Elan Nia 105 Womens vs Elan Ripstick 106

How they compare

Both target freeride terrain, while the Elan Nia 105 Womens leans more powder, while the Elan Ripstick 106 leans more all mountain. The Elan Nia 105 Womens uses a twin tip shape while the Elan Ripstick 106 is flat. The Elan Nia 105 Womens has a rocker profile (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel), while the Elan Ripstick 106 uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile).