Elan Ripstick 88 2027

The Elan Ripstick 88 is an all-mountain ski designed to move effortlessly between groomed pistes, off-piste sections and soft spring snow. Its 88 mm waist offers a versatile blend of edge grip and float, while the profile combines traditional camber underfoot with tip and tail rocker. That combination produces a lively, precise feel on firm slopes and easy pivot/lift when the snow turns soft, letting you adapt your line as the mountain changes through the day.

The construction pairs an Amphibio Profile with a Tubelite Woodcore, Carbon rods and UD Carbon reinforcement, supported by flax fibres for vibration damping. This yields a stable, quiet ride over chopped-up terrain and a snappy energy return at the end of each turn. The directional front-tip shape and SST sidewalls help hold a clean edge on hardpack, while the versatile sidecut allows both quick, short turns and longer carved arcs.

Thanks to its balanced flex and forgiving nature, the Ripstick 88 feels at home on the entire mountain: piste, sidecountry, light powder and spring slush. It rewards an active style but remains predictable when you need to take it easy.