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Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis

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Powder7 Staff Pick George
By: George
The Elan Ripstick is often dubbed "The Ultimate Dad Ski," and for good reason. While it may not be specifically designed for it, the Ripstick remains nimble and easy to maneuver, making it a great choice for teaching kids how to navigate greens and blues. When they tire out, it shifts gears, offering stability and aggression for hard charging in big mountain terrain. The Ripstick's balance between maneuverability and carving ability makes it a standout option for a one-ski quiver. Its long effective edge ensures solid carving on groomers, while the deeper rocker in the tips adds versatility. While its softer, more playful build may not be burly enough for heavier or more aggressive skiers seeking a hard-stomping freestyle ski, it still holds its own against models like the Sender Free 110 or Revolt 114.
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Powder7 Staff Pick Harry
By: Harry
The Ripstick 96 Black Edition is one of my favorite skis to ride on. I've used these at Loveland along with some of the larger resorts (Beaver Creek, Vail, etc..) and they are awesome wherever you take them. They stay grounded down the groomers and are playful when you want to play around. Highly recommended for any intermediate to advanced skier.

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2024-2025 Elan Skis Preview

Elan Skis 2025: First Look Rippin' Sticks since 1963 You heard it: a new Elan Ripstick is in town. Elan's hallmark all-mountain ski delivered performance for a variety of skills and styles of skiing. With a shape and construction that prioritizes versatility, the Ripsticks can help you level up as a skier. So why the change? Elan took the bones of a ski we know and love and sought to make it even better. We discuss the updates to the Ripstick, along with other skis in their line in our Elan skis 2025 preview. What's New Elan revamps its Ripstick series with ... Continue Reading

Our Take On The 2025 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition:

For the riders that love the sound of the Ripstick, but want a touch more heft and charge in the core, the Elan Ripstick Black Edition 96 is the perfect match for you. The BE uses the same integral rocker design as the other Ripstick skis that make it so darn quick and agile, but adds additional carbon reinforcement to help dampen and stabilize the ski in tough snow conditions. A carbon frame and strips beef up the whole ski, giving you more longitudinal and torsional rigidity for high speeds or edge angles. If you ski fast in particularly firm or choppy conditions, but still like the sound of the flickable and quick nature of the Ripstick series, this is a great way to go.

2025 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Specs:

Dimensions:128/93/108
Radius:14.8m@161cm
Rocker:Freeride Rocker
Ability Level:Ability Level 8
Construction:Full Sidewall
Weight:3356 grams (per pair for size 182cm) Learn more about ski weights

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