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Elan Ripstick 88 W Skis 2025 // Women's
Regardless of ability level, you'll feel like a better skier on the Ripstick 88w. It's easy to turn and has a huge sweet spot, inspiring confidence in and out of a turn. It initiates a turn smoothly and effortlessly and will grip well on harder snow. It's built for the front side but a maneuverable feel welcomes a run through some more adventurous terrain every now and again.
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Easy to ski isn't a bad thing, the Ripstick 88w will make any skier feel more confident.
EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING.
REVIEWED BY: 
Joe Riccio
The Elan Ripstick family was redesigned for the upcoming season and remains a favorite among our testing team. Not a ton changed with the new ski, and that's meant in the most complimentary way possible. It's still the energetic frontside ripper that will make linking turns feel smoother and easier than ever. Elan just made slight adjustments to the rocker profile and carbon fiber layout, resulting in a ski that feels slightly stronger and can be pushed harder. It provides a more confident feel at higher speeds and grips better on hard snow. While the Ripstick's closest competitors, the Blizzard Black Pearl and the Nordica Santa Ana are still gonna feel slightly stronger because they're constructed using metal, the Ripstick is still the easiest to ski. That's why the Ripstick has become and remains a favorite. It's a ski that can be pushed hard and takes less work. It's easier to release the tails and initiate a turn on than most of the category, and now more than ever can more than hang when it's being skied harder. One word that comes to mind with the Ripstick is effortless, it feels effortless in and out of a turn and pivoting through more technical situations. Another word is compliant, the ski responds instantaneously to whatever you want it to do predictably. The consistent feedback with this ski across all ability levels is that it makes you feel like a stronger skier, making it the perfect option for a massive range of skiers.
Who's this ski for? Skiers looking for an approachable ski that's capable of performance on groomed terrain and hard snow. Anyone looking for an approachable ski that makes turning easier, and therefore will expedite their progression.
Who isn't this ski for? Ladies looking for the most powerful, high-speed capable option. Skiers who prioritize soft snow and powder performance should look into something wider (like the Ripstick 94w).
Recommended Binding: Marker Squire ID with 90 mm brake
Technology update:
Updated shape in the tip and tail of the ski (less easily knocked around in tough snow and a stronger feel in a turn.) "Carbon Deck Technology" introduces carbon fiber tubes close to the edge to improve strength. Elan also added "flax" in the tip.Tested by
Devon Scovill
Joe Riccio
Tech Specs
- Radius/ 13.8 @ 161
- Profile/ Rocker - Camber - Rocker
- Core Materials/ Poplar, Paulownia
- Designed By/ Elan
- Weight/ 1410g @ 168
- Dimensions/ 125 - 88 - 104 @ 161
- Added Materials/ Carbon, Fiberglass
- Built By/ Elan
The Test Crew
We test products year round in order to curate the best gear for you.
It's one of our more popular women's skis. It's light, nimble, and confidence-inspiring. Regardless of ability level, the Ripstick 88w is awesome. Experts who want something less demanding will love it, while beginners can more than handle it.
