Elan Ripstick Tour 88W Women's Skis 2023

The Ripstick Tour 88W is the epitome of the modern touring ski: light on the uphill, stable on the down and with the handling of a freeride model. This is all thanks to elan’s clever engineering with light weight materials blended with modern construction such as the tubes of the Carbon Bridge Technology that give the ski a playful rebound with smooth energy. The Amphibio design of different rocker and camber on the inside and outside profiles works perfectly with the shaping to provide effortless handling whether the snow is soft or chopped and heavy. Mount this with a pin set up for an extraordinarily light yet high-performance ski.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type It’s an all-rounder: smooth and flowing when the snow is fresh; responsive and precise when it gets firmer. The width means it prefers firmer or less deep snow as it doesn’t have the float of some of the wider models, but the dimensions do mean it is nimble and quicker to respond.Skier TypeIt’s a light ski but it doesn’t lack in performance so it can be pushed hard, yet the shape ensures it is never demanding to ski. Perfect for a mix of abilities from good intermediates to expert skiers.OverviewShapeThe relatively long taper on the tip and tail give the ski comfortable handling whatever the conditions and create effortless turn initiation and release. 88mm in the waist is ideal for touring where the snow is less likely to reach bottomless levels, meaning it is lighter and performs better when conditions aren’t so deep or fresh. It does have enough width and the shape and technology still mean it will float and ski smoothly if you do find untracked snow.RockerRipsticks use Amphibio technology, a revolutionary ski design that integrates both rocker and camber profiles into dedicated left and right skis. These skis feature a cambered inside edge assuring precision, edge grip and stability, while a rockered outside edge provides forgiveness, turning ease and smooth transitions.CoreThe Tubelite Woodcore uses a super lightweight carbon tube inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. The tube runs the length of the ski and provides torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.ConstructionThe 360 Degree Sidewall saves weight and ensures good power transfer and precision. Pyramidal shaped sidewalls are positioned throughout the whole length of the ski, to increase vibration absorption and high-speed stability. Carbon is used in the layup as it’s lightweight, strong and provides additional support and reinforcement. Fibreglass reinforcement optimises the flex pattern and enhances torsional rigidity of the ski.Key FeaturesCarbon Bridge TechnologyNext level stability. Carbon Bridge Technology is a revolutionary solution where a single carbon rod placed on the upper part of the ski provides stability, dampening and vibration absorption through the tip.Amphibio ProfileAmphibio technology is a revolutionary ski design that integrates both rocker and camber profiles into dedicated left and right skis. Amphibio skis feature a cambered inside edge assuring precision, edge grip and stability – while a rockered outside edge provides forgiveness, turning ease and smooth transitions.360 Degree Sidewall360 Degree Sidewall is a unique and effective sidewall solution to maximise performance while keeping the weight low. Pyramidal shaped sidewall are positioned throughout the whole body of the ski, to increase vibration absorption and high-speed stability.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1561278810514.810701631278810615.61150General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, CarbonDemo: No