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By Martin Olson
Elan Skis
2010 Collection Skis

ELAN Skis

WORLD CUP RACE SERIES

Elan SLX FIS WaveFlex
SLX FIS WaveFlex

FIS-rules compliant, 12.8 meter sidecut in 165cm length. Available in 155, 165.
Elite level slalom race ski with dual titanium beef up sandwiching a laminated wood core.

Elan GSX FIS WaveFlex
GSX FIS WaveFlex

FIS-rules compliant, 24.2 meter sidecut in 182cm length. Available in 176, 182, 188, 191.
Elite level GS race ski with dual titanium beef up sandwiching a laminated wood core.

Elan RCS WaveFlex
RCS WaveFlex

65mm underfoot, 10.9 meter sidecut in 145cm length. Available in 135, 140, 145, 150cm.
Short lengths suggest this is a junior ski.

Elan RCG WaveFlex
RCG WaveFlex

65mm underfoot, 18.8 meter sidecut in 168cm length. Available in 138, 144, 152, 160, 168, 176cm.

Elan Skis

WAVEFLEX RACE SERIES

This series combines WaveFlex technology with Elan’s integrated binding system called Fusion. Fusion is a binding interface that is built into the ski during manufacture. This series is made up of high performance recreational GS and slalom skis.

Elan GSX WaveFlex
GSX WaveFlex

67mm underfoot, 17.2 meter sidecut in 170cm length. Available in 164, 170, 176, 182cm.

Elan GS WaveFlex
GS WaveFlex

67mm underfoot, 17.2 meter sidecut in 170cm length. Available in 164, 170, 176, 182cm.
This model uses one layer of titanium, the GSX above uses two.

Elan SLX WaveFlex
SLX WaveFlex

66mm underfoot, 12.1 meter sidecut in 160cm length. Available in 150, 155, 160, 165, 170.
Two layers of titanium sandwiching a wood core.

Elan SL WaveFlex
SL WaveFlex

66mm underfoot, 12.1 meter sidecut in 160cm length. Available in 150, 155, 160, 165, 170.
One layer of titanium on top of the wood core.

Waveflex Race Series Video
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Elan Skis

SPEEDWAVE SERIES

Speedwave showcases the next generation of the WaveFlex technology. The wave pattern runs uninterrupted from tip to tail, affording even more torsional rigidity under the binding. These are definitely frontside performers but with enough waist width to be versatile too. Ski shape is a little unusual. The sidecut varies from 10 to 16 meters in a multi-sidecut design to enhance skiability and all lengths have the same shape. Construction differences are what define each model. Elan calls this series the next generation of precision.

Elan Speedwave 14
Speedwave 14

72mm underfoot, 10-16 meter sidecut in all lengths. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176cm.
Wood core, 2 layers of titanium.

Elan Speedwave 12
Speedwave 12

72mm underfoot, 10-16 meter sidecut in all lengths. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176cm.
Wood core, 1 layer of titanium.

Elan Speedwave 10
Speedwave 10

72mm underfoot, 10-16 meter sidecut in all lengths. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176cm.
Wood core, lithium reinforcing.

Elan Speedwave 8
Speedwave 8

72mm underfoot, 10-16 meter sidecut in all lengths. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176cm.
Shell construction.

Elan Skis

MAGFIRE – all mountain

Elan Magfire 82 XTI
Magfire 82 XTI

82mm underfoot, 17.2 meter sidecut in 176cm length. Available in 160, 168, 176, 184cm.

Elan Magfire 78 TI
Magfire 78 TI

78m underfoot, 17.2 meter sidecut in 176cm length. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176, 182cm.

Elan Magfire 78
Magfire 78

78m underfoot, 17.2 meter sidecut in 176cm length. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176, 182cm.
This model uses fiberglass in the construction whereas 78 Ti above uses one layer of titanium.

Elan Magfire 74
Magfire 74

74mm underfoot, 16.5 meter sidecut in 176cm length. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176cm.

Elan Skis

MAG SERIES

Mag skis are designed with beginners to advanced recreational skiers in mind. They do not use WaveFlex technology, instead they utilize specially engineered wood cores called Corelock and Comprex.

Elan Mag 74
Mag 74

74mm underfoot, 15.7 meter sidecut in 176cm length. Available in 152, 160, 168, 176cm.
Features the integrated Fusion binding interface.

Elan Mag 72
Mag 72

72mm underfoot, 17.5 meter sidecut in 176cm length. Available in 144, 152, 160, 168, 176cm.

Elan Mag 70
Mag 70

70mm underfoot, 15.3 meter sidecut in 168cm length. Available in 144, 152, 160, 168cm.

Elan Skis

FREERIDE

All freeride skis feature a laminated wood core sandwiched between two layers of titanium.

Elan 1111
1111

121mm underfoot, 20.3 meter sidecut in the only length available, 184cm.

Elan 1010 Alu
1010 Alu

110mm underfoot, 26.1 meter sidecut in 190cm length. Available in 176, 183, 190cm.

Elan 999 Alu
999 Alu

99mm underfoot, 34.9 meter sidecut in 190cm length. Available in 165, 175, 180, 185, 190cm.

Elan 888 Alu
888 Alu

88mm underfoot, 23.1 meter sidecut in 186cm length. Available in 159, 168, 177, 186cm.

Elan 777
777

77mm underfoot, 21.1 meter sidecut in 184cm length. Available in 160, 168, 176, 184cm.

Elan Skis

Elan Skis

FREESTYLE

Freestyle skis are always built for a punishing environment and this collection is no exception. It features laminated wood cores and racing sidewalls to soak up the hardest slams.

Notice that several models have unique waist width and dimensions for each length so in a sense each length is a different ski. Only one example is given. This series covers the range from park to backcountry jibbing.

Elan Boomerang
Boomerang

120mm underfoot, 27.7 meter sidecut in only length available – 190cm.

Elan Pogo Sticks
Pogo Sticks

105mm underfoot and 25.1 meter sidecut in 175cm length. Available in 168, 175, 182, 187cm.
Each length except 187cm has its own unique dimensions.

Elan Sling Shot
Sling Shot

91mm underfoot, 20.1 meter sidecut in 175cm length. Available in 165, 175, 185cm.
Each length has its own unique dimensions. If you get thirsty in the park, Sling Shot has a handy bottle opener in the tip.

Elan Puzzle
Puzzle

78mm underfoot, 16 meter sidecut in 165cm length. Available in 155, 165, 175, 185cm.
Note: every length has unique dimensions.

Elan Pinball
Pinball

78mm underfoot, 21.2 meter sidecut in 168cm length. Available in 158, 168, 178cm.
Note: every length has unique dimensions.
Elan Skis

WOMEN’S SKIS

Elan calls them the world’s most fashionable skis. Women’s ski research and development at Elan falls under the W Studio banner. In addition to good looks, many models now benefit from a special version of WaveFlex. The technology is engineered with a woman-specific wave frequency to match the needs in this collection. Bindings are positioned slightly ahead of unisex skis.

Graphics on this year’s line feature a lace pattern that pays homage to a centuries-old tradition of making lace by hand in Slovenia. Glitter and Swarovski crystals round out the package.

W STUDIO PERFORMANCE SERIES

Elan Speed Magic
Speed Magic

65mm underfoot, 12.1 meter sidecut in 160cm length. Available in 150, 155, 160, 165cm.
WaveFlex, women’s Fusion system.

Elan Pure Magic
Pure Magic

78mm underfoot, 13.8 meter sidecut in 158cm length. Available in 152, 158, 166cm.
WaveFlex, women’s Fusion system, lithium reinforcing.

Elan Wave Magic
Wave Magic

73mm underfoot, 13.2 meter sidecut in 158cm length. Available 146, 152, 160, 168cm.
WaveFlex, women’s Fusion system.

Elan Black Magic
Black Magic

72mm underfoot, 13.2 meter sidecut in 158cm length. Available 140, 146, 152, 158cm.
WaveFlex, women’s Fusion system.

Elan Skis

W STUDIO RECREATIONAL SERIES

Versatile, lightweight, and forgiving skis for novices that are looking to improve their carving technique.

Elan Gold Magic
Gold Magic

72mm underfoot, 12.1 meter sidecut in 152cm length. Available in 140, 146, 152, 158cm.
WaveFlex technology.

Elan Gold Magic
Gold Magic

71mm underfoot, 12.5 meter sidecut in 152cm length. Available in 140, 146, 152, 158cm.

Elan Hot Magic
Hot Magic

67mm underfoot, 12.2 meter sidecut in 152cm length. Available in 140, 146, 152, 158cm.

Elan Skis

W STUDIO FREE SERIES

Elan Deep Spice
Deep Spice

105mm underfoot, 24 meter sidecut in 165cm length. Available in 165, 175cm.
Note: each length has a unique shape.

Elan Free Spice
Free Spice

88mm underfoot, 19.4 meter sidecut in 168cm length. Available in 159, 168, 177cm.

Elan Mimi Spice
Mimi Spice

90mm underfoot, 19.8 meter sidecut in 165cm length. Available in 165, 175cm.
Note: 175cm ski has 91mm/20.1m dimensions.

Elan Mo’ Spice
Mo’ Spice

75mm underfoot, 11.9 meter sidecut in 155cm length. Available in 145, 155, 165cm.

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