Elan SLX Fusion review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Regularly invited to the PROSKILAB review, well-known to the reviewers and "Best Ski" last year, the SLX Fusion from Elan is one of the skis that we regularly find in the top pack. It doesn't seem to evolve much over time, playing the card of accessibility and fun.
As far as performance is concerned, you get a lot for your money, even if a little bit less than Rossignol/Dynastar and Völkl.
The accessibility of the SLX Fusion is excellent for this category. The ski makes you "immediately comfortable", remains "easy" and performs "as expected" in all circumstances. The ski works very well in "cool" mode without committing much, even in slid or skidded handling.
The small plus is its fun and playful side, without being too teasing. The ski turns in tight radii and deforms gradually. The rebound at the end of curves is not very powerful, but sufficient for energetic boosts.
The SLX Fusion from Elan is the ultimate fun slalom ski on the market. A good choice for those who want a lively and agile ski, without being too demanding. We recommend it to good skiers who want to progress in performance and to experts who want to focus on comfort and versatility.
Review: Pros
- Very high accessibility
- Tolerance
- Sound ski, no surprises, reassuring
- Good performance
- Fun, playful ski that turns very tightly
- Gentle commitment
- Versatility
Review: Cons
- Performance slightly reduced
- Rebound a little weaker than the tenors of the category
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.6 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
Jump from one turn to the next with vitality like never before. The SLX, filled with energy from the nose to the tail, redefines "high intensity". Go fast, turn tight.
Features of the SLX Fusion
Brand : | Elan |
Model : | SLX Fusion |
Year : | 2020 |
Family : | Slalom |
Size tested : | 165 cm |
Tip size : | 121 mm |
Waist size : | 68 mm |
Tail size : | 104 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | 12 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019