Elan Maiden 102 Womens vs Elan Ripstick 108
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both skis are designed for all mountain and freeride riding. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Elan Maiden 102 Womens targets advanced riders while the Elan Ripstick 108 is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
7
Elan Ripstick 108
7
Powder
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
5
Elan Ripstick 108
5
Freestyle
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
6
Elan Ripstick 108
6
Freeride
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
5
Elan Ripstick 108
5
Stiffness
Elan Maiden 102 WomensN/A
Elan Ripstick 108N/A
Versatility
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
8
Elan Ripstick 108
8
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
Elan Ripstick 108
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
169 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
175 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Elan Ripstick 108
Elan’s wide Ripstick. Used 108s are uncommon and get mixed with Ripstick 106 or 102 listings — those are different skis. Inspect tips and edges; a Black Edition graphic is not the same as a 108.