Skis that fold! Genuinely innovative tech at work here. The collapsible ski poles and custom bag are nicely designed too. With the extra tech comes extra weight. Folding takes a little practice at ...

Elan’s widest Playmaker harkens back to the glory days of big, floppy, powder skis–albeit with a more refined shape and modern construction. Among ski brands in North American, Elan has long stood out ...

Wireless technology is changing the way we are able to collect and interpret data. The use of sensors is widespread across the fitness industry in the form of heart rate monitors, specialized trackers ...

New from Elan: Skis praised by magazine testers and professional skiers alike for a unique blend of lightweight performance. Utilizing the construction from the Award Winning Ripstick collection, with ...

As you might have heard by now, ski company Elan claims it’s building the world’s first-ever smart alpine ski. The new planks will have a “flex” sensor and a “force” sensor in front of the binding and ...

Taking a ski trip is fun, sure, but it requires more logistics and equipment than your average vacation. Assuming you can navigate the exorbitant prices and unpredictable weather, you still have to ...

Attempting technical mountain ascents with traditional skis strapped to your back is cumbersome, as movement is hindered both above and below your head. In response, many companies have attempted to ...

AGAINST the shark-toothed wall of the Julian Alps, the Elan ski factory looks disappointingly nondescript; just another mid-sized Slovenian business. For ski bums, though, it is so much more. It was ...

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