The 2027 Elan Ripstick 100 W with Marker Squire 11 Bindings is the freeride-leaning one-ski quiver of the women's line, sitting between the wider powder models and the narrower frontside ones. It lands at a width that is genuinely capable in soft snow yet still nimble enough for everyday resort laps. We paired the Ripstick 100 W with the Marker Squire 11 because of the Squire’s high performance and dependability for lighter weight all mountain and freeride skiers. With a light weight construction and a safe, reliable release, the Squire 11 is a go to choice to keep performance high and weight low.

Why we like it:

This is a hard width to nail, and the Carbon Deck construction delivers. The 100 W feels balanced and energetic without leaning too far either way: the Tubelite woodcore keeps it lively, the carbon rods add the pop, and the whole thing simply works across a broad range of snow.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert women skiers after one ski that can take deep days, mixed snow, and groomers in stride without ever feeling out of its element.

Highlights:

The 100 mm waist is what makes the 100 W feel so even-handed, equally at home floating and carving. The Tubelite woodcore gives it the trademark light, energetic feel, the carbon rods running its length add the stability to hold up when you lean on it, and the UD carbon edge bands sharpen its response so it genuinely carves when the snow lets it. The Amphibio profile lets the same ski feel floaty or locked in depending on what you ask of it. Marker’s Triple Pivot Light 2 Toe and Hollow Linkage Heel systems work in tandem to provide powerful energy transmission to the ski, allowing for maximum edge grip and control of the ski. Lighter weight skiers can rest easy knowing the Squire 11 will be easier than ever to step into thanks to a re-designed heel piece. Perhaps the most underappreciated feature of the Squire 11 is the anti-ice rail, which sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape the sole of your boots clean before stepping in.

Things to consider:

The 100 W tips just toward freeride, so if you ski almost entirely on groomers a narrower Ripstick may suit you better. The non-metal build keeps it light and lively, though very aggressive skiers may want more damping than this layup offers.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Sizing runs true. Push hard or ski big lines and you can move up a size; stick to tight, technical terrain and you can move down.