Elan Ripstick 88 Skis 2026

The Ripstick 88 has always been a crew favorite in the 80-90mm category, and that remains more true than ever with the most recent upgrade. It's easy to ski, makes a lot of skiers feel like they're better at carving, and handles any condition. It's an absolute boss among other 88mm skis, which is extremely stiff competition - pun intended. The newly constructed Ripstick 88 is still the lightest and least demanding of the bunch, it feels the most nimble and is a blast at low speeds or on low-angle terrain. It initiates a turn effortlessly and makes skiing some icier terrain a breeze. The biggest difference with the new construction is that the ski feels stronger, so its high speed and firm snow performance improved. The ski grips well without feeling overbearing while rolling edge to edge. It's not as powerful as some other skis in this category, but the trade-off is that it's easier to turn, and feels more maneuverable. As far as versatility goes, the Ripstick 88 stands out among skis this narrow thanks to that maneuverability. Other skis at this width can feel very frontside-focused. The Ripstick's energetic feel makes it more than capable of the occasional rip through the woods or bumps when the snow is good. It's not built for deep snow, but its ability to pivot quickly will provide skiers of any level with a confident feel, even in more tricky terrain. From groomers to wherever the snow takes you, the Ripstick 88 is a predictable feeling ski that's easy to balance on.