Elan SLX Fusion review 2018

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

We’ve been reviewing Elan's SLX and GSX for several years now and each time it’s always just as enjoyable. That’s because the brand has managed to get not only the right dose of sportiness and performance in its products, but also enough friskiness to make the skis great fun to use. Like the GSX in the Giant category, the SLX stands out for its incisive and playful character. You’ll get great performance, with fast turn initiation, excellent hold in turns, good grip and powerful momentum. A short-turn ski, it’s still very happy in longer turns. The SLX Fusion requires some technical skill but doesn’t need the physical power of an Austrian woodcutter... It’s remarkably comfortable for a ski in this category. A great ski for good to expert riders looking for a responsive and sprightly tool that's still very accessible.

Review: Pros

• Playful
• Excellent hold in turns
• Completes turns with ease
• Versatile in short and long turns
• Comfortable
• User-friendly
• Stable
• Generally enjoyable

Review: Cons

• A relatively technical ski

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Manufacturer's remarks

Slicing short and dynamic turns is sheer bliss! But it requires absolute trust in your gear. The SLX Fusion from Elan will give you the confidence you need thanks to its amazing Arrow technology. This innovation combines a cambered carbon booster plate which transfers energy to the ski tip, with an arrow-shaped layer of titanium that shoots extra energy to the edges. The skis also have a touch of rocker profile combined with camber for fast entry and fantastic grip in the turn. The SLX Fusion also has RST Sidewalls, a Response Frame Woodcore, and two layers of titanium. The result is an ultra-sporty and agile short-turn ski that will link your slalom turns fast without losing energy.

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