Elan ski - ski test
Elan has been present for over 60 years as a producer and supplier of sports equipment. Innovation, technological advancement and unique design are the real strengths of this brand, as demonstrated by the magnificent ski and snowboard products from this house.
Elan Amphibio 82 XTI Waveflex Fusion - All Mountain (4th place)
Silver SnowStyle
Rating: excellent - average: 40,8
Information:
- tested length: 176 cm
- radius: 15,7 m
- sidecut: 125-74-104
- available lengths: 152, 160, 168, 176
- RRP: € 749,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 8,5
- short swing turn: 8,0
- edge grip: 8,2
- smooth running: 8,1
- general effort: 8,2
Tester's opinion:
With this assessment, the Amphibio would have won this category in the last years. Excellent in his handling and the silver medal in the Snow Style for its noble design - those are the proud values of Elan skis."A ski for any terrain," praised Martin Wulschnig among many others... Our tip: Absolute buy recommendation! More AllMountain
Elan Waveflex 10 Fusion - Men Allround (8th place)
Rating: very good - average: 35,9
Information:
- tested length: 176 cm
- radius: 16,5 m
- sidecut: 123-72-105
- available lengths: 152, 160, 168, 176
- RRP: € 449,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,7
- short swing turn: 7,0
- edge grip: 7,0
- smooth running: 7,0
- general effort: 7,3
Tester's opinion:
The Wave Flex 10 is a very balanced Carver, with particular strengths in the long swing. The skiing fun is in any case guaranteed with this power saving model. Markus Galli did not want to put off the skis. More Men Allround
Elan Mystic Fusion - Ladies Allround (9th place)
Silver SnowStyle
Rating: good - average: 34,4
Information:
- tested length: 158 cm
- radius: 13,2 m
- sidecut: 122-73-102
- available lengths: 140, 146, 152, 166
- RRP: € 399,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,3
- short swing turn: 7,1
- edge grip: 6,6
- smooth running: 6,6
- general effort: 6,8
Tester's opinion:
A very elegant design - designed by women and rewarded with silver in SnowStyle. On the pistes long turn swings are as easy to handle as shot ones. This is where the Wave Flex technology convinces and makes the ski suitable for all and everyone.
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Elan Amphibio Insomnia Waveflex Fusion - Ladies High Performance (7th place)
Rating: very good - average: 35,0
Information:
- tested length: 158 cm
- radius: 12,7 m
- sidecut: 125-74-104
- available lengths: 152, 158, 160
- RRP: € 599,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,4
- short swing turn: 6,9
- edge grip: 6,8
- smooth running: 7,1
- general effort: 7,0
Tester's opinion:
This model offers top innovations to the skiing ladies: Amphibio - Wave Flex - Fusion Technology. On the slope the female testers are mainly impressed by the high smoothness when swinging long turns and by the easiness of turning in generally.
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Elan SLX Waveflex Fusion - Men Race Slalom (8th place)
Rating: very good - average: 36,0
Information:
- tested length: 165 cm
- radius: 12,9 m
- sidecut: 116-66-104
- available lengths: 155, 160, 165, 170
- RRP: € 699,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,0
- short swing turn: 7,4
- edge grip: 7,0
- smooth running: 7,3
- general effort: 7,3
Tester's opinion:
Ex aequo with Head the Waveflex of Elan gets a very good rating. Alexeji Kozulin and Uwe Hanss rate these skis with maximum values because the Waveflex shows especially off in short turns with running smoothness and minimum effort. More Men Race Slalom
Elan Puzzle - Twin Tip (7th place)
Rating: good - average: 33,5
Information:
- tested length: 171 cm
- radius: 16,1 m
- sidecut: 121-87-113
- available lengths: 156, 166, 171, 176, 181
- RRP: € 349,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,0
- short swing turn: 6,9
- edge grip: 6,0
- smooth running: 6,7
- general effort: 6,9
Tester's opinion:
A good performance provided the Elan Puzzle, which convinced our testers on the slopes. "A really casual ski," stated Michaela Zingerle excited after the test. The price is really top.
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Elan Amphibio 14 Waveflex Fusion - Open Space
Information:
- tested length: 168 cm
- radius: 14,1 m
- sidecut: 125-74-104
- available lengths: 152, 160, 168, 176
- RRP: € 699,00 incl. binding
Manufacturer's comment:
Perfect for professional skiers and dynamic carving skiers. Thanks to the tension on the inside ski and the rocker technology on the outside edge, the ski turns very easily and gives the feeling of smoothness and stability. The full wood core provides a direct transmission of power, and dual titanium makes the ski responsive.
Tester's comments:
Amphibio - Fusion Technology - Wave Flex: These innovations characterize this ski from Elan. The technical features received a very good rating but also its astonishing design. It is a beautiful ski and the very good identification of the right and left ski is at the same time very practical. The Amphibio shows its full power only if the left and right skis are not reverse. But even if the ski´s are changed deliberately, skiing is still possible.
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