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This Ski Is A Staff Favorite:
Read all of our Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition staff reviewsThe 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.
By: GeorgeThe 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.
By: HarryIn Depth Staff Reviews:
2026-2027 Elan Skis Preview
Elan Skis 2027: The First Look We know the Ripsticks rip, so Elan decided to give us yet another one. With one new Ripstick in town, Elan is keeping the rest of their lineup simple. We dive into the new ski, and get a preview of the classy new graphics for the rest of the Ripstick series. What's New The new Ripstick on the block adds to the mega wildly popular Ripstick Black Edition with a new Ripstick BE 88. With the Ripstick 88 becoming one of our best selling Ripsticks, we know folks are going to love this one. For the uninitiated, the BE version adds additional ... Continue Reading
Our Take On The 2027 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition:
The Elan Ripstick Black Edition 96 takes the "Goldilocks" of the Ripstick lineup and adds a layer of sophisticated muscle for the aggressive all-mountain charger. For riders who love the versatility of a mid-90s waist but find themselves overpowering softer skis, the extra rigidity in this model provides the stability and "charge" necessary to blast through afternoon chop. The integration of additional carbon strips throughout the woodcore ensures that when you lay the ski over, the edge engagement is instantaneous and chatter-free. It retains that legendary Ripstick agility for tight chutes and mogul lines, yet the stiffer backbone means you won't find the speed limit on the apron. It’s the perfect blend of a lightweight, maneuverable shape and the damp, planted feel usually reserved for much heavier, metal-laminate skis.
2027 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Specs:
Dimensions: 129/94/109 Radius: 15.8m@168cm Rocker: Freeride Rocker Ability Level: 
Construction: Full Sidewall Weight: 3356 grams (per pair for size 182cm) Learn more about ski weights Skis In The Elan Ripstick Series:
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