The 2026 Ripstick 100 W sits in the sweet spot for ladies looking for a lively and playful all mountain ski that excels in soft snow. Thanks to Elan’s use of wood and carbon, paired with an asymmetrical rocker profile, the Ripstick 100 is extremely nimble, hooking up readily for effortless turns, while still providing excellent grip on hard snow.

Why we like it:

The intuitive feel of the Ripstick 100 gives it broad appeal among ladies with varying goals and skillsets. We love that it’s energetic and responsive while still being forgiving.

Who it's for:

Those who prioritize soft snow performance and weight savings can look no further. The Ripstick 100 W offers both and makes a solid option for advancing intermediate skiers on up to experts who are looking for a freeride oriented all mountain ski.

Highlights:

Elan’s asymmetrical Amphibio rocker profile provides seamless transitions from edge to edge, giving the Ripstick 100 W a quick and agile feel. Adding to that is the Tubelite Woodcore, which incorporates carbon into the structure of the wood core, providing energy and pop for a lively flex and feel. Lastly, Elan uses additional Carbon Rods to further enhance the energy and stiffness of the ski, resulting in an incredibly fun ski that caters to creative turn shapes in soft snow.

Things to consider:

At 100 underfoot, the Ripstick 100 W is a nice versatile all-mountain width; that said, all-mountain skiers who spend the majority of their time on trail will do better with something on the narrower end of the category. Strong, aggressive or heavier skiers may find that the Ripstick 100 W is a little bit too forgiving and would appreciate something with a more robust construction.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Size up for stability if you’re on the aggressive or heavier side, otherwise these ski true to size.