2021-2022 Fat-ypus D-Sender

[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]

What Fat-ypus says about the D-Sender

“Originally inspired as our “Big Mountain Comp Ski”, the D-Sender model holds an edge on any terrain and still floats beautifully in the powder, yet it is surprisingly light and quick turning for it’s size.”

What we said about the D-Sender in our 21/22 Winter Buyer’s Guide

“The design of the D-Sender is like nothing else we’ve skied. It’s almost fully cambered, has almost no tip or tail taper, and features a long sidecut radius. Yet, it’s also 112 mm wide, is really light for its size, has a twinned tail, and features a pretty progressive mount point that allows for a centered or forward skiing stance. All of that makes it a difficult ski to pigeonhole into one category or for one type of skier. Directional skiers who value both edge hold and low weight have reason to consider it, as do more playful skiers who prefer a more precise ski over a loose one. It’s not ideal if you like a really smooth, planted ski, nor is it the easiest ski to pivot through tight terrain. But the D-Sender is worth a look if you prioritize both a low swing weight and precision in your wider ski, particularly if you like the option of driving your shovels or skiing more centered.”

Flex Pattern

Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the D-Sender:

Tips: 5
Shovels: 6-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-9.5
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8.5
Tails: 8-6

What’s notable here is both how soft the tips of the D-Sender is as well as how much stiffer the ski is behind the bindings.

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