Uploaded March 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort sets the stage for this ski test session where we took advantage of their outstanding grooming and perfect pitched Blue ski runs and ski trails to test ride the 2016 ELAN Amphibio 16 and 2016 ELAN Amphibio 84 XTI Fusion skis.
2016 ELAN Amphibio 16:
SKI PROFILE: Amphibio 4D Technology
SKI TECHNOLOGY: RST sidewall, Response Frame Woodcore, Dual Shaped Ti2
SKI GEOMETRY: 121/73/104
SKI LENGTH RADIUS:
160 (13.3)
166 (14.5)
172 (15.7)
178 (17.0)
SYSTEM/PLATE: FUSION
BINDINGS: ELX 12.0 FUSION
2016 ELAN Amphibio 84 XTI Fusion
SKI PROFILE: Amphibio 4D Technology
SKI TECHNOLOGY: RST sidewall, Power Woodcore, Dual Shaped XTi
SKI GEOMETRY: 131/84/112
SKI LENGTH RADIUS:
164 (14.6),
170 (15.8)
176 (17.1)
182 (18.5)
SYSTEM/PLATE: FUSION/FLAT
BINDING: ELX 12.0 FUSION WB95
ELAN OFFICIAL INFO ON AMPHIBIO:
"The most awarded series on the market, the core of our collection, now evolves into the next generation of versatile skis. The structure is completely new due to the ability to use shaped Titanium that allowed our engineers to create the Amphibio 4D technology that combined with Response Frame Woodcore and Dual Shaped metal gives an unrivalled all mountain versatility and precision on the edge. The range is complete, starting from the 16 and 14 for the best on piste performance; the 88 and 84 for incredible resort versatility and precision on the edge.
"Left and right skis that will change the way of skiing.
"Amphibio® is the benchmark of Elan’s left & right construction. The first 4D technology that combines a rockered outside section of the ski for easy turning, and a camber inside section for edge grip, with a convex front section, for precise entrance into turns,
and a concave tail for a quick exit. The result is left and right skis that provide exciting on-slope performance and versatility on varied terrain.
ELAN AMPHIBIO 4D TECHNOLOGY:
"The Amphibio 4D technology is completely new thanks to
the ability to use shaped Titanium. We combine a Response
Frame Woodcore and Dual Shaped metal with the Amphibio®
Profile providing an unrivalled all mountain versatility
and precision on the edge.
ELAN AMPHIBIO PROFILE:
"An uncompromised innovation delivering both camber and rocker profile benefits at the same time. The cambered inside edge assures edge grip and stability and the rockered outside edge allows faster and more direct turns.
ELAN RESPONSE FRAME WOODCORE:
"Response Frame Woodcore is a unique and innovative
tip-to-tail laminated woodcore featuring direct power
transmission and optimal torsional stability thanks to
the combination of a hardwood frame around a softer
wood center.
ELAN DUAL SHAPED Ti:
"The woodcore ski is sandwiched between two layers of
shaped titanium. This is a special light construction for
high performance skis. One layer of titanium enhances
edge control while longitudinal carbon fibers provide
responsiveness and smooth transitions
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort sets the stage for this ski test session where we took advantage of their outstanding grooming and perfect pitched Blue ski runs and ski trails to test ride the 2016 ELAN Amphibio 16 and 2016 ELAN Amphibio 84 XTI Fusion skis.
2016 ELAN Amphibio 16:
SKI PROFILE: Amphibio 4D Technology
SKI TECHNOLOGY: RST sidewall, Response Frame Woodcore, Dual Shaped Ti2
SKI GEOMETRY: 121/73/104
SKI LENGTH RADIUS:
160 (13.3)
166 (14.5)
172 (15.7)
178 (17.0)
SYSTEM/PLATE: FUSION
BINDINGS: ELX 12.0 FUSION
2016 ELAN Amphibio 84 XTI Fusion
SKI PROFILE: Amphibio 4D Technology
SKI TECHNOLOGY: RST sidewall, Power Woodcore, Dual Shaped XTi
SKI GEOMETRY: 131/84/112
SKI LENGTH RADIUS:
164 (14.6),
170 (15.8)
176 (17.1)
182 (18.5)
SYSTEM/PLATE: FUSION/FLAT
BINDING: ELX 12.0 FUSION WB95
ELAN OFFICIAL INFO ON AMPHIBIO:
"The most awarded series on the market, the core of our collection, now evolves into the next generation of versatile skis. The structure is completely new due to the ability to use shaped Titanium that allowed our engineers to create the Amphibio 4D technology that combined with Response Frame Woodcore and Dual Shaped metal gives an unrivalled all mountain versatility and precision on the edge. The range is complete, starting from the 16 and 14 for the best on piste performance; the 88 and 84 for incredible resort versatility and precision on the edge.
"Left and right skis that will change the way of skiing.
"Amphibio® is the benchmark of Elan’s left & right construction. The first 4D technology that combines a rockered outside section of the ski for easy turning, and a camber inside section for edge grip, with a convex front section, for precise entrance into turns,
and a concave tail for a quick exit. The result is left and right skis that provide exciting on-slope performance and versatility on varied terrain.
ELAN AMPHIBIO 4D TECHNOLOGY:
"The Amphibio 4D technology is completely new thanks to
the ability to use shaped Titanium. We combine a Response
Frame Woodcore and Dual Shaped metal with the Amphibio®
Profile providing an unrivalled all mountain versatility
and precision on the edge.
ELAN AMPHIBIO PROFILE:
"An uncompromised innovation delivering both camber and rocker profile benefits at the same time. The cambered inside edge assures edge grip and stability and the rockered outside edge allows faster and more direct turns.
ELAN RESPONSE FRAME WOODCORE:
"Response Frame Woodcore is a unique and innovative
tip-to-tail laminated woodcore featuring direct power
transmission and optimal torsional stability thanks to
the combination of a hardwood frame around a softer
wood center.
ELAN DUAL SHAPED Ti:
"The woodcore ski is sandwiched between two layers of
shaped titanium. This is a special light construction for
high performance skis. One layer of titanium enhances
edge control while longitudinal carbon fibers provide
responsiveness and smooth transitions
