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Elan Ripstick 102

5 available lengths: 161, 168, 175, 182, 189 cm
$850 MSRP
Elan Ripstick 102 — topsheet
The read

The Ripstick 102 targets all-mountain freeride skiers who move between powder, variable snow, and groomed runs. Its asymmetric edge profile pairs camber on the inside edge for grip with rocker on the outside edge for easy initiation, and carbon-and-flax construction makes it notably lighter than most freeride skis in the catalog. A medium turn radius and lightweight build suit skiers who prioritize agility and float over maximum stability at speed.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 99–103 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,535–1,795 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 15.8–18.8 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 33–37 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Ripstick 102's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 17.8-meter radius draws medium-to-long turns and holds a line through them; a moderate taper keeps entry manageable without giving up much grip mid-arc.

Stability & dampness

Built without metal on a tubelite woodcore, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,585 g it's a genuinely light ski, nimble and easy to move around.

Float & width

At 101 mm it leans toward soft-snow float while keeping enough edge to hold when it firms up. An asymmetric rocker profile tunes float and grip differently at tip and tail.
Metal
None
Core
Tubelite woodcore
Rocker
Asymmetric
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 161 cm168 cm175 cm182 cm189 cm
Tip (mm) 132.0134.0136.0138.0140.0
Waist (mm) 99.0100.0101.0102.0103.0
Tail (mm) 112.0114.0116.0118.0121.0
Radius (m) 15.816.817.818.818.8
Weight (g) 1,5851,5351,5851,7201,795

Common questions

How much does the Ripstick 102 weigh?

Per ski, the Ripstick 102 weighs 1,535–1,795 g across its lengths (1,585 g at 161 cm, 1,535 g at 168 cm, 1,585 g at 175 cm, 1,720 g at 182 cm, 1,795 g at 189 cm).

What is the Ripstick 102's turn radius?

The Ripstick 102 has a 15.8–18.8 m turn radius.

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