Elan Ripstick 88 Skis

The Elan Ripstick 88 is a nimble, lightweight all-mountain ski built for skiers who want a ski that’s equally comfy on groomers and in soft snow. Thanks to its Amphibio profile, it delivers precision on the inside edge and forgiveness on the outside, making turns intuitive and smooth. The Tubelite wood core, reinforced with carbon rods, gives the ski pop and torsional stiffness, while remaining light underfoot. Natural flax fiber in the tip helps dampen vibrations for a composed ride, even when charging. This ski is ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers looking for a lively, reliable daily-driver with a fun, energetic feel.

General Specs

Construction - Amphibio Carbon Deck Technology features a combination of carbon rods, unidirectional carbon, and flax fiber.

Core - Tubelite Wood Core features very light laminated wood core with two hollow 5 mm carbon tubes running along the arc of the ski for torsional stability and rebound.

Reinforcements:

• Carbon rods (provide power + rebound)

• Unidirectional carbon bands along the edges

• Flax fiber in the tip for vibration dampening

• SST (Slanted Sidewall Technology) sidewalls for direct power transmission.

Rocker Profile - Amphibio / Rocker-Camber-Rocker - camber on the inside edge for grip and stability, rocker on the outside for forgiveness and smooth transitions.

Best For: - Intermediate to expert skiers who want a versatile, lightweight ski for all-mountain use — especially those who appreciate strong edge hold and nimble responsiveness, but don’t want a heavy, aggressive freeride ski.

Key Features

• Amphibio Carbon Deck Technology - Combines carbon rods, UD carbon, and flax to give a responsive yet playful feel.

• Tubelite Wood Core - Light wood core with hollow carbon tubes maximizes rebound and torsional stability while minimizing weight.

• Flax Fiber Tip - Natural fiber in the tip reduces vibration, making the ski smoother at speed and in variable snow.

• SST Sidewalls - Slanted sidewall design helps with direct power transfer and improves edge hold. 

• Rocker / Camber Layout - Amphibio profile offers a balance of precision (inside edge) and forgiveness (outside edge) which makes carving confident yet playful.

• High-Speed Sintered Base - Designed for good glide and consistent performance across varied snow (mentioned in Elan’s tech).