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Elan

Ripstick R8

A 90 mm all-mountain ski. One ski for most days and most of the hill.

Elan Ripstick R8, drawn from aboveELAN
108Tail mm
90Waist mm
130Tip mm
Length

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Turn radius
17 m
Weight per ski
Not listed
Metal
No
Tail shape
Not listed

From the side

Side profile: Rocker, camber, rockerTailCamber underfootTip rocker
Rocker, camber, rocker. Tip and tail both rise early for easier pivoting, with camber underfoot for grip. The dots mark where the edge contacts the snow. Illustration of the profile type, with heights exaggerated.

Where it's at home

  • Soft groomers100
  • Trees & bumps100
  • Firm groomers70
  • Chop & crud66
  • Powder16
  • Deep powder0

Scored 0-100 from the ski's waist width, rocker profile and turn radius. It describes the shape, not how the ski feels.

Who it's for

  1. First turns

    Not the target

  2. Cruising

    Good match

  3. Charging

    Good match

  4. Expert

    Not the target

Rated for ability 5-8 on a 10-point scale, which is cruising to charging.

Every length

LengthTip / waist / tailRadiusWeight
182 cm130 / 90 / 108 mm17 mNot listed

What's inside

  • Full Sidewall
  • Amphibio profile
  • Carbondeck Tech
  • Laminated woodcore

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