Elan Pioneer 96 vs Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
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How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition leans more freeride. The Elan Pioneer 96 uses a twin shape while the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition 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 Pioneer 96
7
Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
7
Powder
Elan Pioneer 96
5
Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
5
Freestyle
Elan Pioneer 96
6
Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
5
Freeride
Elan Pioneer 96
5
Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
6
Stiffness
Elan Pioneer 96N/A
Elan Ripstick 106 Black EditionN/A
Versatility
Elan Pioneer 96
8
Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
7
Elan Pioneer 96
Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
Stance
Stance
MSRP$829
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
182 — dimensions in mm
180 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile