Ripstick 96 Black Edition 2025
The award-winning Ripstick 96 Black Edition returns ready to hammer hardpack and charge through choppy snow, with power, agility, and smoothness. Now in its third generation, Ripstick 96 Black Edition has established itself as the cornerstone of Elan's freeride collection. Amphibio Profile delivers the relentless trio of grip, rebound, and maneuverability, now with an even stronger and more stable ride. New Carbon Frame Reinforcement combines Carbon Deck Technology's lightweight yet super-smooth platform built with unidirectional carbon bands, with C-Ply Carbon and QuadRod reinforcement for elevated power and response. Additional vibration damping is enhanced by environmentally friendly Flax Fiber placed in a new lightweight 3D trapezoid shape which provides our smoothest ride yet. Whether you prefer a wider footprint for every day skiing at the resort or are looking for premium ride with all-mountain versatility for changing conditions, Ripstick 96 Black Edition is known for turning good times on the hill into great memories.
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Suggested Use
- Freeride
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Camber / Rocker Style
- Amphibio Technology
- Rocker, Camber, Rocker
- Complete, full dimension asymmetrical ski design. Influencing both the profile and construction of dedicated right and left skis.
- Amphibio Technology
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Shape
- Directional
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Flex
- Powerful Rebound & Response
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Core Material
- 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.
- TubeLite Woodcore
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Construction
- 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.
- Flax Fiber
- 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.
- The C-Ply Carbon Reinforcement
- Places an additional layer of carbon in the mid-body of the ski to achieve next level edge grip and stability.
- Quadrod Reinforcement
- Expanded upon its TubeLite Woodcore, which features two full-length carbon rods placed in the core, adjacent to the edges and the shape of the sidecut, by adding two additional carbon rods to the center of the ski, one in the tip and one in the tail, resulting in QuadRod Technology. It delivers next level smoothness and grip, with a natural flex pattern for the perfect blend of playful, yet powerful performance.
- 100% green energy in the production process.
- More than 70% of the ski volume is made from natural and recycled materials (applies to all SW skis with a wood core)∗
- Environmentally friendly printing technology. Graphics are produced using digital print technology that is environmentally friendly and VOC-free.
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Sidewall
- Slanted Sidewall Technology (SST)
- The SST Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity.
- Slanted Sidewall Technology (SST)
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Edges
- UD Carbon
- 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.
- UD Carbon
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Base
- Sintered Running Base
- The special ultra-high molecular weight running base delivers excellent durability and superb gliding performance in variety of conditions.
- Sintered Running Base
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Binding Mounting System
- Flat Skis: Bindings are purchased separately and drilled to the skis to mount.
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Stance
- N/A
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Length, Sidecut, Radius, Weight
- 161cm, 128-93-108mm, 14.8m, 1435g
- 168cm, 129-94-109mm, 15.8m, 1500g
- 175cm, 131-95-112mm, 16.8m, 1570g
- 182cm, 133-96-114mm, 17.8m, 1640g
- 189cm, 134-97-115mm, 18.8m, 1715g
Original: $699.99
-65%$699.99
$245.00
Description
The award-winning Ripstick 96 Black Edition returns ready to hammer hardpack and charge through choppy snow, with power, agility, and smoothness. Now in its third generation, Ripstick 96 Black Edition has established itself as the cornerstone of Elan's freeride collection. Amphibio Profile delivers the relentless trio of grip, rebound, and maneuverability, now with an even stronger and more stable ride. New Carbon Frame Reinforcement combines Carbon Deck Technology's lightweight yet super-smooth platform built with unidirectional carbon bands, with C-Ply Carbon and QuadRod reinforcement for elevated power and response. Additional vibration damping is enhanced by environmentally friendly Flax Fiber placed in a new lightweight 3D trapezoid shape which provides our smoothest ride yet. Whether you prefer a wider footprint for every day skiing at the resort or are looking for premium ride with all-mountain versatility for changing conditions, Ripstick 96 Black Edition is known for turning good times on the hill into great memories.
-
Suggested Use
- Freeride
-
Camber / Rocker Style
- Amphibio Technology
- Rocker, Camber, Rocker
- Complete, full dimension asymmetrical ski design. Influencing both the profile and construction of dedicated right and left skis.
- Amphibio Technology
-
Shape
- Directional
-
Flex
- Powerful Rebound & Response
-
Core Material
- 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.
- TubeLite Woodcore
-
Construction
- 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.
- Flax Fiber
- 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.
- The C-Ply Carbon Reinforcement
- Places an additional layer of carbon in the mid-body of the ski to achieve next level edge grip and stability.
- Quadrod Reinforcement
- Expanded upon its TubeLite Woodcore, which features two full-length carbon rods placed in the core, adjacent to the edges and the shape of the sidecut, by adding two additional carbon rods to the center of the ski, one in the tip and one in the tail, resulting in QuadRod Technology. It delivers next level smoothness and grip, with a natural flex pattern for the perfect blend of playful, yet powerful performance.
- 100% green energy in the production process.
- More than 70% of the ski volume is made from natural and recycled materials (applies to all SW skis with a wood core)∗
- Environmentally friendly printing technology. Graphics are produced using digital print technology that is environmentally friendly and VOC-free.
-
Sidewall
- Slanted Sidewall Technology (SST)
- The SST Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity.
- Slanted Sidewall Technology (SST)
-
Edges
- UD Carbon
- 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.
- UD Carbon
-
Base
- Sintered Running Base
- The special ultra-high molecular weight running base delivers excellent durability and superb gliding performance in variety of conditions.
- Sintered Running Base
-
Binding Mounting System
- Flat Skis: Bindings are purchased separately and drilled to the skis to mount.
-
Stance
- N/A
-
Length, Sidecut, Radius, Weight
- 161cm, 128-93-108mm, 14.8m, 1435g
- 168cm, 129-94-109mm, 15.8m, 1500g
- 175cm, 131-95-112mm, 16.8m, 1570g
- 182cm, 133-96-114mm, 17.8m, 1640g
- 189cm, 134-97-115mm, 18.8m, 1715g
