The widest ski in the Ripstick collection, the Elan Ripstick 116 is the crowning glory of Elan's freeride range. With 116 mm underfoot, you'll celebrate your big mountain lines in the snow on those very special powder days.

Designed by Elan athletes and pushed by the worlds best, the Elan Ripstick 116 floats and slashes down the world's steepest and deepest lines. 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!

Features:
• Best deep snow performance
• Maximum Flotation
• Smooth Turn Entry & Exit
• Playful & Powerful Rebound
• High Speed stability

Details:
• Carbon Line Technology
• SST Sidewalls
• Tube Lite woodcore
• Quad Rod Reinforcement
• 100% recycked Vapor Tip Inlays
• Profile: Amphibio

Technology

Amphibio Carbon Line Technology 
Amphibio Carbon Line technology is a combination of innovations that provide the best balance of lightweight construction with power and performance. Amphibio Carbon Line technology elevates the asymmetrical ski design to the next level by strategically locating carbon reinforcement over the inside edges of the skis providing more power in the turn, while carbon rods inserted into the woodcore maximize weight savings and overall stability. The end result is an extremely lightweight high performance ski with uncompromised versatility and smooth performance.

TubeLite Woodcore
I would take these babies out where I really enjoyed the additional power, they offered on the ski down. I could turn up the dial quite a bit as I laid out each turn and I felt confident to take more aggressive lines than I typically would ski touring on lighter touring skis. The technology upgrades and subtle design refinements have enhanced all the qualities that made the Ripstick 102s already a super fun ski. Now instead of skiing groomers well the 102s rail on groomers and the power offered through the geometry of their asymmetrical Amphibio design is noticeably more thanks to the rigidity offered by the carbon inserts. 

SST Construction
The SST Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity.

Carbon tubes inserts
Lightweight Carbon tubes inserted into the ski and run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. The carbon tubes provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.

Vapor inserts
Vapor inserts are advanced composites integrated into the tip and tail area of the ski‘s core. These inserts reduce weight and vibration, dramatically improving stability and ensuring a smooth ride even in the most demanding conditions.

Fiberglass reinforcement
Fiberglass reinforcement optimizes the flex pattern and enhances torsional rigidity of the ski. The fiberglass is positioned either above or below the ski core and improves a skis structual integrity.