Elan Ripstick 94 W Black Edition Skis 2026 // Women's

The Elan Ripstick 94 W Black Edition is a killer option in the all-mountain category and a Ski Monster tester favorite. Compared to previous versions of the ski the new Ripstick 94 Black is more precise, more gripped, and less easily knocked around in variable terrain or snow types. Who would've thought Elan could continue to improve on a nearly perfect ski? On groomers, the 94 W Black feels solid underfoot and carries good power and energy from turn to turn. In tight technical terrain, you'll be thankful for the tapered tail shape and lightweight construction that allows the ski to feel agile and nimble. There are quite a few great women's specific skis on the market this season, the Ripstick 94 W has some really good competition, but Elan has done an awesome job cementing the Ripstick Black into the top tested skis of the season. If you're looking for a high-performance ski that isn't overbearing or difficult to ski this should be on your radar. An insane power-to-weight ratio continues to surprise us season after season when testing these skis. We're also impressed with how many different skier types with different abilities work on a Ripstick 94 W Black. It carves like a more narrow ski, has power like a much burlier ski, and is easy to balance for all skiers. It's tough to come up with a reason to not love this ski.