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With the Elan Ripstick Tour 88, you can have the combination of a proven all-mountain design with a lighter weight construction for a versatile freetouring or outright touring ski.
With the Elan Ripstick Tour 88, you can have the combination of a proven all-mountain design with a lighter weight construction for a versatile freetouring or outright touring ski.
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Elan Ripstick Tour 88 Touring Skis 2026 - Skis Only

£508.95 £599.00 15% off
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Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.

The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

We estimate this will be ready for despatch to you or collection via Click & Collect on 15 October 2025 13:24
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60 Day Easy Returns

How to return an item to us for refund, exchange or warranty claim

We offer a 60 Days returns on the majority of items purchased on our website and in store. Simply return the item unused and undamaged with its original packaging and we will process a refund to you within 7 days to the original payment method. After 60 days the suppliers original warranty will apply, and we will endeavour to repair, replace or refund the item depending on how the supplier sees fit to remedy any acknowledge issue with a product.

STEP 1.
Please download a returns form to complete and enclose with your returrn If you do not have a printer then please write your name and address plus contact number on a piece of paper and your order number from your email confirmation. Using our returns form will ensure faster processing of your return:



STEP 2.

For items that are over 61 x 46 x 46 cm please contact us. For everything else, you can use our Royal Mail returns service clicking on the link below. For returns, we will deduct a subsidised cost of £2.95 when refunding your order. For exchange items we will not charge for the exchange shipping, and for warranty returns if the warranty claim is valid you will not be charged for return shipping.

Returns - Exclusions and Important Information

RETURNING ITEMS WITH BATTERIES - Please use Royal Mail and notify them of the contents when arranging shipping so a battery label can be attached - Please connect batteries before packing, for example batteries should be connected to heated gloves, as this is the only way you can ship items with Lithium Batteries. This is VERY IMPORTANT as items can be destroyed and this is your responsibility when using Royal Mail!

Items Excluded from 60 Days returns:

SKIS – When we sell a pair of skis, we remove the protective packaging and wax the skis to ensure they are ready for use. We will also mount bindings to your requirements (if applicable). As this modifies a new item, we cannot offer our standard returns on skis. Your statutory rights are not affected so if there is a defect with the skis please get in touch and we will remedy this with the supplier as per their warranty process.

SKI BOOTS (CUSTOM FITTED) – When these are fitted in our showroom, we will heat the liner to speed up the moulding process to make the boots bespoke to yourself and custom fitted. We may also make further modifications which are not reversible. We may also make a custom footbed (insole) for your boots. Therefore as all ski boots fitted are modified, they are excluded from the 60 days returns policy. We do however have our “Custom Boot Fit Guarantee” for all ski boot fitting purchases.

BASE LAYERS, SOCKS AND MASKS– Layers next to skin cannot be refunded or exchanged if worn, for hygiene reasons

Gift Purchasing
We extend our 60 day returns window from November 1st, giving you or the receiver of a gift until 31st Jan to contact us to arrange a return or replacement. A proof of purchase will be required.

Our Returns Address

Returns
The Skiers Lounge
Hillhouse Farm
Worthing Road
West Grinstead
West Sussex
RH13 8LG

We always recommend using a tracked returns service if posting items back, as you are responsible for the safe delivery of any returns. If you use our returns link above this will be sent to us using Royal Mail Tracked.

Warranty Returns

If a warranty Item please return the item to us and we will inspect the return and refund or replace as required. You will not be charged for the return shipping of £2.95 if the returned item is a warranty issue.


Elan Ripstick Tour 88 Touring Skis 2026 - Skis Only

Season:2025/2026

Brand:Elan

Code:ADKLWH25

Pre Season Ski Discount

Designed with Elan's freeride athletes and guides that demand perfection everywhere they go, it's ground-breaking construction has allowed us to drop the weight to a minimum and push performance to the maximum, while maintaining a playful feel for all aspects of the journey. This 88mm waisted ski is very light and easy to maneuver, yet deftly capable, making it a true modern touring ski.

The free touring segment is the trend in alpinism; combining light equipment that performs in powder and remains stable in variable conditions is essential. The Ripstick Tour 88 is the perfect waist to feel confident on descents and narrow enough to enjoy comfortable, long uphill ascents, making it the sweet spot for touring skis. At approximately 1250 g per ski in length 170 cm Elan have targeted the optimal weight for a touring ski, without sacrificing downhill stability and performance.


ski binding offer

Recommended Bindings
- Freeride Touring - Fritschi Tecton, 90mm brake
- Touring - Fritschi Vipec, 90mm brake
- Touring - Fritschi Xenic, 90mm brake
- Touring - Marker Alpinist Bindings, 90mm brake

Recommended Brake Width For This Ski - 90mm-95mm

Technical Specifications for Elan Ripstick Tour 88 Touring Skis


Ski Length 156cm | 163cm | 170cm | 177cm | 184cm
Radius 16.8m (170cm)
Tip Width 127mm
Waist Width 88mm
Tail Width 104mm
Ski Weight (g/ski) 1240g (170cm)

Main technology CarbonBridge Technology, Carbon reinforcement, Fibreglass, Tubelite Woodcore
Sidewall 360 degree sidewall
Profile Amphibio Profile
Base Sintered High Speed Gliding base

Key Characteristics
Most versatile uphill and downhill all-conditions piste performance
Great combination of flotation and edge grip
Versatile turn entry and exit
Playful rebound
Lightest weight

Skill level - Intermediate to Expert
Speed - Medium to fast

Flax Fiber
A layer of natural Flax Fiber is placed in the tip of the ski to neutralize vibration and chatter, providing a smooth ride at high speeds and in variable snow conditions.

Tubelite Woodcore
To create the TubeLite Woodcore, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. These tubes run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. They provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.

UD Carbon
Unidirectional carbon bands are strategically positioned along both edges of the ski to create torsional stability which produces superior response and intuitive maneuverability at an extremely light weight.

Sintered Running Base
The special ultra-high molecular weight running base delivers excellent durability and superb gliding performance in variety of conditions.

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

Amphibio Technology
Amphibio Tech is the complete, fulldimension asymmetrical ski design. Influencing both the profile and construction of dedicated right and left skis.

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