Elan Ripstick 102 vs Elan Ripstick 96
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Elan Ripstick 102 leans more freeride. The Elan Ripstick 102 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.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Ripstick 102
7
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Powder
Elan Ripstick 102
5
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freestyle
Elan Ripstick 102
6
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freeride
Elan Ripstick 102
5
Elan Ripstick 96
6
Stiffness
Elan Ripstick 102N/A
Elan Ripstick 96N/A
Versatility
Elan Ripstick 102
8
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Elan Ripstick 102
Elan Ripstick 96
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
175 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
175 — 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 102
Elan’s mid-fat Ripstick. Used 102s get dumped into 96 and 108 searches — those are different skis. Black Edition and women’s 102 listings are separate buys; inspect tips and edges rather than paying for the season sticker.
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.