When your day begins with fresh corduroy and ends as a surprise powder day with friends, Ripstick 96 is the ultimate ski for turning good days into great ones. Designed with state-of-the-art technology and shapes that excel everywhere, Ripstick has a lightweight chassis that delivers heavyweight performance, in any terrain or conditions. From storm days at the rest to bottomless backcountry adventures, to carving trenches on hardpack, the combination of a featherweight feel and silky smooth ride, pushes Ripstick skiers to let it rip from bell to bell. Carbon Deck Technology: Carbon Deck Technology combines the powerful rebound of Tubelite Woodcore, with carbon rods and unidirectional carbon (UD) edge bands. These combined technologies provide powerful rebound, torsional rigidity and a strong, stable platform for superior response and a smooth ride. Key Characteristics: Most versatile for both hard and soft snow | Powerful Edge Grip | Smooth Turn Entry & Exit | High Speed Stability | Powerful Rebound & Response. Profile: Amphibio. Easy turning and edge grip. Technology: Carbon Deck Technology | Tubelite Woodcore | Carbon Rods | UD Carbon | Flax Fibre Flax Fibre: Natural vibration control. Tubelite Woodcore: Energy and liveliness. Carbon Rods: Powerful rebound. UD Carbon: Superior edge control. Sintered Running Base: Fast gliding. SST - Slanted Sidewall: Direct power transmission.