Elan GSX Fusion review 2018

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The GSX Fusion from Elan, out-distanced by the Speedzone Master, Hero Master and Dobermann in terms of pure performance, is not the most efficient ski in our review. However, a clever combination of responsiveness, fluidity and user-friendliness makes it a very engaging and enjoyable ski. It's easy to handle and intuitive, and you only need a few minutes to get to grips with it. The ski is great in all types of turn. While it’s not a true racing ski, it does the job and reassures at high speed, with consistent turns and good stability. Compared to more performance-oriented skis in this review, it requires less physical engagement and you don’t need Rambo’s thighs! The GSX Fusion bends quite easily and you can steer it in all types of turn and radius. The reviewers loved the exhilarating sensations released by its energetic and playful character. Very versatile for this category, it can also be skied cruising at more moderate speeds and is happy in skid turns and sideslips.
Less convincing performance-wise, but very user-friendly and progressive, intermediary to good riders who want to improve their performance will love the GSX Fusion. It’s also perfect for riders with very good technical skills who're looking for pleasure and comfort over pure performance.

Review: Pros

• A very user-friendly ski for this program
• Extremely versatile
• Long and short turns
• Carving and skid turn performance
• Ski requires little physical engagement for the category
• Playful and dynamic

Review: Cons

• Lacks punch in really dynamic turns compared to more race-inspired skis

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Manufacturer's remarks

The Elan GSX Fusion ski was designed for top performance and to carve long and powerful loops. It’s a little jewel of technology aimed at the most demanding athletes.

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