Elan Nia Pro 105 Womens vs Elan Ripstick 106 Womens

How they compare

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