Elan Wingman 78 ti — Review

The Elan Wingman 78 ti is the titanal-laminated frontside carver in Elan's current Wingman line — the metal-reinforced sibling to the carbon Wingman 78 c. With a 79 mm midsole waist, the dedicated left/right Amphibio profile and a single sheet of mono-Ti over a Power Woodcore, it is built to be a piste-first all-rounder for skiers who want more grip and stability than the carbon version offers without jumping up to a true race ski. The system binding plate is part of the package, so the chassis is meant to be skied as a complete unit on groomers and lightly chopped firm snow rather than reconfigured for touring. From the 2026/27 season Elan markets this exact chassis as the Elan Wingman 80 ti — same construction, same lengths, new name on the topsheet.

On hard snow the 78 ti rewards committed front-of-the-boot pressure. The cambered inside edge bites at turn initiation and the mono-Ti sheet damps chatter at speed, so medium-radius arcs feel locked-in and quiet across icy traverses. The 10.8 to 14.4 m radius range across the four lengths (152, 160, 168, 174) keeps it nimble in short turns at the shorter sizes while the 174 carries a longer, more stable line. The rockered outside edge keeps release smooth, so even off-fall-line transitions stay forgiving. Push it into broken or soft snow and it stays committed to the carving brief — it is not a ski that floats or smears, so off-piste use is limited to short detours rather than full afternoons.

The 78 ti uses a Power Woodcore, a single sheet of titanal positioned with the asymmetric Amphibio layout, SST (Slanted Sidewall Technology) sidewalls and a sintered high-speed gliding base. The Amphibio profile gives each ski a dedicated rockered outside edge and cambered inside edge, which means the pair is not interchangeable and the construction prioritises edge engagement on the inside ski through the arc. The Shift X system binding plate ships as part of the package, which is the main reason the touring score is effectively zero for this ski.

Strong intermediates and advanced skiers who spend most days on groomers and want a carver with more authority than a basic frontside ski. Compared to the Elan Wingman 78 c it is more demanding and more stable at speed, trading some of the carbon ski's forgiveness for sharper edge hold. Against the K2 Disruption 78Ti it is similarly metal-reinforced but skis with a slightly more rockered outside edge thanks to Amphibio, making transitions a touch easier. Versus the Head Supershape e rally the Elan is a touch more all-mountain capable and less single-mindedly racy.

Pros

• Sharp edge hold on hard snow thanks to mono-Ti and cambered inside edge.
• Quick, energetic short turns at 152-168 cm lengths.
• Asymmetric Amphibio profile keeps turn release smooth.
• SST sidewall transmits power directly to the edge.
• Solid step up in stability vs the carbon Wingman 78 c.

Cons

• Narrow 79 mm waist limits use outside groomers.
• System binding plate rules out touring.
• Demands committed front-of-boot stance to come alive.
• Top length capped at 174 cm — heavier skiers may want more.

Verdict: A focused titanal frontside carver that delivers grippier, quieter turns than the carbon Wingman 78 c while keeping the same playful Amphibio personality. Best for piste-dominant skiers in the strong intermediate to advanced range.