The Elan Ripstick 96 is an excellent ski for the strong intermediate to expert skier looking for a lightweight ski that loves to carve and can head off trail when you want to. Carbon Line Technology has been added to the inside edge of the ski that improves energy transmission and responsiveness, while reducing the weight of the ski. Additional Carbon Tubes have been added along the sidewalls of the Ripstick 96 to drive even more energy to the snow. Elan's VaporTip Technology uses a thinner material that lowers the swingweight and increases maneuverability. Carbon Line Technology-Carbon reinforcements over the inside edges of the skis that drive more power into your turns., SST Sidewalls-Slightly slanted to reduce the weight of the ski, while delivering superior edge grip on firm snow., TubeLite Woodcore-Two 5mm thick carbon tubes that follows the arc of the sidecut that adds energy and power while reducing the total weight of the ski., Carbon Rods-Added to the core of the ski to increase power and reduce weight., VaporTips-Small cutouts at the tip of the ski to reduce vibrations and increase maneuverability., Recommended Bindings: Tyrolia Attack2 13, Look SPX 12, Salomon STH WTR 13, Marker Griffon, Recommended Brake Size: 100-110, Tip/Waist/Tail Widths: 136/96/110 (@180cm), Actual Turn Radius @ Specified Length: 18M (@180cm), Warranty: One Year, Type: All-Mountain Wide Skis (96-110mm), Construction Type: Sidewall, Core Material: Wood w/ Carbon, Tail Profile: Flared, Bindings Included: No, Rocker Profile: Tip Rocker/Camber, Flex: Stiff, Used: No, Metal Layer: None, Waist Width: 96mm, Ski Gear Intended Use: All Mountain, Skill Range: Advanced Intermediate - Expert, Model Year: 2022, Product ID: 613932, Model Number: ADCGDF20164, GTIN: 0194050016736