Elan Amphibio 16 Ti2 review 2016
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
An ideal leisure ski, the Amphibio 16 from Elan did very well in the "Man’s High-end" category where versatility and consistency are the main qualities required. We warmly recommend it for average to good skiers who want an easy and comfortable ski to rip down the mountain with a minimum of effort.
Review: Pros
- Highly accessible
- A consistent and agreeable ski
- Easy to handle in short turns
- Able to adapt to radius and turns (skid, carves…)
- A comfortable ski that cushions the terrain on landing and requires little physical effort
Review: Cons
- The ski requires a period of adaptation, probably because of its dissymmetry (there’s a right ski and a left ski)
- In particular, requires good positioning (balance in front and behind)
- Performance slightly disappointing
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.5 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The Amphibio 16 Ti2 Fusion is a must have for proficient riders who love radical carving as much as alternating short and long turns.
With the Amphibio technology (combining a camber and a rocker) in addition to the benefits offered by the Dual Shaped Ti revolution (the skis are convex in front and concave behind), this ski makes turn initiation easy while also offering solid grip.
Riders can at last give the maximum performance with the minimum of effort. The RST sidewalls and the Force Woodcore increase responsiveness and facilitate edging, while the light DualTi (double titanal plate) makes for explosive carving.
Features of the Amphibio 16 Ti2
Brand : | Elan |
Model : | Amphibio 16 Ti2 |
Year : | 2016 |
Family : | Cruisers |
Size tested : | 178 cm |
Tip size : | 121 mm |
Waist size : | 73 mm |
Tail size : | 104 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2015