Elan Black Edition Ripstick 96 (2020)
2020 Men's All-Mountain Ski Review
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Brand: Elan
Model: Black Edition Ripstick 96
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
134/96/113
Lengths (cm)
167, 174, 181, 188
Radius (m)
18
Gender
Male
Level
Advanced
Quickness / Maneuverability
3.93 / 5
Playfulness
3.57 / 5
Forgiveness
4.14 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
4 / 5
Crud Performance
3.93 / 5
Flotation
3.86 / 5
Building off the success of the Ripstick line, the Slovenian brand added a layer of black carbon to the Black Edition Ripstick that gives the ski a unique level of smoothness throughout the turn, and provides even more stability at speed. Testers gave it highest marks in forgiveness, indicating that this Ripstick won’t punish you for being a little less than perfect at the end of a ski day.
STRENGTHS: Forgiveness, Stability at Speed
WEAKNESS: Playfulness