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Elan Ripstick Tour 88 (Backcountry Touring Ski 2021/2022)

Product Summary

The Elan Ripstick Tour 88 is the perfect tool during both downhill rides and steep ascents. Thanks to its low weight, the ski is easy to master even on longer trips. The Elan Ripstick Tour 88's full retail price is 599,95 €. The Ski is roughly 10 € cheaper than the average price of all Backcountry Touring Skis, making it a mid-range model. Skilled skiers will enjoy both relaxed cruising and pushing the ski to its limit. The Backcountry Touring Ski prefers perfectly groomed runs over fresh powder. However due to its medium-width waist, this ski is also a good shout for riders who like to venture off piste from time to time. Available lengths for the ski are ranging between 156 and 184cm.

The ski in details

The Elan Ripstick Tour 88 is the ski that the touring world has been waiting for. Lightweight, floaty, fast, stable, strong, and versatile - all at the same time.

Designed with freeride athletes and guides that demand perfection everywhere they go, it's ground-breaking construction has allowed Elan to drop the weight to a minimum and push performance to the maximum, while maintaining a playful feel for all aspects of the journey. This 88mm waisted ski is very light and easy to maneuver, yet deftly capable, making it a true modern touring ski.

The free touring segment is the trend in alpinism; combining light equipment that performs in powder and remains stable in variable conditions is essential. The Ripstick Tour 88 is the perfect waist to feel confident on descents and narrow enough to enjoy comfortable, long uphill ascents, making it the sweet spot for touring skis. At approximately 1250 g per ski in length 170 cm Elan targeted the optimal weight for a touring ski, without sacrificing downhill stability and performance. When paired with the 305 g C-RAIDER tech binding and Ripstick Tour 88 skin, there is a complete, lightweight package, that will perform and inspire. With carefully designed CARBON BRIDGE TECHNOLOGY, we implemented a carbon rod reinforcement to connect the energy of the ski for a smooth feel with playful rebound. The length of the reinforcement is designed to exact measures to reduce vibration and tip chatter. A reduced sidewall shape gives the ski a unique look with functional weight reduction, while full sidewalls increase edge pressure and contact. With a freeride profile and shape, Elan assured this is the perfect combination of weight to performance ratio for all skiers, in any conditions found in the backcountry.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

  • Most efficient uphill performance
  • Best Edge Grip
  • Nimble Turn Entry & Exit
  • Playful Rebound
  • Lightest Weight

Technologies

  • Carbon
  • Fiberglass
  • Tubelite Woodcore
  • Carbon Bridge Technology
  • 360° Sidewall
  • Amphibio profile

Ski review Elan Ripstick Tour 88

At the 2021/2022 ski test the skis in the category „Touring - Men 1“ were closely evaluated on the Mölltal Glacier. >> Click here for the detailed review with all tested models!

Handling, skins7.0 / 10
Long turns7.2 / 10
Short turns7.2 / 10
Running smoothness7.0 / 10
Physical effort6.6 / 10
Overall impression7.2 / 10
Total42.2 / 60

Rating: good

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Facts

Season 2021/2022
Season start: 2021
Season end: 2022
Category Backcountry Touring Ski
Suggested Retail Price 599.95 €

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Terrain

Slope
60%
Powder
40%

Skill Level

1 = Newbie, 10 = Pro
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Available lengths

Length (cm)Radius (m)Sidecut (mm)
156
14.80 m
127
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88
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109
163
15.60 m
127
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88
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106
170
16.80 m
128
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88
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107
177
17.60 m
128
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88
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108
184
18.80 m
129
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88
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109