Elan Ripstick 88 vs Elan Ripstick 96
Skis comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both skis are designed for all mountain riding. 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.
Ratings
Piste
Elan Ripstick 88
7
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Powder
Elan Ripstick 88
5
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freestyle
Elan Ripstick 88
5
Elan Ripstick 96
5
Freeride
Elan Ripstick 88
6
Elan Ripstick 96
6
Stiffness
Elan Ripstick 88N/A
Elan Ripstick 96N/A
Versatility
Elan Ripstick 88
7
Elan Ripstick 96
7
Elan Ripstick 88
Elan Ripstick 96
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain
Shapeflat
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 88
Elan’s narrower Ripstick. Used 88s get mixed with Ripstick 96 searches — they are not the same ski. Women’s 88 and Tour 88 listings are different buys; inspect edges from on-piste days rather than paying a wider-Ripstick price.
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.