Reviewers' score
12.4
Elan 999 Alu review 2013
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The 999 Alu is a relatively demanding ski that requires vigilance. It's a tool for an advanced skier looking for a well-balanced and versatile ski.
Review: Pros
- Its delivery on the groomers is good overall, although we could give a special mention to its wide radius performance that's especially effective.
- It's fun off-piste, and can cover all terrains, including the crud which it zips through. It gives an impression of safety and stability.
Review: Cons
- The reviewers noted a certain inertia, especially in short turns. The ski doesn't bounce back and the skier has to make an effort to steady it.
- Overall performance on and off piste was not as good as some of its rivals.
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.7 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.9 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.1 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.7 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.1 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.9 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.1 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.7 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.9 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.9 |
| Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.3 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.9 |
| All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
The Elan 999 Alu are thin, durable and lightweight. What more could you ask for? With Mountain Rocker profile ensuring effortless turns and SST sidewall for control and stability at speeds and acceleration out of the turns, these skis are super reliable and responsive, no matter what your next move is.
Features of the 999 Alu
| Brand : | Elan |
| Model : | 999 Alu |
| Year : | 2013 |
| Family : | Freeride midfat |
| Size tested : | 181 cm |
| Tip size : | 130 mm |
| Waist size : | 98 mm |
| Tail size : | 120 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2012