Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens vs Elan Pioneer 86
Skis comparison — 2022-2023 season
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How they compare
the Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens leans more powder, while the Elan Pioneer 86 leans more all mountain. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. At $67 vs $69 MSRP, the Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens
3
Elan Pioneer 86
7
Powder
Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens
9
Elan Pioneer 86
5
Freestyle
Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens
3
Elan Pioneer 86
6
Freeride
Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens
6
Elan Pioneer 86
5
Stiffness
Elan Maiden Lite 101 WomensN/A
Elan Pioneer 86N/A
Versatility
Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens
5
Elan Pioneer 86
8
Elan Maiden Lite 101 Womens
Elan Pioneer 86
Core Specs
TerrainPowder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$67
MSRP$69
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
162 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
174 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile