Elan Ripstick 88 Skis 2024

TIPPED, GRIPPED, AND READY TO RIP.

REVIEWED BY: Joe Riccio

The Ripstick 88 is a crew favorite in the 80-90mm category. It's easy to ski, makes a lot of skiers feel like they're better at carving, and handles any condition. The 88 is an absolute boss among other 88mm skis, which is a group that has extremely stiff competition - pun intended. The Ripstick 88 is 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 ski grips really 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.

Who's this ski for? Skiers looking for a ski in the groomer-focused all-mountain category that's highly capable without being demanding. 

Who isn't this ski for? Skiers that prioritize power in their carving ski. Skiers that only wanna dip off-trail and find pow stashes. 

Recommended Binding: Marker Griffon with 90 mm brake

Tested by

Eric Gerrmann

Garrett Finn

George Michaelsen

Joe Riccio

Matt Berkowitz

Tyler Fuller