Men’s 2022/2023 Elan Skis at Avie’s Ski / Sports
Ripstick 96 Black Edition $1,050 / $849.95 Avie’s The Elan Ripstick Black Edition is the benchmark in high-performance freeride skis. Premium style and timeless design are merged with a state-of-the-art carbon construction that takes the Ripsticks performance and versatility to the next level providing unsurpassed power and stability. The best freeride skis just got a lot more muscle, and the new Ripstick 96 Black Edition is ready to over-deliver on their promise to skiers looking for the ultimate, all-condition freeride ski. Ripstick 96 Black Edition exhibits an uncanny blend of versatility and stability to conquer any conditions the mountain has to offer. On hardpack, it performs smooth and confident like an all-mountain ski, while in soft snow, it floats and slashes like a big-mountain ski. The Tubelite Woodcore, featuring, two carbon rods following the sidecut has been enhanced with new QuadRod Technology; two additional carbon rods located in the tip and tail, for elite power transmission with a balanced feel. Carbon Line, a mesh carbon weave located along the inside edges of the tip and tail is bonded by an additional layer of carbon under the binding for superior smoothness and promotes a natural flex pattern for intuitive power transfer with ease. Both technologies amplify our asymmetrical Amphibio profile to bring exceptional edge grip and maneuverability to our most versatile shape. All the tech is wrapped in a tactical looking black-on-black camo wrap, giving this all-terrain weapon a sophisticated, stealthy, look and feel. Targeted to advanced intermediate to expert skiers. 96 mm at the waist; good in all snow surfaces and conditions, including powder. The ski base promotes faster speeds.
Ripstick 96 $900 / $699.95 Avie’s 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! A true freeride ski that doubles as an all-mountain ski for those who want ultimate versatility on the mountain. The Ripstick 96 uses the best technology and lightest weight materials with a modern shape and taper design that make it a perfect choice for every day, on any mountain. It’s wide enough to handle powder yet narrow enough in the waist to rip up the front side. With Amphibio profile for exceptional maneuverability and edge grip, SST sidewalls for direct power transmission, and TNT technology for dynamic power, this multiple award winning ski provides a silky smooth ride no matter where your mountain exploration takes you. Targeted to advanced intermediate and expert skiers. 96 mm at the waist; excels in variable conditions, crud, and powder. The ski base promotes faster speeds.
Ripstick 88 $850 / $649.95 The Ripstick 88 is the perfect combination of versatility, agility, and performance for every condition the mountain can dish out. Ripstick 88 defines the all-mountain category and serves as the missing link between on and off piste skis. Inheriting the tech pedigree from wider Ripsticks, it’s equally confident on groomers and off piste, especially at the end of the day when it’s no longer fresh corduroy. Optimizing the combo of Elan’s unique Amphibio profile this narrower Ripstick is agile, smooth and easy to ski. The secret lies within the Amphibio Carbon Line Technology for a snappy and lively feel while the SST sidewalls complement the TubeLite Woodcore for direct transmission of power edge to edge. Simply stated, the Ripstick 88 is the perfect marriage of front side and freeride performance for skiers looking for a smooth, forgiving ride. Targeted to intermediate to expert skiers. 88 mm at the waist; good in all snow surfaces and across all conditions. The ski base promotes faster speeds.
Element Red/Black & Element Green $700 / $449.95 Avie’s A true game improvement tool, The Element is designed to boost your confidence on the snow helping you find the balance and control to link turns all day long. Element skis make good skiers better by providing a stable skiing platform and offering a higher degree of forgiveness, for an easier and better experience. Element Skis are equipped with Groove Technology that ensures even flex for balance and control in every turn. The Power Shell and Dual Woodcore construction provides stability, making them the perfect choice for skiers of all levels and Parabolic rocker makes promotes easy turn initiation, that allows fast progression. Targeted to advanced beginner and intermediate skiers. 75 mm at the waist; good in variable terrain and excel on groomed, hard snow surfaces. The ski base promotes moderate speed.
Women’s 2022/2023 Elan Skis at Avie’s Ski / Sports
Ripstick 88W $900 / $699.95 Avie’s Designed by women for versatility and progression, the new Ripstick 88 W is wide enough to handle whatever the mountain dishes out and makes any condition look easy. As a true all-mountain ski, the completely redesigned Ripstick 88 W is the missing link between on and off piste and addresses the needs of skiers who prefer a smooth yet forgiving ride. Inheriting the tech pedigree from wider Ripsticks, it’s equally confident off piste and on groomers, especially at the end of the day when it’s no longer fresh corduroy. Optimizing the combo of Elan’s unique Amphibio profile this narrower Ripstick is agile, smooth and easy to ski. The secret lies within the innovative TNT Technology for a snappy and lively feel while the SST sidewalls complement the TubeLite Woodcore for direct transmission of power edge to edge. Targeted to intermediate and expert skiers. 88 mm at the waist; good across the mountain in all terrain and on all snow surfaces, including powder. The ski base promotes faster speeds.
Element W White & Black $700 / $449.95 Avie’s A true game improvement tool, The Element is designed to boost your confidence on the snow helping you find the balance and control to link turns all day long. Element skis make good skiers better by providing a stable skiing platform and offering a higher degree of forgiveness, for an easier and better experience. Element Skis are equipped with Groove Technology that ensures even flex for balance and control in every turn. The Power Shell and Dual Woodcore construction provides stability, making them the perfect choice for skiers of all levels and Parabolic rocker makes promotes easy turn initiation, that allows fast progression. Targeted to advanced beginner and intermediate level skiers. 75 mm at the waist; good in variable conditions and excels on groomed, hard snow surfaces. The ski base promotes moderate speeds.
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