{"product_id":"elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-alpine-ski","title":"Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Alpine Ski","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-ski-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-ski-page *,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page ul { margin: 0; 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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e96 mm All-Mountain Freeride Ski, Carbon Reinforced\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eElan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Alpine Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eThe Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition is the carbon-reinforced version of Elan's 96 mm freeride ski, built for advanced and expert skiers who push a light ski harder than a light ski usually likes. Quadrod runs four carbon rods through the Tubelite wood core instead of two, and a C-Ply carbon layer through the mid-body adds edge grip where the boot sits, on the same 133-96-114 mm shape as the standard Ripstick 96. Weight stays at 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm across five lengths from 161 to 189 cm, so the Black Edition buys composure at speed without asking you to carry more ski up the hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eSpecs verified against the Elan 2026\/27 article number for this ski.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eAdvanced and expert skiers who ski the resort fast and want carbon stiffness and edge grip in a 96 mm ski that still weighs 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou want a more forgiving ski at slower speeds, ski mostly deep snow and need more than 96 mm underfoot, or want the damping that only a titanal laminate delivers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Downhill Performance: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eFour carbon rods plus a C-Ply mid-body layer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Soft Snow Float: 3 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e96 mm waist with a rockered tip and tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Firm Snow Grip: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eCambered inside edge on a race structured base\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003ePlayfulness\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Playfulness: 3 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eStiffer carbon layup rewards an active skier\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSpecs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eWaist Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e96 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e133-96-114 mm (one geometry published for all lengths, 161 to 189 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurning Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e14.8 m (161 cm), 15.8 m (168 cm), 16.8 m (175 cm), 17.8 m (182 cm), 18.8 m (189 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e1,640 g per ski (182 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e161, 168, 175, 182, 189 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eAmphibio Profile: rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot, rockered deeper on the outside edge than the inside edge, so the skis are left and right specific\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eTubelite Woodcore with Quadrod, a laminated wood core carrying four carbon rods rather than two, plus a flax fibre layer in the tip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eCarbon Frame Reinforcement: a CarbonDeck layup of carbon bands over both edges, a C-Ply carbon layer through the mid-body, and SST slanted sidewalls\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFour carbon rods through the wood core instead of two, and a C-Ply carbon layer under the binding area, add torsional stiffness exactly where a 96 mm ski gets twisted out of a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe published weight does not move. 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm is the same figure as the standard Ripstick 96, so the added stiffness is not paid for in mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAmphibio, Elan's asymmetric profile, keeps camber on the inside edge for grip and rocker on the outside edge for turn entry, which is a useful combination on a ski this stiff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA sintered race structured base carries a finer structure than the standard sintered base, which sheds water on wet snow and on the long flat traverses at a big resort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFast groomer laps where a stiffer 96 mm ski holds a longer turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eVariable and chopped-up snow later in a resort day\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStorm days for skiers who want one ski for the whole season\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSkiers moving up from the standard Ripstick 96 who want more edge hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLong resort days where 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm keeps fatigue down\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSki Specialist’s Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSizing does not change between the standard Ripstick 96 and the Black Edition, since both run 161 to 189 cm on the same radius map from 14.8 m at 161 cm to 18.8 m at 189 cm. What changes is how much ski you get at a given length. The stiffer carbon layup asks for speed and pressure to bend, so a skier who is between lengths and skis fast is better at the longer of the two, while a lighter skier who liked the standard Ripstick 96 at 175 cm should stay at 175 cm here rather than size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eElan pairs the Ripstick 96 Black Edition with an Attack 14 carrying a 110 mm brake, which clears the 96 mm waist with room to spare. Anything from 100 mm to 110 mm works. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski, and bring your boots so the mount is set against your own sole length rather than a chart average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThese skis are left and right specific because the profile is asymmetric, and each one is marked. Mounting has to respect the marks, and so does the first run of the day. The inside edge does the work through a turn, so if you want a shop tune before pickup, tell us when you drop the skis off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eLength and mount guidance from CCBB staff. Final mount position should be set in the shop against your boot sole length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eManufacturer specs · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWaist Width\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e96 mm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e133-96-114 mm (one geometry published for all lengths, 161 to 189 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTurning Radius\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e14.8 m (161 cm), 15.8 m (168 cm), 16.8 m (175 cm), 17.8 m (182 cm), 18.8 m (189 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLengths\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e161, 168, 175, 182, 189 cm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProfile\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAmphibio Profile: rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot, rockered deeper on the outside edge than the inside edge, so the skis are left and right specific\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuild and Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1,640 g per ski (182 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCore\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTubelite Woodcore with Quadrod, a laminated wood core carrying four carbon rods rather than two, plus a flax fibre layer in the tip\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eConstruction\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCarbon Frame Reinforcement: a CarbonDeck layup of carbon bands over both edges, a C-Ply carbon layer through the mid-body, and SST slanted sidewalls\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBase\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSintered race structured high speed gliding base\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBrake Width\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100 mm to 110 mm clears the 96 mm waist\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAll-mountain freeride for strong, active skiers\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCompare the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eRipstick 96 Black Edition and the standard Ripstick 96\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Elan Ripstick 96 is the same 133-96-114 mm shape and the same 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm with two carbon rods rather than four and no C-Ply layer. Skiers who ski fast and want the ski to stay quiet underfoot take the Black Edition, and skiers who want an easier, livelier ride take the standard Ripstick 96.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Elan+Ripstick+96\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Elan Ripstick 96\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eRipstick 96 Black Edition and the Ripstick 102 Black Edition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition shares the carbon package on a 138-102-118 mm shape at 1,720 g per ski at 182 cm. The 6 mm of extra waist buys float and costs quickness edge to edge on firm snow, so skiers in a soft-snow climate go wider and skiers who ski groomers most days stay at 96 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Elan+Ripstick+102+Black+Edition\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eRipstick 96 Black Edition and the Atomic Maverick 96 CTI\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBoth skis are 96 mm underfoot and aimed at the same skier, and they get there differently. The Atomic Maverick 96 CTI uses a titanal and carbon backbone, which damps chatter and prefers a skier driving the shovel. The Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition uses carbon alone, which keeps the ski lighter and quicker to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Atomic+Maverick+96+CTI\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop the Atomic Maverick 96 CTI\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition suits advanced and expert skiers who liked the Ripstick concept and wanted more spine. Four carbon rods in the core and a C-Ply carbon mid-body layer hold an edge at speed on firm snow, and at 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm the ski stays light for the class. Skiers who ski at a moderate pace will find the standard Ripstick 96 easier to bend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition heavier than the standard Ripstick 96?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eNo, and this is worth stating plainly because the assumption runs the other way. Elan publishes 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm for both skis, with a 50 g tolerance either way. The Black Edition's four carbon rods and C-Ply carbon layer replace material rather than pile on top of it, so what you gain is stiffness and edge grip, not mass. If you want a heavier and more damped ski, that means a titanal laminate, not this one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings and brake width work with the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe ski ships flat, so any alpine binding with a brake that clears the 96 mm waist will work, which puts the range at 100 mm to 110 mm. Elan pairs the ski with an Attack 14 and a 110 mm brake. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski, confirm your boots against the binding maker's chart, and have the mount set against your own boot sole length in the shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo the Black Edition skis have a left and a right?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. The Amphibio Profile is asymmetric, with camber on the inside edge and deeper rocker on the outside edge, so each pair is built and marked as a left ski and a right ski. Swapping them between feet puts the rockered edge under the turn and costs grip. It also means you cannot rotate the pair between feet to spread edge wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat length Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition should I ski?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe run is 161, 168, 175, 182, and 189 cm, with radius from 14.8 m to 18.8 m across it. Because the carbon layup here is stiffer, length choice should follow speed as much as height: fast skiers in open terrain suit 182 cm or 189 cm, skiers who mix trees and groomers suit 175 cm, and 161 cm or 168 cm fits lighter skiers or tight terrain. Tell us your height, weight, and home mountain and we will pick one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat does Carbon Frame Reinforcement actually mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eIt is Elan's name for the combination in this ski: the CarbonDeck layup of carbon rods and unidirectional carbon bands over both edges, plus Quadrod, which adds two more carbon rods in the tip and tail for four in total, plus the C-Ply carbon layer through the mid-body under the binding. All of it is carbon rather than metal, which is why the ski gains stiffness at the same published weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition come with a different base?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. The Black Edition runs a sintered race structured high speed gliding base, where the standard Ripstick 96 uses a sintered high speed gliding base. Both hold wax far better than an extruded base. The race structure adds a finer pattern that sheds water, which shows up on wet spring snow and long flat traverses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition answers the one real criticism of a light 96 mm ski, which is what happens when a strong skier stands on it hard. Four carbon rods in the Tubelite wood core and a C-Ply carbon layer through the mid-body add edge grip and composure at 1,640 g per ski at 182 cm, the same published weight as the standard Ripstick 96, on the same 133-96-114 mm shape and the same 14.8 m to 18.8 m radius map. Skiers who ski at a moderate pace, or who want chatter damped rather than resisted, are better served by the standard Ripstick 96 or by a titanal ski.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elan","offers":[{"title":"161","offer_id":48822490103965,"sku":"ADCMMS26161","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"168","offer_id":48822490136733,"sku":"ADCMMS26168","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"175","offer_id":48822490169501,"sku":"ADCMMS26175","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"182","offer_id":48822490202269,"sku":"ADCMMS26182","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"189","offer_id":48822490235037,"sku":"ADCMMS26189","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/Ripstick96BlackEdition_ADCMMS26.png?v=1788284330","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/elan-ripstick-96-black-edition-alpine-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}