“Just when Elan, originator of super-sidecuts, seemed to have lost its way, it sprang back to life last year with an entirely credible collection, one that only gets better this year. Newest in that vein is the Mantis series and its flagship 777. As its name suggests, it’s big and burly, but also pleasantly supple. Vertical sidewalls and a titanium-reinforced wood core give it power. It’s damp, but not overly so, and while it’s not a twin-tip, the tail is lifted, for maneuverability in tight spots.”
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