The Elan Insomnia Black Edition is a shaped piste ski designed to deliver smooth, controlled carving on groomed slopes. It comes equipped with ELX 11 GW Shift bindings, so you have everything you need to head straight to the lift.
Thanks to a turn radius of 13.3 m and a sidecut measuring 121/73/104 mm at 158 cm length, this ski offers a neat balance between stability at speed and responsiveness when you initiate a turn. The wider tip and tail provide solid grip on the edge, while the narrower waist makes it easier to pivot into each carve. The ELX 11 GW Shift bindings are compatible with both traditional alpine and GripWalk soles, giving you flexibility without extra adapters.
In ski design, the turn radius describes the circular arc a ski naturally follows—shorter radii mean quicker, tighter turns, while longer radii suit wider arcing lines. At 13.3 m, the Insomnia Black Edition leans towards agile, snappy turns on groomed snow. The 121/73/104 mm sidecut (tip/waist/tail) creates a parabolic shape that helps the ski bite into the edge and guide you smoothly through each carve.
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Elan says about the Insomnia Black Edition
At the intersection of style and grace you'll find the Insomnia Black Edition, built for meticulous on-piste performance, this beauty brings a new level of sophistication to the Elan W Studio lineup.
Locked and loaded at 73mm underfoot with crystals, the Insomnia Black Edition is equipped to dominate any slope with grace, power and style. The Laminated Woodcore has added bling makes you sparkle with glamour, while the Amphibio Truline technology makes you turn like a pro. Due to strategically placed materials, the skis are lightweight, yet stable, and seamlessly make perfect turns time and time again. With unbelievable control and rebound, the Insomnia Black Edition is made for the woman with the highest of standards.