Elan Wildcat 86 CX (2021)
2021 Women's Frontside Ski Review
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Brand: Elan
Model: Wildcat 86 CX
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
127-86-113
Lengths (cm)
152, 158, 164, 170
Radius (m)
14.7
Gender
Female
Symmetrical
Yes
Rocker Technology
Yes
Quickness / Maneuverability
4.5 / 5
Playfulness
4.33 / 5
Forgiveness
4 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
4.17 / 5
Crud Performance
4.17 / 5
Balance of Skills
4 / 5
Binding Included
Yes
This ski made our ladies meow for more—more speed, more turns, more fun. The new Wildcat was designed with Elan’s Amphibio TrueLine tech to optimize tip-to-tail edge engagement, and the resulting ski’s affinity for quick little edge transfers and high-speed carving was right up our ex-racers’ alleys. More piste-oriented than the wider-waisted Ripsticks, the Wildcat inspires confidence on hardpack and is an ideal choice for ladies who spend the majority of their days on the groomed.
STRENGTHS: Quickness, Stability at Speed
WEAKNESSES: Versatility, Forgiveness
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