The Elan Ace GSX Master is a men’s long‐turn race ski designed for carving big, controlled arcs on groomed slopes. It’s built to give experienced skiers a stable platform and precise edge grip when you’re aiming for clean, high‐speed turns.
At 180 cm, the GSX Master has a turn radius of 21.1 m and a sidecut profile of 110/69/94 mm, which combines a wider shovel and tail with a relatively narrow waist. That shape helps the ski hold its line through sweeping turns while still responding crisply when you shift your weight. The package comes with Elan’s ER 11.0 GW binding, so you get a secure connection to the ski and compatibility with GripWalk boot soles for easier hiking around the resort.
The turn radius—21.1 m in this case—is an indication of the size of the arc the ski naturally wants to follow: a longer radius like this favors smooth, stable turns at speed rather than quick, tight loops. Sidecut dimensions (shovel-waist-tail) define the ski’s hourglass shape. A wider shovel (110 mm) and tail (94 mm) improve edge hold on hard snow, while the 69 mm waist helps the ski transition between edges without feeling sluggish. The ER 11.0 GW binding offers a DIN range up to 11, balancing retention with release for a controlled ride.
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Elan says about the Ace GSX Master
The GSX Master has all of the performance attributes of a world cup race ski yet is designed for the master level racer looking to excel in this discipline.Giant slalom is the primary skiing discipline and the GSX Master is the perfect choice for GS needs. Arrow technology makes these skis superior in performance by generating power that is transferred to the tip & tail enabling zero response time in any situation, and providing aggressive turning during an entire run. The GSX Master is built with RST Sidewalls, a Response Frame Woodcare, and Dual Ti. This is the choice of ex-racers and expert skiers looking for precise, fast and reliable giant slalom carvers in the toughest conditions. The GSX Master is not a toy and is created for skiers addicted to speed.