By Sophia Reynolds
Elan Voyager pink
Overview and purpose
The Voyager pink is an unusual but thoughtful folding ski that blends frontside performance and light all‑mountain ability with exceptional travel friendliness. It’s built for skiers who need compact transportability without giving up carving grip and stability on the hill. The design balances precise edgework with enough playfulness for varied conditions; you feel confident on groomers while the Amphibio profile helps keep transitions smooth and predictable. Overall it reads as a high‑performance travel ski rather than a lightweight novelty.
On-snow performance
On snow the Voyager pink punches above expectations for a foldable design: it delivers consistent edge hold and a predictable pressure curve that encourage clean carves, particularly on groomed and partly firm surfaces. The Amphibio asymmetry (camber on the inside edge, rocker on the outside edge) simplifies turn initiation and keeps the inside edge settled during aggressive carving. In softer, untracked snow the relatively wide tip and rocker provide usable float, but this ski is not intended as a deep‑powder specialist.
Construction and specs explained
Construction mixes a laminated wood core with titanium reinforcement and a carbon‑reinforced Fusion plate, producing a sturdy blend of vibration damping and torsional stiffness. Tip width 127 mm helps with turn initiation and some flotation in softer snow; a 78 mm waist denotes a frontside/all‑mountain focus rather than deep‑snow performance; tail 110 mm aids exit stability and short‑radius turn release. Radius values (12.6–14.9 m depending on length) describe the natural turn arc and influence how quickly the ski wants to change direction. Weight (≈3400 g per ski for 166 cm by retailer reports) affects swingweight and packing considerations for travelers.
Travel and folding system
The Connect Tech folding system is the core convenience: the ski splits and folds to a compact length (reported folded lengths ≈87–93 cm depending on model length), making it genuinely travel‑friendly for airline or train trips. The package typically includes EMX 12.0 GW bindings and a carbon‑reinforced Fusion plate, which add robustness but also weight. Expect the tradeoff: more mass and a stiffer, slightly less lively flex than similarly shaped non‑folding skis, in exchange for the rare ability to stow a high‑performance ski into small luggage.
Who should buy / comparison
Who should consider this ski and how does it compare? The Voyager pink suits frequent travelers and groomer‑oriented skiers who want a true performance ski that packs down small. If you chase deep powder, ultralight touring or the absolute lowest swingweight, specialized skis will outperform it. Compared with conventional 78 mm waist frontside skis you gain compactness and near‑comparable carving ability, but you’ll trade some weight and ultimate live feel for the convenience of a folding system.
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