Elan Ripstick 96 Skis | 2027

The Ripstick 96 strikes the perfect balance between being a powder aficionado and a groomer champion. It redefines the all-mountain skiing experience with unparalleled versatility by excelling both on and off trail, gaining the immediate trust of skiers in all conditions. It’s agile and light to maneuver effortlessly through tight trees, floats in fresh powder and maintains all the edge grip and control you need for laying down arcs on groomers. The best part? You can ski all day thanks to its lightweight construction, minimizing fatigue to maximize your time on the slopes. Features Turning Radius - 16.8m @ 175 Geometry - 129/94/109 (168), 131/95/112 (175), 133/96/114 (182) Flax Fiber - A layer of natural Flax Fiber is placed in the tip of the ski to neutralize vibration and chatter, providing a smooth ride at high speeds and in variable snow conditions. Tubelite Woodcore - To create the TubeLite Woodcore, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. These tubes run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. They provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability. Carbon Rods - Lightweight Carbon tubes inserted into the ski and run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. The carbon tubes provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability. UD Carbon - Unidirectional carbon bands are strategically positioned along both edges of the ski to create torsional stability which produces superior response and intuitive maneuverability at an extremely light weight. Sintered Running Base - The special ultra-high molecular weight running base delivers excellent durability and superb gliding performance in variety of conditions. SST Tech - The SST Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity. Amphibio Tech - Amphibio Tech is the complete, fulldimension asymmetrical ski design. Influencing both the profile and construction of dedicated right and left skis.