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About the Elan Ripstick 88 W
What is the Elan Ripstick 88 W good for?
Whether navigating stormy resort slopes or exploring untouched backcountry, the Ripstick 88 W ensures a smooth, responsive ride, making it ideal for adventurous skiers aiming for top-tier performance across any snow conditions.
Who is the Elan Ripstick 88 W good for?
The Ripstick 88 W is designed for advanced and expert female skiers seeking versatility and top-tier performance. Perfect if you value lightweight performance with powerful rebound and stability in every possible terrain.
When and where should the Elan Ripstick 88 W be used?
The Ripstick 88 W delivers versatility for unpredictable mountain conditions, particularly deep powder and diverse terrain, all thanks to its Elan Amphibio profile that enhances edge grip and turn initiation! Whether tackling stormy resort slopes or venturing into untouched backcountry, it provides a smooth and responsive ride.
How will some of the key features of the Elan Ripstick 88 W 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 88 W?
Choose the Ripstick 88 W for its lightweight performance with robust rebound and stability. Featuring cutting-edge technologies such as Carbon Deck, TubeLite Woodcore, Carbon Rods, UD Carbon, and Flax Fibre, these skis deliver lightweight performance with robust rebound and stability.
- 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
- Camber Profile: Tip Rocker
- Base: Sintered
- Flex: 7/10