Elan Maiden 102 Womens vs Elan Ripstick 88
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Elan Maiden 102 Womens leans more freeride. The Elan Maiden 102 Womens uses a twin tip shape while the Elan Ripstick 88 is flat. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
7
Elan Ripstick 88
7
Powder
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
5
Elan Ripstick 88
5
Freestyle
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
6
Elan Ripstick 88
5
Freeride
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
5
Elan Ripstick 88
6
Stiffness
Elan Maiden 102 WomensN/A
Elan Ripstick 88N/A
Versatility
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
8
Elan Ripstick 88
7
Elan Maiden 102 Womens
Elan Ripstick 88
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
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 88
Elan’s narrower Ripstick. Used 88s get mixed with Ripstick 96 searches — they are not the same ski. Women’s 88 and Tour 88 listings are different buys; inspect edges from on-piste days rather than paying a wider-Ripstick price.