ELAN Ripstick 96
Winter 2017.18

Published by Mountainblog on 02/21/2017.

Praised by magazine testers and professional skiers alike, the Ripstick 96 has proven to be the ultimate freeski of choice designed to be lightweight, versatile and smooth skiing in all snow conditions.

Designed for the most challenging terrain and any snow condition the mountain can dish out, the Ripstick series is the ultimate Freeskiing tool for demanding skiers. Constructed with a progressive shape and unique TNT technology to maximize weight reduction and efficiency, the Ripstick delivers uncompromised versatility and smooth performance. With the addition of the Amphibio profile and SST sidewall construction for power and stablity, the Ripstick floats like a butterfly and springs like a ski.

Elan’s TNT technology is a unique and innovative combination of a TubeLite Woodcore, featuring tip-to-tail carbon tubes, Vapor Tip inserts, and advanced composites that are integrated into the tip of the ski’s woodcore.

PROFILE: Amphibio
TECHNOLOGY: TNT technology, SST sidewall, TubeLite Woodcore, Vapor Tip, Fiberglass
GEOMETRY: 135/95/110*, 134/96/113
LENGTH RADIUS: 167(14.9)*, 174(16.2), 181(18), 188(19.5)
RECOMMENDED BINDINGS: ATTACK2 13 AT W/O BRAKE
RECOMMENDED BRAKE: POWER BRAKE RACE PRO 95.

Elan is a dedicated ski manufacturer in the Slovenian Alps with 75 years of experience building the best skis in the world for friends and families who live the skiing lifestyle and are all about good times in the mountains. Always Good Times: Good times is what Elan is all about, and the best times are those spent with friends and family in the mountains. Whether it’s a family weekend road trip to your favorite local destination or a backcountry adventure with your best buddies, it’s always good times when you surround yourself with the ones you’re closest to. www.elanskis.com