Hi,
I'm considering getting these as a first touring ski, mainly for hut to hut skiing in the European alps and spring skiing. Not much deep powder.
I have a decent amount of resort experience, but not much experience in difficult snow. I'm pretty tall and thin - 5'10, 141 lbs, so I guess something about 170cm and relatively soft would be good.
I think ease of turning and forgiveness are probably my top priorities, as I don't ski that fast. Would these be a good choice? I've also been considering Kastle TX93s, K2 Wayback 96s, though I think both of these are probably a bit stiffer than the ripstick tour?
Also one last thing - is this ski the same as the men's in 171cm? Soothski seems to think they are slightly different - according to their data, the men's is softer, which seems weird..
Thank you!
Elan Ripstick Tour 94 Ski - Women
Like the name suggests, the Elan Ripstick Tour 94 is a ripper. With alpine-like performance at a touring weight, the Ripsticks have a lot of energy, edge hold, and personality. Shorter lengths are available for a tight couloir ski and longer lengths for daily driver touring, making the Ripstick Tour 94s incredibly versatile. This “womens” edition skis with the same pop as the unisex version, but with a different topsheet and one shorter length available. It has all the same high-end technology for which Elan is known. Consistently rated one of the most fun skis in our tests, Elan’s lightweight Ripstick 94 will keep you smiling throughout your tour.
- Amphibio profile means slightly upturned outside edges for intuitive turn initiation.
- Carbon Bridge Tech is a hollow fiber tube in the tip and tail that adds supreme energy.
- 360 degree sidewall sits above the edges for superior edge hold and durability.
- Fiberglass layup with carbon reinforcements make the ski light, strong, and supportive.
- Shorter radius skis are great for quick turns but also can open it up.
Updates 2023/24: Same excellent construction, just a shiny new topsheet!
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 157, 164, 171, 178 |
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Weight |
1315g [157] 1365g [164] 1425g [171] |
| Weight (pair) | 2630g [157] 2730g [164] 2850g [171] |
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129-94-109 |
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Turn |
12.0 [157] 13.7 [164] 15.6 [171] 17.4 [178] |
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Skin |
Tip notch, flat tail |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Amphibio asymmetrical rocker edge to edge |
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Tapered tip and tail |
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Carbon bridge technology, 360° sidewall |
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Laminated woodcore with carbon reinforcement |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Tight couloirs & backcountry bowls |
| Notes | Asymmetric rocker for easy turn initiation |
| Bottom Line | Backcountry ripper for carving lovers |
| Compare to other Women's Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
8/24/2024
8/24/2024
Hello Ali, Getting into touring in Grand fashion.
The Ripstick would be a great choice. They have a quicker turn radius, so easier and more fun to ski. And for a light ski, they do amazingly well of firm and difficult snow. Which you will encounter in Europe.
The narrower Ripstick 88 would be worth considering too.
Lighter and maybe a bit easier yet to ski. And will handle some powder.
The Ripstick would be a great choice. They have a quicker turn radius, so easier and more fun to ski. And for a light ski, they do amazingly well of firm and difficult snow. Which you will encounter in Europe.
The narrower Ripstick 88 would be worth considering too.
Lighter and maybe a bit easier yet to ski. And will handle some powder.
8/24/2024
Ah that's really reassuring, thanks. I do get out occasionally in mid-winter so thought the 94 would be a bit more versatile. One final thing if you don't mind - I've read a couple of very conflicting things about the TX93 - for example one magazine (skirandomag) described both the TX93 and TX93 UP as being very demanding, with limited maneuverability, and for skiing fast and hard. However, this seems the complete opposite of how it was reviewed by Skialper (easy, forgiving, good for beginners), and a few random comments i've seen on the web. Confusing - I wish it was easier for me to test them all, ha.
Anyway, thanks very much for the advice.
Anyway, thanks very much for the advice.
8/26/2024
Ali, Skimo will start selling Kastle this year.
They gave us some demos last spring and I tested the new TX 94.
I found them quite interesting. Skied a day where there was powder in the shade, wet or crusted in the sun, constantly changing by the turn. These did very well there and on the tight tricky hiking trail exit. The relatively wide tip stayed up in everything and were quick and easy to turn. Since this was my first time on them, in very challenging conditions, I wouldn't say they are demanding to ski. Would be another fine choice.
They gave us some demos last spring and I tested the new TX 94.
I found them quite interesting. Skied a day where there was powder in the shade, wet or crusted in the sun, constantly changing by the turn. These did very well there and on the tight tricky hiking trail exit. The relatively wide tip stayed up in everything and were quick and easy to turn. Since this was my first time on them, in very challenging conditions, I wouldn't say they are demanding to ski. Would be another fine choice.
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