Reviewers' score
13.6
Elan Inspire review 2016
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
More physically and technically demanding than its rivals, Elan’s Inspire is nonetheless a good ski that we recommend for more athletic riders with good carving skills. Other riders will prefer a more accessible and lighter model.
Review: Pros
- Good overall performance
- A stable ski with predictable behaviour that reassures riders, even when they step up the pace
- A lively and responsive ski
Review: Cons
- Requires a certain degree of technical skill and physical effort
- Lack of progression in carved turns
- Some reviewers reported that the ski felt heavy underfoot
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.8 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.9 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.7 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.4 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.6 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.4 |
Who's it for?
Basic → Good
Manufacturer's remarks
The Inspire completes the women’s Amphibio range. This all mountain model incorporates all the latest Elan technological innovations together with a carefully designed ski right down to the bindings. A great choice for demanding women looking for a one-quiver tool.
Features of the Inspire
| Brand : | Elan |
| Model : | Inspire |
| Year : | 2016 |
| Family : | Intermediate women's cruisers |
| Size tested : | 158 cm |
| Tip size : | 127 mm |
| Waist size : | 78 mm |
| Tail size : | 107 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2015