Elan 888 ALU (2013)
Tester's Review
The 888 is the narrowest of Elan's capable mountain series and is a damp, traditional-feeling, carve-oriented ski. It prefers smooth, groomed snow. While its beefy feel worked well on-piste, imparting a glued-on sensation, off-piste agility suffered. But that last point is debatable: 60 percent of testers wanted more off-piste playfulness, while the rest Easterners in particular had a rollicking time with it in trees and bumps.
PRICE (MSRP): $750.00
PRICE (MAP): $599.95
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2012/2013 |
| Level | Advanced, Expert |
| MSRP | $750.00 |
| MAP | $599.95 |
| Gender | Female |
| Awards | Official Selection |
| Binding | flat |
| Lengths | 159, 168, 177, 186 |
| Waist/Width | 88 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 128-88-108 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.60 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.28 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.80 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.47 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.08 / 5 |
| Rating: Energy/Liveliness | 3.43 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 2.62 / 5 |
| Rating: Versatility | 3.10 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 3.29 / 5 |
