Reviewers' score
12.9
Elan Amphibio Waveflex 78 review 2013
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Amphibio WaveFlex 78 is a good ski for beginner to intermediate skiers, is really easy to handle and pleasant to use. Unfortunately, it's not progressive enough to fit into this category.
Review: Pros
- The Amphibio 78 by Elan is a versatile all mountain ski that's confortable and covers every type of terrain with ease. It's an easy-to-handle and remarkably docile ski that enjoys skids.
Review: Cons
- The Amphibio 78 is a lot less comfortable in carve turns, has a limited programme and doesn't help the skier to advance technically. Some reviewers felt that the ski lacked character.
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.2 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.8 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.4 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.2 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.2 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
The Amphibio WaveFlex 78 is your weapon of choice if you are looking for top performance and superior responsiveness without added weight. Packed-full of advanced features such as WaveFlex, RST sidewall and Power Woodcore, featuring the revolutionary Amphibiotechnology and reinforced with lightweight lithium, this ski will make you experience skiing at its best.
Features of the Amphibio Waveflex 78
| Brand : | Elan |
| Model : | Amphibio Waveflex 78 |
| Year : | 2013 |
| Family : | Men's intermediate |
| Size tested : | 176 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 2012