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Elan Wildcat 83 TI vs Elan Wingman 86 Black Edition

The Wildcat 83 TI and the Wingman 86 Black Edition compared. The Wildcat 83 TI is 4 mm narrower underfoot (82 vs 86 mm). Turn radii are 13 m and 16 m.

Elan Wildcat 83 TI — topsheet
Wildcat 83 TI
$550 MSRP 4 lengths · 144, 152, 160, 168 cm
Elan Wingman 86 Black Edition — topsheet
Wingman 86 Black Edition
$850 MSRP 4 lengths · 160, 168, 174, 182 cm

Where each ski sits across every ski we carry

Wildcat 83 TI
Wingman 86 Black Edition
Waist
82 mm
86 mm
Narrower · firmer-snowWider · powder
Weight
Not published
Not published
Lighter · playfulHeavier · damp & planted
Tip taper
48 mm
46 mm
Straighter · grippyMore taper · loose
Turn radius
13.0 m
16.0 m
Shorter · quickLonger · stable

Head to head, by character

Each ski's own read, side by side — the same three things that define how it skis.
Turn & shape
A 13.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
A 16.0-meter radius covers versatile, all-purpose turn shapes; a generous tip taper keeps turn entry easy and the shovel quick to engage.
Stability & dampness
A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance.
A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance.
Float & width
At 82 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. An asymmetric rocker profile tunes float and grip differently at tip and tail.
At 86 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. An asymmetric rocker profile tunes float and grip differently at tip and tail.

Full spec comparison

SpecWildcat 83 TIWingman 86 Black Edition
Waist 82 mm 86 mm
Sidecut 130·82·110 mm 132·86·112 mm
Weight @ default Not publishedNot published
Weight range Not publishedNot published
Turn radius 13.0 m full-length 16.0 m full-length
Metal Titanal Titanal
Core Laminated woodcore Tubelite woodcore
Lengths 144–168 cm 160–182 cm
MSRP $550 $850