The Gist
Testers were on board with Roxa's new 2018 Element 120 I.R., and drank the Kool-Aid for this unique, low-profile and lightweight three-piece, fully buying in for how it fit and skied.
The Fit
Testers said this 99 mm last stands by its numbers, delivering a closely snug fit throughout the lower and upper, which testers liked—they also liked the slightly more relaxed (mediumish) fit at the instep and on the navicular bone. They weren't as stoked on the firm liner feel against the shin during initial try-on but found that it softened some with time skiing.
Performance
Lateral quickness was catlike, testers reported, and the ease of roll edge to edge was noticeably good. Testers felt that the combination of the shell's forward lean angle (upright) plus the double layer of the Intuition spiral wrap liner stood them up a little too tall, and they found it hard to get out in front of the boot and off their heels. They thought both the on-board forward lean adjustment and full molding of the liner would remedy this.
Cool Features
The use of Grilamid in the shell and the upper cuff is still unique, but gaining momentum—it doesn't always work, but testers felt it did here, providing a lightweight but strong and snappy package. The inverted toe buckle closes on the medial side to avoid damage incurred on the lateral side, according to Roxa. Sure, okay.
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