Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis

Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis 2025

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The ultimate ski for expert adventurers seeking precision and performance across all terrains

About the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition

What is the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition good for?

The Ripstick 96 Black Edition is a freeride ski tailored for advanced skiers, offering high-performance capabilities in resort and backcountry environments. Versatile across all terrains, it excels particularly in varied snow conditions including deep powder.

Who is the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition good for?

The Ripstick 96 Black Edition ski is best suited for expert skiers who enjoy pushing the limits. Its design, incorporating the Elan Amphibio profile for excellent edge grip and turn initiation, emphasises performance. Ideal for adventurous skiers seeking high performance across a range of snow conditions and terrains.

When and where should the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition be used?

This ski is perfect for varied and challenging conditions such as choppy snow. This ski is also 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 Black Edition 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 Black Edition?

The Ripstick 96 Black Edition is the ultimate choice for advanced and expert skiers seeking precision and confidence in diverse mountain conditions. Designed for freeride adventures in off-piste and backcountry terrain, these skis excel in deep powder and varied landscapes with unmatched power, agility, and smoothness.

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 Frame Reinforcement - Enhances performance, durability, and versatility by providing lightweight strength, increased stiffness, stability, improved energy transmission, and impact resistance

The Lowdown

  • Rider Profile: Advanced
  • Mountain Profile: Freeride, Powder
  • Camber Profile: Tip Rocker
  • Base: Sintered
  • Flex: 8/10

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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