Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition

Strengths:
Easy to ride, resilient, comfortable, good for most things.

Weaknesses:
Maybe not the best at something.

Summary:
My new favorite ski, rides on it almost every time, works for most things, summit trip, a little powder next to the piste and to brass piste. Does not beat a giant slalom ski on big turns but is also not a fair comparison. Can only recommend this ski warmly. Experiencing it much more fun than my Kore 93.

Model year: 2022
Riding style: Most piste (a little on the side), powder when available. Occasional summit hikes
Length on the ski: 180 cm
Riders weight: 80 kg
Riders length: 177 cm

The Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition 2020 is back at public demand, and not just for its classy carbon fiber shimmering black facade. Under the wonderful, completely black top layer, there is an extra layer of carbon fiber around the wood core consisting of paulownia (emperor tree), birch and poplar. This increases the stiffness, reduces the weight by 1550 grams in 181 cm (!), And complements the already tried and tested "Amphibio" design, which simply means that the skis are asymmetrical with the right and left skis, where the inner edge has a pitch while the outer edge has a rocker. You know what they say "Once you go black, you never go ..."
Quote test rider: "The perfect name for this ski, it rips everything in its path and is still easy to maneuver" and "So stable and easy to get into turns. This skiing also stands out on steep terrain, especially in harsh and old snow. "
Rating: 8.70

Model year: 2020