OUR REVIEW OF THE ELAN RIPSTICK TOUR 83 UL
Our complete test of the Elan Ripstick Tour 83 UL was conducted in the field under different snow conditions. Find the detailed analysis of the uphill behavior, downhill performance, strengths, limitations, and our verdict in the magazine.
PRESENTATION OF THE ELAN RIPSTICK TOUR 83 UL
The lightest touring ski in the Alp Tracks range
The Movement Alp Tracks 84 is designed for practitioners who prioritize lightness and efficiency during long ascents. With its 84 mm underfoot, it represents one of the most high-mountain-oriented versions of the Alp Tracks collection and is aimed at enthusiasts of major alpine races, ski raids, and routes where every gram counts.
Manufactured in Switzerland at the First Track factory in Le Châble, it benefits from the expertise developed by Movement for its high-end range dedicated to lightweight ski touring.
A carbon construction developed for high mountains
Like the other models in the Alp Tracks family, the Alp Tracks 84 is based on an advanced carbon construction combined with a lightweight wood core. This architecture has been designed to optimize the weight-performance ratio and meet the demands of practitioners seeking efficient equipment for long days in the mountains.
The Alp Tracks series represents Movement’s lightest approach to ski touring, with a particular focus on weight reduction while maintaining the qualities necessary for demanding alpine practice.
A geometry oriented towards efficiency and precision
With its width of 84 mm, the Alp Tracks 84 is intended for skiers who prioritize uphill efficiency and ease during long traverses. Its modern shape has been developed to offer a balance between maneuverability, precision, and versatility in the different types of snow encountered throughout the season.
This relatively contained width also allows for maintaining a reduced weight while offering more versatility than a ski exclusively intended for ski mountaineering.
A fast and ambitious touring program
The Movement Alp Tracks 84 is aimed at practitioners who regularly operate in high mountains and seek a ski capable of accompanying projects with significant elevation gain. Its program covers both classic alpine races and multi-day raids or major traverses requiring lightweight and high-performance equipment.
Within the Movement range, it constitutes a solution for skiers who wish to prioritize overall efficiency and mobility in the mountains without giving up the most advanced technologies developed by the Swiss brand.
FEATURES
- Sidecut: 103-82-121
- Measured weight: 2260 g per pair
- Sizes: 150 157 164 171 178 cm
- Radius: 19 m
- Price: 499 €
- Similar since: 2026/2027
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