The Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition Ski takes the standard Ripstick 96 and adds four carbon rods in place of two, giving it a stiffer, more aggressive personality that shows up in every turn. A Partial Twin Tip tail and Early Rise Rocker keep the ski playful and forgiving on transitions, while an Amphibio profile balances a cambered inside edge for grip with a rockered outside edge for smooth turn initiation. Carbon Deck Technology and a race-structured sintered base back up the added stiffness with real speed and torsional control across all-mountain terrain. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I'm not an expert skier, and I still felt the extra pop out of every turn the moment I stood this ski on edge. The partial twin tip made switch landings forgiving enough that I stopped worrying about catching a tip on the way down."