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Women's · freeride · all-mountain-freeride

Elan Ripstick 88 W

5 available lengths: 147, 154, 161, 168, 175 cm
$700 MSRP
Elan Ripstick 88 W — topsheet
The read

This women's all-mountain-freeride ski targets skiers who want versatility across groomed and off-piste terrain. Its asymmetric edge profile pairs camber on the inside edge for grip with rocker on the outside edge for easy initiation, and its short-radius bias and carbon-only construction make it among the lightest and quickest-turning skis in the freeride category. It suits active skiers who prioritize nimble, effortless transitions over high-speed stability in heavy or variable snow.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 85–88 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,270–1,510 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 11.8–15.8 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 35–39 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Ripstick 88 W's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 13.8-meter radius sits in the all-purpose range — turn shapes that shorten up or open out without committing to either; a moderate tip taper keeps turn entry easy while the shovel still engages.

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 1,380 g it's a genuinely light ski, nimble and easy to move around.

Float & width

At 87 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. 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 147 cm154 cm161 cm168 cm175 cm
Tip (mm) 120.0121.0123.0125.0127.0
Waist (mm) 85.086.087.088.088.0
Tail (mm) 99.0101.0102.0104.0106.0
Radius (m) 11.812.813.814.815.8
Weight (g) Not published 1,2701,3801,4101,510

Common questions

How much does the Ripstick 88 W weigh?

Per ski, the Ripstick 88 W weighs 1,270–1,510 g across its lengths (1,270 g at 154 cm, 1,380 g at 161 cm, 1,410 g at 168 cm, 1,510 g at 175 cm).

What is the Ripstick 88 W's turn radius?

The Ripstick 88 W has a 11.8–15.8 m turn radius.

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