Ripstick 96
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Ripstick 96
168cm
415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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- Best Use All Mountain
- Waist Width 96mm
- Sidecut Radius 17.8m
- Ski Profile Tip and Tail Rocker
Features
The Ripstick 96 strikes the perfect balance between being a powder aficionado and a groomer champion. It redefines the all-mountain skiing experience with unparalleled versatility by excelling both on and off trail, gaining the immediate trust of skiers in all conditions. It’s agile and light to maneuver effortlessly through tight trees, floats in fresh powder and maintains all the edge grip and control you need for laying down arcs on groomers. The best part? You can ski all day thanks to its lightweight construction, minimizing fatigue to maximize your time on the slopes.
Carbon Deck Technology combines the powerful rebound of Tubelite Woodcore, with carbon rods and unidirectional carbon (UD) edge bands. These combined technologies provide powerful rebound, torsional rigidity and a strong, stable platform for superior response and a smooth ride.
- Flax Fiber — A layer of natural Flax Fiber is placed in the tip of the ski to neutralize vibration and chatter, providing a smooth ride at high speeds and in variable snow conditions.
- Tubelite Woodcore — To create the TubeLite Woodcore, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. These tubes run 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.
- Carbon Rods — Lightweight Carbon tubes inserted into the ski and run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. The carbon tubes provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.
- UD Carbon — Unidirectional carbon bands are strategically positioned along both edges of the ski to create torsional stability which produces superior response and intuitive maneuverability at an extremely light weight.
- Sintered Running Base — The special ultra-high molecular weight running base delivers excellent durability and superb gliding performance in variety of conditions.
- Slanted Sidewall Technology — The SST Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity.
- Amphibio Technology — Amphibio Tech is the complete, fulldimension asymmetrical ski design. Influencing both the profile and construction of dedicated right and left skis.
Technical Specs
| Best Use | All Mountain |
|---|---|
| Resort Use | Yes |
| Ski Dimensions | 133/96/114 (182cm) |
| Waist Width | 96mm |
| Sidecut Radius | 17.8m |
| Claimed Weight (Single Ski) | 1,640g (per ski | 182) |
| Core | Tubelite Woodcore |
| Ski Profile | Tip and Tail Rocker |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on orders over $100. Most orders ship within 3 days or less.
Returns are accepted within 10 days of purchase, or within 10 days of receiving your online order. Items must be unused, with original tags attached and in original packaging.
Sale items, climbing and mountaineering gear, avalanche safety equipment, and demo gear are final sale and not eligible for return.
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AI FAQs
AI generated FAQs about the Ripstick 96
Will these skis feel stable under my feet all day, or do my feet get tired?
The Ripstick 96 uses lightweight construction to minimize fatigue during all-day skiing, while its Carbon Deck Technology creates a strong, stable platform. Its Tubelite Woodcore, carbon rods, and UD carbon add torsional rigidity and response for a composed feel through a full day on snow.
How much does weight matter when I'm skiing back-to-back runs?
The Ripstick 96 is built lightweight to minimize fatigue, and the 182 cm length weighs 1,640 g per ski. That low-weight design is intended to help you keep skiing back-to-back runs and longer days with less fatigue.
Do these skis turn easily, or do they require a lot of force?
The Ripstick 96 is built for agile, light, intuitive maneuverability, with a tip-and-tail rocker profile and dedicated right and left Amphibio construction. Its 17.8 m sidecut radius in 182 cm is classified as short, supporting quick arcs on groomers and nimble movement through tight trees.
Will these skis handle the speed I want to ski at without feeling out of control?
The Ripstick 96 uses a Flax Fiber layer in the tip to neutralize vibration and chatter for a smooth ride at high speeds. Carbon Deck Technology, Tubelite Woodcore, and carbon reinforcement provide torsional rigidity and a strong, stable platform for controlled response.
Are these skis built for carving groomers, or can they handle powder and rough snow too?
The Ripstick 96 is an all-mountain ski built to float in fresh powder while maintaining edge grip and control for laying down arcs on groomers. Its 96 mm waist, tip-and-tail rocker, and lightweight agile build support both off-trail snow and groomed terrain rather than a single snow type.
Can I use these skis for both on-piste and off-piste skiing, or are they specialized for one?
The Ripstick 96 is designed to excel both on and off trail, combining groomer edge grip with fresh-powder float. It is an all-mountain ski for resort use, so you can take it from groomed runs into off-trail conditions with one setup.
What happens if I ski these on a day with mixed snow conditions?
The Ripstick 96 uses Flax Fiber in the tip to neutralize vibration and chatter for a smooth ride in variable snow conditions. Its sintered running base provides gliding performance in a variety of conditions, while the all-mountain shape is intended for both on- and off-trail skiing.