realskiers

How would the Elan Amphibio fit in this discussion.  Seeing it has both worlds covered.

"Both worlds covered" is a marketing tool. I've stated before that I've been impressed with the Elan carving skis that I've demo'd, and I do not recall skiing an Amphibio. I think the ski would work on the terrain Liz is skiing in Bush's video, but, the skill of the person driving the ski is the dominant factor in those conditions. Elan makes the Amphibio in two widths, 74 and 82, so it lives between Helluva's carving world and Bush's 100 waist Blizzards.

What I don't like about the Elan design is there is a dedicated right and left ski, cambered on the inside edge and twisted to rocker on the outside edge. Way too much engineering for me and I like being able to use both edges over the life of a ski. I have to get on it and fall in love prior to buying.