Elan Maiden Lite Womens vs Elan Ripstick 106
Skis comparison — 2020-2021 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Elan Ripstick 106 leans more freeride. The Elan Maiden Lite 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.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Maiden Lite Womens
7
Elan Ripstick 106
7
Powder
Elan Maiden Lite Womens
5
Elan Ripstick 106
5
Freestyle
Elan Maiden Lite Womens
6
Elan Ripstick 106
5
Freeride
Elan Maiden Lite Womens
5
Elan Ripstick 106
6
Stiffness
Elan Maiden Lite WomensN/A
Elan Ripstick 106N/A
Versatility
Elan Maiden Lite Womens
8
Elan Ripstick 106
7
Elan Maiden Lite Womens
Elan Ripstick 106
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
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.