Freeride Skis

The Ripstick 106 is the ultimate freeride ski for any terrain. From boundary line to base lodge, peak to parking lot, and trailhead to tailgate this ski excels in all conditions. No wonder it's Glen's favorite ski from the Elan collection! Good times follow the Ripstick, and this award winning series is the best of both worlds: effortless in powder and rips the hard pack. The Ripsticks unique and innovative combination of a TubeLite Woodcore, featuring tip-to-tail carbon rods, Vapor Tip inserts, and advanced composites that are integrated into the ski’s woodcore for the ultimate ride in any condition.

Float and Slash Our widest big mountain slayer is back and better than ever! Designed by our athletes and pushed by the world’s best, the Ripstick 116 floats and slashes down the world's steepest and deepest lines. As the widest ski in the collection, the Ripstick 116 is the pinnacle of the Elan freeride lineup. It's a hard charging freeride ski that’s burly, yet responsive, for top-to-bottom big-mountain mastery. The new Amphibio Carbon Line Technology, combined with round tip and tail shape delivers improved confidence at speed and maneuverability in powder. The Ripstick 116 is designed to dominate the deep days we all seek. They cut through windblown snow and crud with ease thanks to the direct power transmission of SST sidewalls, tip-to-tail woodcore, and carbon rods along each rail. The addition of Amphibio Carbon Line technology places strategically located carbon reinforcement over the edge of the skis to provide more stability in the turn. VaporTip inserts are added to the tip to reduce swing weight and chatter. Designed for the biggest, deepest lines in big mountains, the Ripstick 116 is all about good times!

The Ripstick 94 W is perfect for any adventure; front side, back side, chutes, steeps, trees and even the backcountry. You can trust this ski is the right choice, no matter the conditions. Ripstick 94 W packs a ton of punch in a considerably lightweight package. It is the ultimate freeride set up for the softest, deepest conditions to the most variable, mixed terrain found on the mountain. Sitting pretty at a versatile 94mm waist, it’s wide enough to handle powder, yet narrow enough to lay trenches on the groomers. Upgraded with Elan’s most advanced asymmetrical technology, Amphibio Carbon Line, carbon rods are inserted into the extremely lightweight wood core for an exceptionally damp and stable platform that is amplified with strategically placed carbon reinforcements over the edges of the skis to power every turn with precision and perfection. Get ready for silky smooth performance across the entire mountain.

Peak Performer Praised by magazine testers and professional skiers alike for it's unique blend of lightweight performance, the Ripstick 96 is proven to be the ultimate freeride ski in all snow conditions. If a smoothness indicator existed for skis, the Ripstick 96 would be off the charts! It is a true freeride ski that doubles as an all-mountain ski for those who want ultimate versatility on the mountain. It utilizes Amphibio Carbon Line Technology for dynamic power and precision and a re-shaped tip and tail taper design make it a perfect choice for every day, every turn shape, on any surface. It's wide enough to handle powder, yet narrow enough in the waist to grip and rip on the front side. With Amphibio profile for exceptional maneuverability and edge grip, SST sidewalls for direct power transmission, and Amphibio Carbon Line technology for stability and ease at any speed, the second generation of this multiple award winning ski provides a silky smooth ride no matter where your mountain exploration takes you.

For skiers who spend their days getting pitted in secret stashes, the award-winning Rustler 11 is the ultimate resort powder ski. It's founded on two signature concepts, Carbon Flipcore DRT Technology and an innovative waist concept: the longer the ski, the wider the waist, which gives ambitious freeriders and freeride athletes more control and float, even on steep terrain. The smooth rocker-camber-rocker profile makes it responsive and stable yet super playful in softer snow and on any type of terrain. Powder days are go-time with the Rustler 11, ready to charge when patrol drops the rope on a field of fresh or a band of straight shots through the trees.

The narrowest ski in the series, the Trace 88 is our lightweight adventurer, designed to redefine skiability in this segment. For 20/21 the Trace 88 has gotten a full overhaul, pushing its limits even further. We worked on the sidecut and slightly prolonged its radius to further add stability. We also refined the core profile for a more balanced flex pattern. Combining a narrow waist width, long radius turn shape, and EST All-Mountain Rocker with a 100% Caruba wood core, the Trace 88 separates itself from the pack by its remarkable downhill performance. Tech Features - AR75 Sidewall - Caruba Core - EST All Mtn Rocker - Comp Series Base - 1.7 Impact Edge - Ti Binding Reinforcement - Adaptive Mesh - 162 = 1125g - 172 = 1225g

Cut from the same cloth as its big sister, the Trace 98 touts the same lightweight prowess with the increased maneuverability you need to slash every nook and cranny of your line. Built with the backcountry journey woman in mind, the 98 features metal-reinforced binding pads to absorb bumps and vibrations and provide a little extra security when looking for fresh snow beyond resort boundaries. Tech Features - AR75 Sidewall - Caruba Core - EST All Mtn Rocker - Comp Series Base - 1.7 Impact Edge - Ti Binding Reinforcement - Adaptive Mesh - Tapertops - 156 = 1425g - 164 = 1475g - 172 = 1550g

Three years ago we entered the lightweight touring game for the first time with the goal to redefine skiability in this segment. For 20/21, the Tracer 88 has gotten a full overhaul, pushing it's limits even further. We worked on the sidecut and slightly prolonged its radius to further add stability, and we refined the core profile for a more balanced flex pattern. Add to that the combination of EST All-Mountain Rocker, Caruba Woodcore, and a snow-shedding top sheet, and its following keeps growing. Tech Features - AR75 Sidewall - Caruba Core - EST All Mtn Rocker - Comp Series Base - 1.7 Impact Edge - Ti Binding Reinforcement - Adaptive Mesh - 162 = 1125g - 172 = 1225g