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Ripstick 96 Black Edition Ski - 2027

$949.99
Color:Black

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Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition brings an aggressive edge to every turn

The Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Ski takes the standard Ripstick 96 and adds four carbon rods in place of two, giving it a stiffer, more aggressive personality that shows up in every turn. A Partial Twin Tip tail and Early Rise Rocker keep the ski playful and forgiving on transitions, while an Amphibio profile balances a cambered inside edge for grip with a rockered outside edge for smooth turn initiation. Carbon Deck Technology and a race-structured sintered base back up the added stiffness with real speed and torsional control across all-mountain terrain.


What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I'm not an expert skier, and I still felt the extra pop out of every turn the moment I stood this ski on edge. The partial twin tip made switch landings forgiving enough that I stopped worrying about catching a tip on the way down."


Details

  • All-mountain ski with an aggressive, quick turn character
  • QuadRod carbon reinforcement adds stiffness and rebound
  • Partial twin tip tail keeps switch landings forgiving
  • Amphibio profile balances edge grip with easy turn initiation
  • Race-structured sintered base holds speed on variable snow
  • Recommended brake width within 15mm of the 96mm waist
  • 2 year manufacturer warranty backs the build
  • Item #ELAC0F6
Length
161cm, 168cm, 175cm, 182cm, 189cm
Dimensions
133 / 96 / 114mm
Turn Radius
[161cm] 14.8m, [168cm] 15.8m, [175cm] 16.8m, [182cm] 17.8m, [189cm] 18.8m
Profile
Amphibio (rocker/camber/rocker), Early Rise Rocker
Construction
sandwich
Core
TubeLite Wood Core, QuadRod carbon reinforcement
Laminate
Carbon Deck Technology, fiberglass
Edge
steel
Base
Sintered, race structured
Tail
Partial Twin Tip
Claimed Weight
[182cm] 1640g per ski
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Activity
All-Mountain Skiing
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Elan is located in the Slovenian Alps, with almost 80 years of experience building the best skis in the world for friends and families who are all about good times in the mountains.

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Phantom Glide By DPS Skis

This ski is compatible with Phantom Glide, the long-lasting base treatment from DPS Skis. Backcountry technicians apply and UV-cure it before the skis ship, so they arrive ready to ride with no waxing needed.

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How It Works

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Applied By Backcountry Techs
Backcountry technicians treat and UV-cure every pair in the shop before it leaves the warehouse, so the skis arrive ready to ride with no setup required.

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Glide That Outlasts Wax
Wax sits on top of the base and wears off in a few days. Phantom Glide bonds into the base, so glide stays fast and consistent from cold powder to spring slush.

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No More Wax Days
Phantom Glide replaces scraping, ironing, and shop visits with a quick base cleaning using the Phantom Glide Base Care Kit. The formula is made without PFAS.

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When skis, bindings, and boots are purchased together, a Gearhead Expert mounts the bindings before the order ships.

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Get your skis delivered ready to ride.

  • Skip the shop wait: skis ship fully mounted.
  • Set up by a Gearhead Expert: fit to height, weight, ability, and boot sole length.
  • Ready to click in: bindings arrive set to a neutral DIN as a starting point.

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