The Elan Truflex 76 LS ski package matches a ski, a binding, and a boot to the same step-up range. The binding suits intermediate all-mountain skiing, and the boot carries an intermediate rating with a soft flex. The ski adds a forgiving profile for skiers who are building control, so no piece of the setup gets outpaced as the turns improve. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"By the last run, the wide forefoot and the calf adapter had kept my boots from nagging, which is when snug boots usually start to complain. The ski stayed easy to turn on tired legs, so the afternoon felt as relaxed as the morning."