Reviewers' score
12
Elan Puzzle TBT review 2013
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Highly accessible but with limited performance, the Elan Puzzle is designed for average skiers looking for an easy-to-handle and versatile ski for use on the runs, and who also want to start enjoying freestyle rides.
Review: Pros
- The reviewers were astonished by the facility and accessibility of the Puzzle TBT. It's also a very versatile ski that handles well in the park, on the runs and on all types of surface.
Review: Cons
- Our test model had a problem of slide that brought down its score. Moreover, the ski has limited performance both on the piste and in the park.
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.3 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.7 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 8.7 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
| Ground performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Boardercross ability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Ability to switch | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
| Takeoff | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Landing | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
| Handling | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
Get ready to get puzzled by the new Elan Puzzle TBT! The secret to the unbelievable ease of riding, jumping -and landing lies in the patented triple-base technology. With the middle part flat and the tip’s and tail’s slightly lifted, the tendency to catch an edge and cut away unintentionally is reduced, allowing a more relaxed and safer ride. With SST sidewall for full control, these skis will boost your confidence for many great jumps and perfect landings.
Features of the Puzzle TBT
| Brand : | Elan |
| Model : | Puzzle TBT |
| Year : | 2013 |
| Family : | Freestyle |
| Size tested : | 181 cm |
| Tip size : | 122 mm |
| Waist size : | 87 mm |
| Tail size : | 114 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2012