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2010 Elan Deep Spice Women’s Specific skis Score 85 out of 100 points

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 6 Powder skis, Elan by admin

Feb 11 09

2010 Elan Deep Spice Women’s Specific skis score 85 out of 100 points

By: Julie Sexton

Size Rated: 168cm

Likes: This is a great, stable Women’s Specific powder ski. The graphic is awesome!

Dislikes: The Deep Spice is a little chattery at fast speeds

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 3

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 4

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 3

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 4

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 3

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 4

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 4

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 85/100

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

 

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

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2010 Elan Free Spice Women’s Specific Ski Scores 88 out of 100 points

Posted in 3 Expert Level, 5 Women's Specific, 9 All Mountain skis, Elan by admin

Feb 11 09

2010 Elan Free Spice Womens Specific Ski Scores 88 out of 100 points

By Julie Sexton

Size Rated: 165cm

What a difference a year makes! The 2009-2010 Elan Free Spice rides much smoother and is more maneuverable than the 2008-2009 model. While crud and bump skiing were ‘Average’ (according to the RateSkiGear.Com rating system) all other factors considered with this ski were rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’. This ski rides well in most ski conditions and speeds, and the tail does not seem to be as stiff as the 08-09 model. Graphics for 2009-2010 are beautiful. This is a great high performance Women’s Specific All-Mountain ski!

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 4

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 4

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 4

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 4

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 4

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 4

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 4

Performance in Powder 5 (NA)

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions 5 (NA)

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry 5 (NA)

Performance in Bumps, Trees 5 (NA)

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events 5 (NA)

Design, Innovation and Graphics 4

Durability and Warranty 5 (NA)

Value vs. Price Paid 5 (NA)

Overall Impression 4

Would you buy this product (again)? 5 (Yes)

TOTAL SCORE = 88/100

This was a Product Test ONLY (NO SCORE)

Rated By: Julie Sexton (JSex13)

Discipline: Alpine skier

Age: 27

Gender: Female

Ability Level:3

Years skiing/riding: 9

Average days on the hill p/season: 40

Favorite type of terrain: Steeps, Bumps, and Trees

Favorite conditions: Powder and Groomers

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder? No

Are you a sponsored athlete? No

Professional Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/)  SkiProphet.Com™

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

Wilson, Wyoming, United States

 

Check out the rating for the 2008-2009 Elan Free Spice on RateSkiGear.Com:

http://www.rateskigear.com/products/free-spice/ratings/1

or see it in action….video taken in January of 2009 at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (rated by Caitlin Keys)

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2010 Elan 888 Alu ski test scores a 85 out of 100 points

Posted in 2 Intermediate Level, 3 Expert Level, Elan by T Flanagan

Feb 10 09

2010 Elan 888 Alu ski test scores a 85 out of 100 points

By: Team Billy Flanagan

Likes:

Durable and at a great price. Comes “flat’ so you can mount any Brand.Model of ski binding you prefer. Very stable at high speeds.

Dislikes:

Slow to “hook-up.” Not a lot of energy/rebound.

Check out my detailed review here:

http://www.rateskigear.com/products/888-alu/ratings/35

Flex, Energy, Power and Acceleration 2

Responsiveness in Short Radius Turns 3

Responsiveness in Medium Radius Turns 2

Responsiveness in Long Radius Turns 5

Stability and Control at Slow Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Cruising Speeds 4

Stability and Control at Fast Speeds 5

Performance and Edge Hold on Hardpack/Ice 3

Performance on Groomed Lift Served Packed Powder 5

Performance in Crud/mixed conditions 5

Performance in Powder 4

Performance in Heavy Wet Snow Spring Conditions NA

Performance in Steeps, Chutes, Couloirs, Backcountry NA

Performance in Bumps, Trees NA

Performance in Racing and Competitive Events NA

Design, Innovation and Graphics 5

Durability and Warranty 5

Value vs. Price Paid 5

Overall Impression 3

Would you buy this product? 5

TOTAL SCORE = 85/100

This was a Product Test ONLY!

Site Member: Team Billy Flanagan

Discipline:  Alpine Skiing

      

Age:  50 year old “Wanna-Be”

         

Gender: Male

     

Ability Level:  Expert

     

Years skiing/riding:  48

  

Average days per season:  60

      

Favorite type of terrain:

 

 

·         Alpine Lift Served

·         Gentle, easy runs

·         Intermediate runs

·         Intermediate to Advanced runs

·         Expert runs

·         Extreme includes Chutes and Couloirs

 

Favorite conditions:

 

 

                ·         Hardpack/Ice/Man-made snow

·         Groomed packed powder

·         Crud and Mixed snow conditions

·         Powder

 

Are you a paid professional skier or snowboarder?:  Yes

       

Are you a sponsored athlete?:  No

         

Professional Snowsports Affiliation: (Shop name/Resort Name/Company/Brand): SkiProphet.Com™      

 

Title:  Founder/Owner        

 

Certifications:

 

·         PSIA

·         USSA Coach

·         Level II National Avalanche School

 

Years working in the Snowsports Industry: 35        

 

Current City, Province/State and Country of Residence:

 

·         Jackson, Wyoming U.S.A.

 

 

 

 

Favorite Product Brands:

 

·         All of them!

 

Major accomplishments:

 

·         I got outta bed this morning!

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