Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Among ski brands in North American, Elan has long stood out as a bit of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Elan d.o.o., the only major ski manufacturer in Slovenia, was founded in 1945. In 1988 it famously introduced the first pair of hourglass-shaped parabolic skis, which make it easier to turn at low ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. When Slovene partisan fighters needed skis to battle the occupying Nazi forces in World War II, there was but ...

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 ...