Review: 2027 Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition

There’s skis that literally everyone talks about, and then there’s skis that quietly fly under the radar but offer wildly good performance for the discerning skier. Elan’s Ripstick line definitely falls into the latter category, and the Slovenian ski manufacturer even offers a higher-performance version of the line under the Black Edition moniker. Think of it like the RS-series version of a 4-door Audi family sedan—same body, same sleeper styling, but a much more powerful