What happens when you combine rigid carbon, sturdy fiberglass and a forgiving bamboo-poplar core? You get DPS’ new Foundation line, which includes the notable Wailer 112. It’s an extremely stable yet playful and light set of boards that’ll get the job done on any day at the resort or in the backcountry. A durable and textured polyamide topsheet helps avoid wear and tear on the exterior, too. “Blasts like a champ at high speeds but still soft enough to have a great time,” surmised one tester.