Ripstick 96 Edition

Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition

Manufacturer’s statement

The multi-award-winning Ripstick 96 Black Edition returns, ready to cruise both untracked powder faces and harder pistes with power, agility and top-level performance. It’s supported by innovative “Carbon Deck” technology. Other premium features in this new edition include SST sidewalls, a “Tubelite” wood core, flax fibres, a sintered base and the proven Amphibio profile.

SKIMAGAZIN verdict

“Wow – a true feel-good ski for playful riders. Extremely light, very forgiving and a joy off piste. Floats well, turns easily, needs hardly any effort – perfect in heavy spring slush and tracked snow,” praises one tester. You pay for the impressive comfort with some drawbacks on icy pistes; at speed it can become a bit nervous. Designed for medium radii; in short turns it needs clean technique. A top choice for freeride-oriented skiers who value fun over sheer speed.

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