2027 Elan Playmaker 111 Skis with Tyrolia Attack 14 MN Bindings

Built for deep days and creative lines, the Elan Playmaker 111 returns for 2027 with a familiar style and continues its role as the widest and most playful ski in the lineup. Designed for soft snow, freestyle flair, and big-mountain creativity, it's the go-to choice for skiers who want to float, spin, and stomp their way through powder days.

Why we like it:

It has the soul of a freestyle ski with the chops of a freeride weapon. The Playmaker 111 surfs, slashes, and pivots with ease, making it a great option for all day deep skiing without fatigue.

Who it's for:

Perfect for advanced to expert skiers with a creative approach to terrain. Whether you’re dropping cliffs, buttering wind lips, or lacing up switch landings, the Playmaker 111 is your canvas. Skiers who value style and surf over speed and stiffness will feel right at home.

Highlights:

At 111 mm underfoot, this ski brings effortless float in powder and a loose, slashy feel that invites playful skiing in soft snow. Elan’s Tubelite wood core is reinforced with carbon rods for energy and rebound, while the Amphibio Twin design—an asymmetric shape unique to Elan—adds grip to your downhill edge without sacrificing freestyle feel. Symmetrical rocker tip and tail make switch skiing and soft landings easy, while the nearly symmetrical profile encourages creativity across natural features. The Attack 14 GW’s FR PRO3 Toe contains a generous 30 mm of elastic travel. This provides a smooth and confident feel when tracking though variable snow, while also recentering the boot to its neutral position extremely well to keep you locked in, acting almost like a suspension system. The NX FR Heel has even more 16 elastic travel at 16mm, which further aids in preventing the dreaded pre-release. These cammed heel pieces also make stepping into and out of bindings super easy, even in deep snow.

Things to consider:

This isn’t a ski for directional hard chargers or icy groomer lovers. The twin tip and loose tail feel less precise when trying to rail turns, and the lack of metal reinforcement means you’ll get more play than power. For skiers who want to drive hard through firm snow or push high speeds, a burlier freeride ski might be a better fit.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These skis run true to size. Choose your usual freeride length, size up for more float and stability, or size down for a looser, more playful ride in tight terrain or trees.