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Elan Ripstick 106 Skis

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By: Justin
The Ripstick 106 first appeared in our shop as an all-black prototype ski about six months before Elan brought it to market. It was, frankly, a stunner in both look and performance. That black topsheet was killer, and the ski crushed variable spring conditions. Most of us spent at least a few days on that prototype in March and April, surfing spring powder at Eldora, navigating slushy bumps at A-Basin, or ripping corned-up groomers at Copper. The Ripstick handled everything we threw at it. It was wide enough to float in the deep, nimble enough for tight spaces, and stable enough at reckless speeds. Elan built its reputation on precise frontside carving machines, but the Ripstick 106 takes aim at the freeride category. And, in that world, it's a winner. They should've left it black, though.

Our Take On The 2024 Elan Ripstick 106:

The name does not lie. These skis rip! Which is why the Elan Ripstick 106 is a shop favorite here at Powder7 HQ, so we aren't complaining when the whole Ripstick lineup returns unchanged for 2024. The Ripstick 106 is one of the best skis on the market for combining maneuverability, energy, and precision, mostly thanks to Elan's Amphibio Carbon Line Technology. By combining asymmetric rocker profiles with additional carbon reinforcements on the inside edges, the Ripstick offers incredibly easy turn initiation with surprisingly strong edge hold for 106mm-waisted ski. The epitome of lightweight freeride, the Ripstick has a huge sweet spot for skiers and ski quivers. It's forgiving enough for intermediates, and stable, precise, and energetic enough to reward experts as well. At the same time, it's plenty damp and strong for aggressive resort skiing, a great weight to be a perfect quiver-killer when paired with a Shift binding for those seeking a 50/50 setup, and still light enough to be a great option to pair with a full-tech binding for the ski tourer who wants to prioritize the downhill without burning out on the way up. Similar skis: Head Kore 105, Faction Agent 3.0, Armada Declivity 108 Ti.

2024 Elan Ripstick 106 Specs:

Dimensions:138/104/117
Radius:16m@164cm
Rocker:Freeride Rocker
Ability Level:Ability Level 7
Construction:Full Sidewall
Weight:3700 grams (per pair for size 180cm) Learn more about ski weights

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