Black Diamond Element (2012)
Tester's Review
The Element epitomizes BD's serious approach to fun and quality. It's a soft-snow specialist (an über-rockered forebody doesn't take well to hard snow) that's easy to smear in steep, powder-choked trees and surf through deep back bowls. Western patrollers and off-trail chargers will love the stiff, wheelie-incapable tail for running wrecks or landing big airs.
PRICE (MSRP): $759.00
PRICE (MAP): $669.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2011/2012 |
| MSRP | $759.00 |
| MAP | $669.00 |
| Gender | Female |
| Awards | Official Selection, Rocker |
| Binding | Flat |
| Lengths | 165,175 |
| Waist/Width | 123 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 139-115-123/141-115-123 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.71 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.33 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 2.43 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.43 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 2.96 / 5 |
| Rating: Energy/Liveliness | 3.23 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 4.27 / 5 |
| Rating: Versatility | 2.94 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 3.28 / 5 |
