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Elan Ripstick Tour 88

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Touring skis Elan Ripstick Tour 88

Elan Ripstick Tour 88
Elan Ripstick Tour 88

Elan Ripstick Tour 88
Elan Ripstick Tour 88
Brand Elan

Touring skis Elan Ripstick Tour 88

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  • Winter 2027
  • Intermediate - Advanced
  • Allround touring
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Product description — Ripstick Tour 88

The Elan Ripstick Tour 88 is a versatile touring ski designed for full days in the mountains, from the ascent through to the descent. Its Carbon Bridge construction and Tubelite core reduce weight without compromising edge hold.

What is the Elan Ripstick Tour 88 ski designed for?

With an 88 mm waist, it remains lightweight on the ascent while delivering excellent downhill performance. Traditional camber underfoot provides grip on hard snow, while rocker at both ends improves float in light powder and makes turn initiation easier. Reinforced with Carbon Bridge technology, the Tubelite wood core provides stability and absorbs vibrations at the tip during long days out. The 360° sidewalls transfer power directly into each turn.

Who is the Elan Ripstick Tour 88 ski aimed at?

This ski is intended for intermediate to advanced skiers with sound technical ability who want to enjoy more days in the mountains, combining efficient, lightweight climbing with an enjoyable experience on the descent across varied snow conditions.

What are the main strengths of the Elan Ripstick Tour 88 ski?

Lightweight

Stability

Precision

Does the Ripstick Tour 88 perform well on ascents?

Yes. The Tubelite wood core reduces the ski’s overall weight, helping to minimise fatigue on long climbs.

Does the Ripstick Tour 88 offer good grip on hard snow?

Yes. Traditional camber underfoot and 360° sidewalls deliver reliable edge hold and direct power transmission through each turn.

Does the Ripstick Tour 88 float well in light powder?

Yes. The rocker at both ends helps the ski lift over soft snow and makes direction changes easier as the snow gets deeper.

Is the Ripstick Tour 88 suitable for multi-day ski tours?

Yes. The titanium reinforcement around the binding area and the sintered base ensure lasting reliability, whatever conditions you encounter.

Detailed specifications

Ski category

Allround Touring

Level

Intermediate - Advanced

Advandced Program

  • Ease of use

  • Freestyle

  • Powder

  • Piste

Camber

Traditional camber + tip & tail rocker

Traditional camber + tip & tail rocker

Technical data Touring skis Ripstick Tour 88

  • Shape
    Directional (front tip)
  • Level
    Intermediate - Advanced
  • Reference nr
    H27ELANSKI600064
  • Technologies
    Carbon bridge technology
    Amphibio Profile
    Tubelite Woodcore
    Carbon rods
    Fibres de lin

Tips and advice

How to choose the length of your skis?

After using our calculator, you can explore further with our guides (depending on your skiing style):

And to see the method in action, here’s our video tutorial (example focused on piste / all-mountain skiing, with useful benchmarks whatever your style).

How to choose the size of your piste and all-mountain skis?

At glisshop.co.uk, you’ll find one of the most comprehensive ski selections available online. To choose the right pair, start with three simple criteria: your ability level, your preferred terrain (piste, all-mountain, freeride, freestyle, touring), and your budget.

To refine your selection, several options are available:

  1. The advanced search tool: located at the top of each category page, it allows you to filter by brand, skill level, discipline, and more. By combining these filters, you can quickly narrow down the range and easily find the models best suited to your skiing style.

  2. Contact us on 020 3129 3301: a pair of skis is a technical piece of equipment. Before placing your order, it’s best to make sure the model truly meets your expectations. Our team is here to advise you.

To go further and understand the differences between ski types, take a look at our comprehensive guide 'Which skis to choose?'.

During the process or your order, we'll ask you to complete a form about the mounting of your bindings. With these details, we will be able to mount the bindings with the correct settings. The release value of the bindings is set by a professional skiman, and according to the norm AFNOR FD S 52-748.

If you don't have your own ski boots when you order, the bindings will be pre-mounted. The final settings can be done :

- by a shop if you are renting your ski boots

- by our skiman : you can call us for any technical questions. Our skiman will do the final settings for you. Telephone : 020 3129 3301

All skis you purchase on our website are factory-waxed and tuned. This means they are ready to hit the slopes. However, gear tends to wear and in order to keep it in its best shape, you need to maintain base and edges on a regular basis.

Maintaining your skis is essential for a smooth glide and a solit grip. Frequency of maintenance may vary depending on how often you use your skis, or on how damaged they are. We recommend you to wax them every 10 riding days and at the end of the season. Edges need to be tuned up to 2 times per season if you want to keep a good edge control. However, don't overdo it. Tuning is basically scraping off material. If you do it too often, the edges will vanish after some time.

When your base is damaged and shows shallow scratches or rock gouge, it is possible to repair it.

You can get these repairs done by professional ski shop, or if the gouge is only superficial you may repair it yourself. To do so, you will need special tools and materials such as wax, Ptex for repairing bases, edge sharpeners, etc. You can find them on our website.

All products benefit from a manufacturer guarantee, as long as the damage is caused by a manufacturing defect (may it be hidden or obvious).

Usually, the manufacturer guarantee lasts two years.

Only the manufacturer is able to decide if there has been a 'manufacturing defect' or a 'misuse'. Glisshop is only an intermediary between you and the manufacturer.

The manufacturer's guarantee will not apply if the problem comes from a misuse.

Setting the release value of your bindings is a major safety issue.

In order to fully function and ensure safety, your bindings need to be set according to the Afnor FD S 52-748 standard. We wrote down a guide to help you find out the release value matching your needs.

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When buying a pair of skis, you will have to complete a form asking for your measurements. Please complete it with the most accurate information: it will allow our technicians to adjust precisely your bindings and lower down the risk of injury.

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