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Elan Ripstick 116
MSRP: $950.00
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What’s wild about the Ripstick series is that when you go up in waist width, the main thing that changes is the float. The Elan Ripstick 116 might not be quite as quick as its 96-mm brethren, but it’s damn close. The low weight and slick carbon layup make it insanely versatile, and it can carve up groomers like a much narrower ski. That said, this is a powder tool, and once you get it into the sweet stuff it becomes a whole ‘nother animal. Super smooth and carvey in deep snow, the carbon tube tech delivers amazing pop from turn to turn and at the lip of natural features. No wonder it’s Josh Bibby’s go-to ski, the freestyle legend is known for building skis with smooth flexes and massive float-ability, and the Elan Ripstick 116 fits the bill perfectly.
FREESKIER tester thoughts:
“Has the responsiveness and reaction of a narrower ski with amazing float, surf and glide in powder.”
“Easy skiing 116. Pivots quick, lightweight yet powerful.”