Elan Natural 111 vs Elan Ripstick 96
Skis comparison — 2019-2020 season
How they compare
the Elan Natural 111 leans more freeride/powder, while the Elan Ripstick 96 leans more all mountain. The Elan Natural 111 uses a twin tip shape while the Elan Ripstick 96 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 Natural 111 targets expert riders while the Elan Ripstick 96 is aimed at advanced riders.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Natural 111
3
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Powder
Elan Natural 111
9
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freestyle
Elan Natural 111
3
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freeride
Elan Natural 111
6
Elan Ripstick 96
6
Stiffness
Elan Natural 111N/A
Elan Ripstick 96N/A
Versatility
Elan Natural 111
5
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Elan Natural 111
Elan Ripstick 96
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
178 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
181 — 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 96
The mid-width Ripstick most used shoppers mean when they search 88 vs 96. Confirm it is not an 88, 102, or 108, and do not treat a Black Edition graphic as automatically worth more. Price the bases as a pair.