Elan Ripstick Tour 88 Skis 2025- Backcountry Skiing|Skis

$87.00

Thinking about long days in the saddle, big vert, and multi-day excursions? Time …

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SKU: SKUEB2422581002 Categories: Backcountry, Backcountry Skiing, Ski, Skis, Skis & Bindings Tag: Elan Brand: Elan

Thinking about long days in the saddle, big vert, and multi-day excursions? Time to think about a sub-90mm touring setup, and the Elan Ripstick Tour 88 Skis tread the fine line between light and “right” as well as anything in the book. Built around Elan’s unique Tubelite Wood Core which mates specially chosen light woods with two embedded carbon rods, and incorporating Elan’s Amphibio profile (there’s a dedicated left and right ski), the Ripstick Tour 88 is the ski you need for those big objectives beckoning in your future.

Rocker Type

Amphibio Profile– The Amphibio profile 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.

Core

Tubelite Wood Core– To create the TubeLite Wood Core, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. Measuring 5mm in diameter and hollow in their construction, these tubes run along the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. They provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.

Laminates

Carbon Bridge Techology– A single carbon rod is placed on top of the ski, to provide stability at speed and vibration absorption through the tip in variable snow, without a weight penalty.

Sidewalls

360° Sidewall– Pyramid shaped sidewall material is positioned throughout the whole body of the ski, increasing high speed stability and vibration absorption.

Base

Sintered UHMW Base

Binding Compatibility

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.

Terrain: Alpine Touring Alpine TouringAlso known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.

Skis: No Bindings

Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced Intermediate-AdvancedWhether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.

Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/RockerRocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.

Turning Radius: Medium Medium17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.

Core/Laminates: Wood

Tail Type: Flat FlatThis is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.

Series: Ripstick

Size (cm)	148	156	163	170	177	184
Tip Width (mm)		126	126	126	126	126
Waist Width (mm)		88	88	88	88	88
Tail Width (mm)		109	109	109	109	109
Turning Radius (m)		14.8	15.6	16.8	17.6	18.8
Indiv. Ski Weight (g)					1330