Elan Maiden 111 Womens vs Elan Ripstick 106
Skis comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
Both target freeride terrain, while the Elan Maiden 111 Womens leans more powder, while the Elan Ripstick 106 leans more all mountain. The Elan Maiden 111 Womens uses a twin tip shape while the Elan Ripstick 106 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. The Elan Maiden 111 Womens targets advanced riders while the Elan Ripstick 106 is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Maiden 111 Womens
3
Elan Ripstick 106
7
Powder
Elan Maiden 111 Womens
9
Elan Ripstick 106
5
Freestyle
Elan Maiden 111 Womens
3
Elan Ripstick 106
5
Freeride
Elan Maiden 111 Womens
6
Elan Ripstick 106
6
Stiffness
Elan Maiden 111 WomensN/A
Elan Ripstick 106N/A
Versatility
Elan Maiden 111 Womens
5
Elan Ripstick 106
7
Elan Maiden 111 Womens
Elan Ripstick 106
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
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)
180 — 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 106
Elan’s 106 Ripstick. Used pairs get mixed with Ripstick 102 and 108 listings — they are not the same ski. Black Edition and women’s 106s are different buys; inspect tips and edges rather than paying a current-108 price.