Men's Elan Ripstick 96 Skis

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When your day begins with fresh corduroy and ends as a surprise powder day with friends, Ripstick 96 is the ultimate ski for turning good days into great ones.

With countless awards, Ripstick 96 has established itself as the cornerstone of Elan's freeride collection. Now in its third generation, Amphibio Profile still delivers an uncompromising trio of grip, rebound, and maneuverability, with an even smoother and more stable ride, thanks to new Carbon Deck Technology. Carbon rods and unidirectional carbon bands are placed strategically along the edges to deliver a seriously responsive and silky-smooth ride at a ridiculously light weight. Access to effortless power and additional vibration damping is enhanced by a new 3D trapezoid shape reinforced by environmentally friendly and lightweight Flax Fiber. Whether you prefer a wider footprint for everyday skiing at the resort or are looking for all-mountain versatility for changing conditions, Ripstick 96 is recognized for its ability to turn good times on the hill into great memories.

Carbon Deck Technology
Carbon Deck Technology combines the powerful rebound of Tubelite Woodcore, with carbon rods and unidirectional carbon (UD) edge bands. These combined technologies provide powerful rebound, torsional rigidity and a strong, stable platform for superior response and a smooth ride.

• 1.) Flax Fiber - Natural vibration control: A layer of natural Flax Fiber is placed in the tip of the ski to neutralize vibration and chatter, providing a smooth ride at high speeds and in variable snow conditions.
• 2.) Tubelite Woodcore - Strong, light, dynamic: To create the TubeLite Woodcore, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. These tubes run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. They provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.
• 3.) Carbon Rods - For stability and power rebound: Lightweight Carbon tubes inserted into the ski and run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. The carbon tubes provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.
• 4.) UD Carbon - Superior response and intuitive feel: Unidirectional carbon bands are strategically positioned along both edges of the ski to create torsional stability which produces superior response and intuitive maneuverability at an extremely light weight.
• 5.) Sintered Running Base - Excellent gliding: The special ultra-high molecular weight running base delivers excellent durability and superb gliding performance in variety of conditions.
• 6.) SST - Slanted Sidewall Technology - For direct power transmission at lighter weight: The SST Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity.
• 7.) Amphibio Technology - Power, Ease and Performance: Amphibio Tech is the complete, fulldimension asymmetrical ski design. Influencing both the profile and construction of dedicated right and left skis.