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Ripstick 96 Skis 2025

Name: Elan Ripstick 96 Skis
Brand: Elan
SKU: 501852
Price: 648.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

£648.95

Elan Ripstick 96

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175cm 182cm

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Conquer every mountain with the versatile Ripstick 96, designed for expert skiers

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About the Elan Ripstick 96

What is the Elan Ripstick 96 good for?

The Ripstick 96 ski is a freeride ski designed for expert skiers who excel in off-piste and backcountry terrain. It thrives in diverse snow conditions, including deep powder and choppy snow, making it ideal for adventurous skiers seeking a high-performance tool to excel on.

Who is the Elan Ripstick 96 good for?

The Ripstick 96 ski is tailored for advanced skiers who thrive on off-piste and backcountry adventures. Thanks to the Elan Amphibio profile it has enhanced edge grip and turn initiation for superior performance. It's ideal for adventurous skiers who enjoy diverse snow conditions and terrains and want a ski to match.

When and where should the Elan Ripstick 96 be used?

This ski is perfect for varied and challenging conditions such as deep powder and choppy snow. This ski is versatile enough for use in both resort and backcountry settings, excelling in all terrain types from hardpack to deep powder.

How will some of the key features of the Elan Ripstick 96 enhance my experience?

The Carbon Deck Technology integrates a Tubelite Woodcore with carbon rods and UD carbon edge bands to enhance rebound, torsional rigidity, and stability. These work together to ensure a smooth and responsive ride. In addition, the Elan Amphibio profile combines rocker on the outside for forgiveness and camber on the inside edges, offering excellent edge grip in all conditions and precise turn initiation.

Why choose the Elan Ripstick 96?

Whether at the resort or exploring untamed backcountry, the Ripstick 96’s versatility shines through, offering a smooth, responsive ride across all terrain types. Enhanced by Carbon Deck Technology, including Tubelite Woodcore and advanced carbon components, this ski ensures superior rebound, stability, and agility, making it indispensable for those seeking an exhilarating and controlled skiing experience.

Product Features

Elan Amphibio Profile - Combines rocker on the outside and camber on the inside, offering excellent edge grip, easy turn initiation, and a blend of grip, precision, and forgiveness through its unique left and right ski design
Carbon Deck Technology - Combines rocker on the outside and camber on the inside, offering excellent edge grip, easy turn initiation, and a blend of grip, precision, and forgiveness through its unique left and right ski design
The Tubelite Woodcore - Features carbon tubes within a wooden laminate for torsional rigidity and efficient energy transfer
Carbon Rods - Lightweight carbon tubes run the length following the side cut's arc, providing torsional stability, powerful rebound, and reduced core material for incredible lightweight response and stability.
UD Carbon - Unidirectional carbon bands are strategically placed along both edges of the ski, enhancing torsional stability for superior response, intuitive manoeuvrability, and lightweight performance
Flax Fibres - A unique structure disperses energy and reduces vibrations, significantly improving user experience compared to traditional materials like carbon and glass fibers

The Lowdown

Rider Profile: Advanced
Mountain Profile: Freeride, Powder
Camber Profile: Tip Rocker
Base: Sintered
Flex: 7/10

Size Chart

Length (cm)	Tip Width (mm)	Waist Width (mm)	Tail Width (mm)	Turn Radius (m)
161	128	93	108	14.8
168	129	94	109	15.8
175	131	95	112	16.8
182	133	96	114	17.8
189	134	97	115	18.8

Elan

Elan have been innovating for decades for one simple purpose – to make the skiing experience better for everyone, from beginner to expert. Decades of constantly pushing the design envelope – from sidecuts to constructions, materials to production processes – we challenge ourselves to design the best performance, highest quality, state of the art products for friends and family to enjoy great days on the mountain. It is with this uncommon valour that we have committed our brand to this one goal, and to deliver on our promise to make everyday the best day on snow for Elan skiers.

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