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16.7
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Elan GSX Fusion review 2020

AWARD
Best Accessibility/Performance!

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

Although the reviewers found the same qualities of the GSX Fusion from Elan, already tested last year, they also found the ski a little more accessible this year.

While its accessibility is good, it is somewhat lower than other models in this comparison. It is above all the performance–accessibility ratio that surprises the most.

With its 21.2 m radius in the size tested, the ski is built for big bends and speed. Curve entry is incisive, the grip is imperial, the curve handling is precise. Anyway, the GSX Fusion is a ski with real giant ski DNA.

The compromise between accessibility and performance makes it a ski capable of letting the skier develop technically towards performance or even competition.

We recommend the GSX Fusion from Elan to good to excellent skiers who are looking for a high-performance, yet still accessible, comfortable and versatile type of ski.

Review: Pros

  • General performance–accessibility ratio
  • Does not require a lot of commitment to start working
  • Incisive curve entry
  • Grip
  • Progressive ski, able to support the skier in their technical development

Review: Cons

  • Performance slightly below that of Dynaster and Völkl
  • Accessibility below that of Kästle

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
16.3
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
15.8
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
16.5
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
17.5
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
17.0
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
17.5
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
17.5
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
17.0
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
17.0

Who's it for?

Good → Excellent+

Manufacturer's remarks

If the bright early mornings and freshly groomed slopes get your adrenaline pumping, if speed is your friend and long fast turns are your addiction, if you leave nothing behind except a trail of smoke, then the GSX is your ski.

Features of the GSX Fusion

Brand : Elan
Model : GSX Fusion
Year : 2020
Family : Giant slalom
Size tested : 180 cm
Tip size : 110 mm
Waist size : 69 mm
Tail size : 94 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : 21 m

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2019