Elan Ripstick Tour 88 light touring skis

Elan Ripstick Tour 88 is the touring ski that everyone has been waiting for. Lightweight, floaty, fast, stable, strong, and versatile - all at the same time. Designed with athletes and freeride guides who demand perfection wherever they go, its revolutionary construction has minimized weight while delivering maximum performance, ensuring a pleasant feel during all excursions. This ski with a 88 mm waist is very light and easy to maneuver, yet highly effective; a ski that straddles the world of light touring and the touring world, adapting very easily. The free touring segment is the trend in mountaineering; it is essential to combine lightweight equipment that floats in powder and remains stable in variable terrain conditions.

The Ripstick Tour 88 has the perfect width to feel secure on descents and narrow enough to tackle comfortable and long ascents, making it the ideal product for alpine skiing. Weighing about 1250 g per ski in the 170 cm length, we have considered the optimal weight for an alpine ski, without sacrificing stability and downhill performance. With the carefully designed CARBON BRIDGE Technology, we have enhanced the carbon bar reinforcement to connect the ski's energy, ensuring a soft feel with excellent rebound. The length of the reinforcement is tailored to reduce ski vibrations and tip vibrations. A reduced sidecut shape gives the ski a unique look with a functional weight reduction, while full sidewalls increase pressure and contact on the edges. With a freeride profile and shape, we have found the perfect combination in the weight/performance ratio for all skiers, in any conditions they encounter in the backcountry.