Product Summary
The ski in details
Tactical Freeride: A perennial favorite of magazine testers and professional skiers alike and known for its stable, powerful feel, the 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 smooth and confident 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 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 is 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 Elan's asymmetrical Amphibio profile to bring exceptional edge grip and maneuverability to its 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.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
- All-mountain footprint
- Best combination of flotation and edge grip
- Best combination of Edge Grip and Flotation
- Premium materials and technology
- Expert skiers that ski wherever the snow is best
Technologies
- Profile: Amphibio
- High Speed Gliding Base
- QuadRod Reinforcement
- Tubelite Woodcore
- Carbon Line Technology
- SST Sidewall
Ski review Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
At the 2023/2024 WorldSkitest the skis were closely evaluated in the category „Freeride I“. Tester opinion: "The "Ripstick 96 Black Edition" was also able to convince all along the line in this strong competition. It received bronze in the SnowStyle for its casual design. In the snow, our testers were particularly impressed with its floatation and short turns. Do you like to make perfect tracks down the slope? The "Elan" will help you find and enjoy your perfect track".
*2 test runs per ski: 1x piste, 1x terrain
| On-Piste | Terrain | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Long turns | 8,4 / 10 | 8,3 / 10 | |
| Short turns | 7,8 / 10 | 8,8 / 10 | |
| Turning ability (terrain) | - | 8,3 / 10 | |
| Edge grip (on-piste) | 8,1 / 10 | - | |
| Buoyancy (terrain) | - | 8,6 / 10 | |
| Smoothness | 8,3 / 10 | 7,9 / 10 | |
| General effort | 8,4 / 10 | 8,4 / 10 | |
| Total score | 41,0 / 50 | 50,3 / 60 | 91,3 / 110 |
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