2026 Elan Wingman 83 Ti, 86 Ti, and 86 Black Edition On Snow First Impressions with SkiEssentials

[@untectings]

last year I was getting frustrated with my 96 ripsticks black edition(I'm an eastern skier) after the hills would be skied out by the afternoon I would be skidding out my turns so the shop I deal with suggested wingman 82 TI now these skis are my go to when there's no new snow

[@lonleyroshan]

Looking forward to 2026 kores reviews!

[@milanbogdanovic6120]

Jeff, would definitely like it if you would follow up with your detailed thoughts on your Zipfit boot liners and how they’re working out for you.

[@chadridsdale9970]

I think Matt is starting to love narrower skis

[@SkiEssentials]

He's not ready to admit it yet, but we're getting there... 😉

[@chadridsdale9970]

@SkiEssentials don't give up. I, too, was once on the only wider than 100mm. Now I spend more time on the declivity 82ti, enforcer 88, and I'm trying to decide between declivity 92ti and enforcer 94 (last gen vs new). Thanks for all the great videos and reviews?

[@BucherLaw]

Was getting ready to bite on some 2024 or 2025 wingmen, I buy new skis for myself very infrequently (all the time for my kids) and this vid popped up letting me know i will now be on my ancient volkl AC50s until I can pick one of these 2026s up for next season.

[@johndavis16]

Love this 3 person on snow review format. How would these black editions compare with MX88s when the snow is a bit firm?

[@bearclaw5115]

The MX88's will carve much more precisely on firm snow if that is what you want. Any Wingman is a more all-around performer for most recreational skiers. The MX's are giving you quite a bit of Austrian precision.

[@Osnosis]

And the Kastle skis are heavy.

[@Tom-t5h]

You 3 look good in your ski suits. Well Fashioned. Should do a cat walk.

[@patrickreid9823]

What length is Bob thinking for the a black Edition? 182?

[@SkiEssentials]

182 all day!

[@KSadikoglu]

Can we buy 2026 products now?

[@SkiEssentials]

There are some early releases that will soon be available for sale, but we don't foresee these Wingmen skis as being part of that group.