2025 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Skis with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings - POS/Marketplace Only

New for 2025, the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition with Marker Griffon 13 ID Bindings builds upon the success of its predecessor with refined design elements and advanced technologies. While the standard Ripstick 96 excels in moguls, crud, and powder, the 96 Black Edition offers enhanced stability in chopped-up, variable snow at higher speeds, ensuring a more controlled descent down the fall line.

Why we like it:

The Ripstick 96 Black Edition achieves a unique balance of lightweight design and robust performance, making it a standout in the all-mountain freeride category.

Who it's for:

Advanced to expert skiers will benefit most from the added carbon rods and laminates, as these features enhance the ski’s performance and stability.

Highlights:

The Carbon Frame of the 96 Black incorporates Carbon Deck, Quadrod, and C-Ply technologies to boost power, edge grip, and stability, delivering top-tier performance at high speeds and in challenging terrain. The Black Edition’s Quadrod reinforcement, featuring two additional carbon rods in the fore and aft sections, provides enhanced stability and rebound while maintaining a lighter weight. C-Ply laminates underfoot improve grip and stability, particularly beneficial at higher speeds and in variable snow conditions. The Amphibio Rocker in the tips ensures smooth transitions from edge to edge on both groomed and soft snow surfaces. As we’ve come to expect from Marker, there’s no shortage of tech packed into the Griffon 13 binding. Marker’s Triple Pivot Elite Toe and Inter-pivot 3 Freeride Heel systems work in tandem to provide improved edge grip and control, as well as helping to mitigate vibrations for a smooth ride. A cleverly placed anti-ice rail sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape off those pesky clumps of snow and ice that accumulate on the sole of your boot. With Multinorm (MN) boot compatibility, the Griffon 13 is a versatile and reliable choice for a huge range of skiers and applications.

Things to consider:

Despite the increased carbon content, heavier and more aggressive skiers may still find the Ripstick 96 Black Edition somewhat supple compared to other skis in the mid-90 mm underfoot all-mountain category. Lighter skiers generally benefit more from the additional carbon features.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Ripstick 96 Black Edition skis true to size.