A perennial favourite of magazine testers and professional skiers alike and known for its stable powerful feel the new 2024 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition is ready to over-deliver on their promise to skiers looking for the ultimate all-condition freeride ski.Ripstick 96 Black Edition exhibits an uncanny blend of versatility and stability to conquer any conditions the mountain has to offer. On hardpack it performs smoothly and confidently like an all-mountain ski while in soft snow it floats and slashes like a big-mountain ski. The Tubelite Woodcore featuring two carbon rods following the sidecut has been enhanced with new QuadRod Technology; two additional carbon rods are located in the tip and tail for elite power transmission with a balanced feel. Carbon Line a mesh carbon weave located along the inside edges of the tip and tail are bonded by an additional layer of carbon under the binding for superior smoothness and promotes a natural flex pattern for intuitive power transfer with ease. Both technologies amplify our asymmetrical Amphibio profile to bring exceptional edge grip and maneuverability to our most versatile shape. All the tech is wrapped in a tactical-looking black-on-black camo wrap giving this all-terrain weapon a sophisticated stealthy look and feel.
- Length: 164cm 172cm 180cm 188cm
- Dimensions: 164cm 133 / 94 / 108mm 172cm 136 / 95 / 110mm 180cm 136 / 96 / 110mm 188cm 136 / 96 / 110mm
- Turn Radius: 164cm 15.1m 172cm 16.2m 180cm 18m 188cm 19.5m
- Profile: Amphibio foot specific rocker / camber / rocker
- Construction: SST sidewall sandwich