Elan Ripstick Tour 94 Ski
Finally, a lighter touring version of Elan's beloved Ripsticks! The Ripstick Tour 94 has a nice wide shovel and generous sidecut to make you think you have machetes on your feet as you slice through everything from powder to punchy top layers. With a 360° ABS sidewall these skis are a powerful set of boards with plenty of rock-solid effective edge to keep control in tough conditions. Making turns is easy as pie (which can be surprisingly difficult to make by the way), with edge-to-edge rocker, also known as the Amphibio profile. This approach to ski construction helps you initiate and exit turns more easily while transferring power to your inside edge. Out-of-the-box thinking has also led to Elan's Carbon Bridge Technology. Imagine how having a carbon tube running the length of the ski would make for a stiff yet damp ride; that's the idea and the end result. Carbon deserves more carbon, so the construction also consists of 2 layers of carbon for torsional rigidity and more excuses to talk about carbon. Laying down tight turns in the backcountry is an amazing feeling, don't deny yourself a good time by taking a pass on these skis. Whether skiing powder, or volcanoes in spring, getting out on your Elan Ripstick Tour 94's is a wonderful thing.
- Carbon Bridge Technology offers a smooth ride that absorbs vibration like Brawny absorbs spilled milk.
- 360° pyramid-shaped ABS sidewall increases durability so you can ski just a bit further into the spring.
- Carbon-reinforced laminate woodcore is torsionally stiff and light with a delightful underfoot feel.
- Amphibio profile* offers easy turns all day to keep you looking smooth and feeling fresh.
- Precut skins are available so you can hit the skin track as soon as you open the box.
* Amphibio means you will have a left and a right ski since they are turned up asymmetrically.
Update 2023/24: Same great ski, just a new topsheet!
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 157, 164, 171, 178, 185 |
|
Weight |
1370g [164] 1435g [171] 1525g [178] 1550g [185] |
| Weight (pair) | 2740g [164] 2870g [171] 3050g [178] 3100g [185] |
|
|
129-94-109 |
|
Turn |
12.0 [157] 13.7 [164] 15.6 [171] 17.4 [178] 19.4 [185] |
|
Skin |
Tip notch, flat tail |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
|
|
Amphibio asymmetrical rocker edge to edge |
|
|
Tapered tip and tail |
|
|
Carbon bridge technology, 360° sidewall |
|
|
Laminated woodcore with carbon reinforcement |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Everyday touring from tight trees to open bowls |
| Notes | Asymmetric rocker cuts through just about anything |
| Bottom Line | Backcountry ripper for carving lovers |
| Compare to other Mid-fat Skis | |
Related Products
Questions & Reviews
This would be a solid choice! It would be a lot of fun on corn and firmer snow. It is a turnier ski with a decent amount of sidecut. By comparison, the M-Tour 99 is a bit straighter and has a more rockered tip which will perform better in powder. I think both might be good options for you - the Dynastar M-Tour 99 is frequently used by steep skiing legend Vivian Bruchez on incredibly steep descents around the world, so I wouldn't say it's lacking in capability in those environments! The rockered tip is complemented by camber underfoot and a flat tail, which work quite well for steep skiing.
The Elans shouldn't have a problem being mounted with Tele bindings.
The Ripsticks actually are very good on the down and fun to ski. Will be a good choice.
Although reaching towards the upper end of the general limits of the Zero G Peak Carbon, I think the two would make for a fine pair. The Zero G Peak Carbons punch far above their weight class, and in favorable snow conditions, they can drive bigger skis than expected. Regardless, both the weight and waist width do play a factor, but in this case, I think the Zero G Peaks could drive these skis well. Thanks!
Yet the "non-tour" Ripsticks do. That's completely bizarre.
Earn store credit by writing reviews. Learn more.
