Elan Nomad 95 vs Elan Ripstick 106
Skis comparison — 2020-2021 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Elan Nomad 95 leans more freestyle / park, while the Elan Ripstick 106 leans more freeride. The Elan Nomad 95 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 Nomad 95 targets advanced riders while the Elan Ripstick 106 is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Nomad 95
7
Elan Ripstick 106
7
Powder
Elan Nomad 95
5
Elan Ripstick 106
5
Freestyle
Elan Nomad 95
6
Elan Ripstick 106
5
Freeride
Elan Nomad 95
5
Elan Ripstick 106
6
Stiffness
Elan Nomad 95N/A
Elan Ripstick 106N/A
Versatility
Elan Nomad 95
8
Elan Ripstick 106
7
Elan Nomad 95
Elan Ripstick 106
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
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
176 — 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.