The Primetime 55+ from Elan is a men’s piste ski designed for carving smooth, sporty turns on groomed slopes. With its 165 cm length and a focused sidecut, it’s aimed at skiers who enjoy precision and responsiveness as they navigate the fall line.
Shaped with a 130 / 74 / 111 mm profile, the narrower 74 mm waist helps the ski transition quickly from edge to edge, while the slightly fuller tip and tail offer stability at speed. Pairing it with Elan’s EMX12.0 GW FusionX binding means you benefit from a reliable release mechanism and an 85 mm brake that suit the ski’s width—so you can get in and out of your gear without fuss.
The 12.8 m turn radius at 165 cm length tells you this ski naturally leans into shorter, more agile arcs, making quick, precise turns more accessible. The “GW” in the binding name stands for GripWalk, a system that improves traction when walking in boots and is compatible with GripWalk soles, helping to reduce slips on icy surfaces around the resort.
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Elan says about the Primetime 55+
Experience the accessible power and elevated edge control of Primetime 55+, designed on a wider platform, for a graceful, exciting and outlandish ride.Primetime 55+ delivers carving capability in a slightly wider 74 mm platform for support and balance, while retaining agility thanks to a shorter turn radius. It's designed with PowerMatch Technology which matches ski construction with how skiers power the edge, for seamless energy transmission. Amphibio Profile is enhanced by a Dual Density Woodcore which puts dense wood and a thicker profile along the inside edge, and a thinner profile with lighter wood along the outside edges, resulting in a ski that has the perfect amount of power, stability, and rebound with intuitive maneuverability and smooth tracking. A Dual Ti layer located along the inside edge gives additional support and smoothness and the newly redesigned Fusion X binding system has a free flexing feel with an elevated toe for improved balance. Designed for skiers seeking exhilarating performance in a wider ski, Primetime 55+ delivers the perfect combination of both.