Elan closes 2022, a year with over 65 awards from specialized magazines and international institutions.

Elan, for almost 80 years producing world-class skis 100% handcrafted in the Slovenian Alps, has won more than 65 awards globally for its 2022/23 ski collection.

Thursday 5 January 2023 5 minutes reading time

Over nearly 80 years, Elan has continued to validate its long-standing reputation for innovation by introducing countless advances in ski equipment that have helped transform the sport of skiing, delighting users around the world. During this time, Elan has received many accolades from world-recognized institutions for technological excellence and style. The 2022/23 collection has received more than 65 awards worldwide. This year's awards include the prestigious Red Dot Award given for the innovative design of the Ripstick Tour 104, a lightweight ski developed in collaboration with the skiing legend Glen Plake. The product has been designed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing ski touring market and focuses on the functionality of uphill efficiency and uncompromising downhill performance. It was the thirteenth time that the Red Dot award was given to Elan. Elan's revolutionary VOYAGER, the world's first foldable all-mountain ski, has received awards: Red Dot ''Best of the Best'', Plus X, the ISPO Gold Award in the Sports Equipment category, the Big See product design award and, last but not least, the Gold Innovation Award of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.“The awards are a testimony to the innovation of our products, but they are also a recognition of our work and the our skier-centric thinking. I am extremely pleased that we succeed again and again in creating innovations that earn the trust and enthusiasm of users, but also convince experts from various fields," said Melanja Korošec, Brand Director of Elan. Furthermore, the skis of the Wingman series Elan's Ripstick Black Edition, Ripstick, Amphibio, Ace and Wildcat have received accolades and awards for excellent performance and handling characteristics in numerous ski tests organized by the media, magazines and ski organizations. Throughout its history, Elan has characterized by having always placed sustainability at the heart of its production processes, since its humble beginnings in 1945. In recent years Elan has taken a holistic approach to ski development that meets the needs of skiers while respecting the planet. This year, Elan's dedication to sustainability has been awarded the Green Star certification by the Slovenian Association for Sustainable Economy CER. ing all factors of our operations and adjust them in line with the new environmental and social objectives. Our passion for skiing and the mountains is unstoppable and helps us keep what we love for generations to come after us,” adds Melanja Korošec. For more information, please visit: https://www.elanskis.com

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