Elan Ripstick Tour with Glen Plake

Legendary skier Glen Plake sits down to discuss his latest project with Elan Skis. Over the past 18 months, Glen and Elan worked to developed Ripstick Tour, a collection of backcountry skis that deliver freeride performance at a fraction of the weight. In this video, Plake talks about his history as a professional skier, gives a behind the scenes look at the ski development process, and unveils his new signature model ski.

00:24 Who is Glen Plake?
02:03 Why is this project unique?
02:55 What performance characteristics did you want to achieve?
04:30 What sort of technology is in the ski?
05:56 Where did the graphic inspiration come from?
08:07 Are you satisfied with the final product?
08:35 Are you ready to show us the ski?

The Legend Glen Plake
As Himself Matej Božičnik
As Himself Luka Bassanese
As Himself Franci Šmit
As Herself Melanja Korošec
As Himself Ben Fresco
As Himself Jeff Mechura

Director Klarisa Veselič
Writers Klarisa Veselič, Ben Fresco
Producers Klarisa Veselič, Eetu Tourunen
Director of Photography Jernej Leskovar
Editor Jernej Leskovar
Production Supervisor Žiga Višnar
Post Production Jernej Leskovar
Post Production Supervisors Klarisa Veselič, Eetu Tourunen
Set Decorator Kristina Simčič
Props Master Mitja Urh
Costume Designer Kristina Simčič
Locations Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia