Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition vs Elan Ripstick 96
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition leans more freeride. They share a flat shape. 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 Ripstick 102 Black Edition targets expert riders while the Elan Ripstick 96 is aimed at advanced riders.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition
7
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Powder
Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition
5
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freestyle
Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition
5
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freeride
Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition
6
Elan Ripstick 96
6
Stiffness
Elan Ripstick 102 Black EditionN/A
Elan Ripstick 96N/A
Versatility
Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition
7
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition
Elan Ripstick 96
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain
Shapeflat
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
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 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.