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Black Diamond ElementSkis/Snowboards // Alpine Skis // All Mountain

Women's target
2011/2012 apx. production year

1 rating
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Flex, Power and Acceleration 3
Agility in Short, Tight Turns 3
Agility in Medium Radius Turns 4
Agility in Long Radius Turns 5
Turn-to-Turn, Edge-to-Edge responsiveness 4
Side-cut Dimensions and Turn Radius 4
Stability at Slow Speeds 4
Stability at Cruising Speeds 4
Stability at Fast Speeds 5
Hardpack Snow Performance 4
Groomed Snow Performance 4
Mixed Snow Performance 5
Performance in Powder NA
Agility in Bumps 3
Versatility on different parts of the mountain 4
Tech Innovation & Engineering 4
Product Durability & Warranty NA
Graphics and Top Sheet 4
Did this product meet your expectations? 4
Price NA
Would you recommend? Yes
I use for recreation No
I use for work No
This was a product test/demo only Yes

Additional Data

Product Specs/Dimensions

Length: 175
Tip: 141
Waist: 115
Tail: 123
Turn Radius: 21

Best Suited For

Expert Level, Extreme Level, Backcountry, Women's Specific
All-Mtn., Powder, Backcountry

Comments

General Comments/Likes

New in 2012, Black Diamond designed the women's element to handle everything from groomers to powder and for both on and off piste. As rocker with underfoot camber and a deep sidecut, it plays across the conditions, floating through crud and bumps. I tried it with both an alpine and tele binding and preferred the tele. The more power I gave it, the more the ski returned.

Dislikes

Shorter turns and slower speeds didn't have the snap I would expect from a rocker/cambered ski, but I'd certainly give it a try to see if it fits your style. Great ski overall.

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