Elan 2016 ski reviews
Elan SLX Fusion review 2016
Men's skis 2016 > Slalom Best Accessibility/Performance!
The SLX Fusion already scored very well in this category last year and once again stands out for its excellent combination of accessibility and efficiency.
We recommend this ski for average to good riders who want to enhance their performance, and good to excellent skiers looking for an athletic model, but one which is not over demanding in technical or physical terms.
More accessible but less efficient than the Dynastar Elite 11, the Insomnia just missed first place in this year’s reviews. The ski did well in every domain, and stood out for its consistency and user friendliness. In addition, it’s also a responsive and playful model that’s highly enjoyable. It’s a good choice for intermediary to good riders looking for an energetic ski which requires good technical... Read on
The Ripstick is a good ski for the groomers but unfortunately is less convincing than some of its rivals that are similar to racing skis. Despite this, it has many excellent qualities as long as you stick to intermediary speeds. It’s an enjoyable ski that we recommend for good to very good skiers looking for giant ski type sensations while remaining at reasonable speeds.
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.
A good ski, Elan’s Amphibio 78 Ti is simply not accessible or tolerant enough for this category.
The ProSkiLab™ reviewers were especially disappointed with the lack of intuition at initiation and the somewhat difficult skid turns due to the ski’s stiffness, especially in the tail.
It would have scored better in the "Men’s High-end" category where its big brother, the Amphibio... Read on
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.