Year of birth: 1980
Discipline: freeride
best results
1 place, Scott Czech Ride - Open Championship 2010 Lenzerheide, Switzerland
2nd, Mystic Experience - Freeride World Qualifier 2009 Monte Rosa, Italy
1st place, K2 Big Mountain 2006 Cragieburn, New Zealand
2nd, Mission Freeride 2006 Schilthorn, Switzerland
1st place, Red Bull Snow Thrill Qualifications on Jasna 2005 Chopok, Slovakia
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.
For whom: | Men's/Unisex |
Type of skis: | All Mountain/All Round, Freeride |
Type of skier: | Sports |
Type of ski slope: | Powder, Prepared and powder |
Color: | Green |
Core type: | Wooden core |
Ski width under bindings: | 85 - 100 mm |
Radius: | Long (over 17 m), Medium (14-17m) |
Including binding: | No |
They reduce weight and increase a firmer rebound.
To create TubeLite Technology, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a laminated woodcore. Measuring 5mm in diameter and hollow in their construction, these tubes run the length of the ski following the arc of the sidecut.
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.