The 2027 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings takes the Carbon Deck platform up a level, adding the Quadrod system and C-Ply carbon frame for a more powerful, more composed ride that never loses the line's signature light feel. It is a true one-ski-quiver freeride ski with the muscle to back up bigger ambitions. We paired the Ripstick 102 Black Edition with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

The extra carbon genuinely changes the ski's character. You keep all the Ripstick energy and the light feel, but with noticeably more authority underfoot. It is the kind of upgrade you feel on the first run: steadier at speed, more locked into the turn, and still never heavy.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert freeride skiers who want a single ski for everything from storm days to firm-snow groomer laps, and who like the extra power and damping for charging hard.

Highlights:

The Black Edition story is all about what gets added to the standard Carbon Deck build. The Quadrod system runs four carbon rods instead of two, a real step up in torsional stability and edge control, and the C-Ply carbon frame puts extra carbon exactly where it does the most structural good, all without piling on weight. A 102 mm waist keeps the freeride versatility intact, and the Sintered Race Structured base is genuinely fast for a ski this wide. With a low stand height of just 17 millimeters, the 2027 Tyrolia Attack 14 offers an impressively close connection to the snow, delivering precise power transmission and a confident, locked-in feel. The FR Pro3 toe piece allows for a full 180 degrees of boot release, enhancing safety in a variety of fall scenarios, while the AFS (Anti-Friction Slider) ensures reliable re-centering and consistent release characteristics. Built to withstand hard use, the Attack 14 combines durability with performance, making it a go-to option for aggressive skiers who demand trust in their gear.

Things to consider:

It asks more of the skier than the standard Ripstick 102, so if you want an easygoing all-mountain ride, the non-Black-Edition version will be the happier match. It is still a non-metal ski, so anyone after the absolute ceiling of damping may want something more metal-heavy.

Fit & sizing considerations:

True to length. Aggressive skiers and those in bigger terrain can size up; if quickness is the priority, size down.