Elan Ski

Yes, Elan from Slovenia is considered the inventor of the carving ski.

• Early 90s: With the SCX, a ski with a strongly waisted shape came onto the market.
• The effect: Even recreational skiers could suddenly carve on edge instead of skidding.
• Today: The experience with waist and radius is in every Elan.

The Ace SLX is a slalom carver from Elan's race line, made for good skiers on hard-packed snow.

• Waist: 121-68-104 mm
• Radius: 12.8 m at 165 cm
• Core: R² Frame Woodcore (wooden core)
• Construction: Dual Ti, meaning two layers of Titanal
• Side wall: RST Sidewall for direct power transfer
• Profile: Camber without rocker, so the edge engages along its entire length

On the Ace Arrow, the Titanal layers are precisely cut into an arrow shape.

• Turn initiation: The ski gets onto edge lightning fast.
• Rebound: It returns a lot of energy at the turn apex.
• On the slopes: You thread the line precisely and catapult yourself straight into the next slalom turn.

Both are slalom carvers with Ace Arrow Technology.

• Ace SLX: two layers of Titanal, stiffer, designed to be ridden with pressure and good technique. For full attack.
• Ace SL: one layer of Titanal, slightly more forgiving, allows for more mistakes when carving casually. For all-day riding.

• FusionX: Elans system binding. The ski and binding are designed to work together, allowing the ski to flex more harmoniously and saving weight.
• EMX 12.0 GW: Z-range of 3.5 to 12, compatible with alpine and GripWalk soles.
• Power Rebound System: Plate under the binding that enhances power transfer and rebound.

At Amphibio, there is a left and a right ski.

• Inside edge: Camber for grip
• Outside edge: Rocker for easy turn initiation
• Amphibio Truline: additional material strategically placed over the edges for more edge grip
• Where to find it: mainly in all-mountain models like the Wingman

The Ace SLX, on the other hand, is a pure race carver and is classically symmetrical with a camber build.

• Lengths: 155 to 170 cm
• Radius: increases with length, from approximately 11 to 13.5 m
• Rule of thumb: A slalom carver is ridden shorter than an all-mountain ski, down to about chin height.
• Shorter: even tighter and more maneuverable
• Longer: smoother tracking when you also ski medium-radius turns

Yes, if you ski sportily and want to save money.

• Flex: The wood core and Dual Ti retain their flex for a long time, and the ski still feels very direct even when used.
• What to look for: Edges and base
• Price: You can see the savings compared to the new price right on the ski.
• Service: We offer free ski checks and Z-value adjustments in Flachau.