure every pair in the shop before it leaves the warehouse, so the skis arrive ready to ride with no setup required.

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Glide That Outlasts Wax
Wax sits on top of the base and wears off in a few days. Phantom Glide bonds into the base, so glide stays fast and consistent from cold powder to spring slush.

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No More Wax Days
Phantom Glide replaces scraping, ironing, and shop visits with a quick base cleaning using the Phantom Glide Base Care Kit. The formula is made without PFAS.

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Mounted And Ready To Go
When skis, bindings, and boots are purchased together, a Gearhead Expert mounts the bindings before the order ships.

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Ski Mounting Now Available

Get your skis delivered ready to ride.

  • Skip the shop wait: skis ship fully mounted.
  • Set up by a Gearhead Expert: fit to height, weight, ability, and boot sole length.
  • Ready to click in: bindings arrive set to a neutral DIN as a starting point.

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