The Elan Delight Style LS 2016/17 is a women’s all-mountain frontside ski from Elan’s Comfort series. It’s designed to provide confidence on groomed slopes, combining carving precision with a forgiving feel that suits intermediate to advanced recreational skiers.
Featuring a 76 mm waist and a 10.5 m turning radius at 146 cm, the Delight Style LS delivers quick, responsive edge-to-edge transitions. Its 126/76/103 sidecut profile shapes each turn for stability and control, while the integrated ELW 9 binding offers reliable power transfer and straightforward adjustability.
The 10.5 m radius describes the arc the ski traces on edge—shorter radii produce tighter, more nimble turns. The sidecut dimensions (126 mm tip, 76 mm waist, 103 mm tail) influence how the ski grips and pivots: a narrower waist aids agility, and the broader tip and tail enhance support during each carve.
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