Elan Ripstick Tour 88 W (Backcountry Touring Ski 2023/2024)

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The Elan Ripstick Tour 88 W is the ski that the touring world has been waiting for. Lightweight, floaty, fast, stable, strong, and versatile - all at the same time. Designed by Female freeride athletes and guides demanding perfection everywhere they go, it's ground-breaking construction has allowed us 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 88 mm waisted ski is very light and easy to maneuver, yet deftly capable, making it a true modern touring ski.

The touring segment is the trend in alpinism; combining light equipment that performs in powder and remains stable in variable conditions found in the backcountry is essential. The Ripstick 88 Tour W is the perfect waist width to feel confident on descents and narrow enough for comfortable, long uphill ascents, making it the sweet spot for touring skis. At approximately 1170 g per ski, Elan has targeted the optimal weight for women's touring skis, without sacrificing downhill stability and performance. With carefully designed CARBON BRIDGE TECHNOLOGY, they 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, they've assured this is the perfect combination of weight to performance ratio for all skiers, in any conditions found in the backcountry.

Weight: 1150g/ski (@163cm)

• Amphibio Profile
• High Speed Gliding Base
• Carbon, Fiberglass
• Laminated Woodcore
• Carbon Bridge Technology
• 360° Sidewall

At the 2023/2024 WorldSkitest the skis were closely evaluated in the category „Touring Ladies“. Tester opinion:  "In terms of design, the "Ripstick Tour 88 W" immediately catches the eye, which is why it won the gold medal in snow style. But the "Elan" is not only beautiful to look at, it also scores points for its uphill and downhill qualities. Here, the long turn and the edge grip are among its particular strengths. The handling of the skins was also rated very well by our testers. A touring model that stands out and performs well."

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