Elan SLX Fusion review 2020

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The Elan SLX Fusion is regularly invited to the PROSKILAB test and is well-known by the testers. It won a "Best Ski" award last year and is usually among the top-ranked skis. It does not seem to have changed much over time, and its focus is still accessibility and fun.

In terms of performance, you get your money’s worth. But the performance is slightly weaker than the Rossignol/Dynastar and Völkl skis.

The SLX Fusion is very accessible for this category. You will "immediately feel comfortable” on this ski, which is “easy,” and “predictable” in all conditions. The ski is great for cruising without putting in too much effort, and even for skidded turns.

It has the extra advantage of being fun and playful, but it won’t trip you up. The ski can make quick tight turns and has a progressive flex. The rebound at the end of the turn is not very powerful, but enough for an energetic edge transfer.

The Elan SLX Fusion is a safe bet and one of the most playful slalom skis on the market. A good choice for skiers who want a lively agile ski that is not too demanding. We recommend it to good skiers who want to improve their performance and to experts looking for smoothness and versatility.

Review: Pros

• Very accessible
• Forgiving
• Reliable, predictable, confidence-inspiring
• Good level of performance
• Fun playful ski, which can make very tight turns
• Requires little effort from the skier
• Versatility

Review: Cons

• Performance is a little weaker than other slalom skis
• Slightly weaker rebound that the big names in this category

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Spring from one slalom turn to the next with power never experienced before. The SLX Fusion is packed with energy from tip to tail and redefines the term "high intensity." Go fast, keep it tight.

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