The 2027 Elan Ripstick 102 with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is the closest thing the line has to a true one-ski quiver, wide enough for real powder days yet still composed when the snow firms up. Built on the Carbon Deck platform, it's made for freeride skiers who want a single ski to cover a whole resort day, from morning groomers to afternoon stashes. We paired the Ripstick 102 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:

This width only works when the build is right, and the Carbon Deck construction gets it right. The Tubelite woodcore keeps things light and lively, while the carbon and flax reinforcements stop it from ever feeling vague or twitchy. What you end up with is genuinely balanced: not a powder ski, not a frontside ski, just a really good, versatile ski.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert all-mountain and freeride skiers who want one ski for a wide range of conditions. It shines under skiers who like to roam the whole hill rather than settle into a single kind of terrain.

Highlights:

The 102 mm waist is the most versatile shape in the line, and the Tubelite woodcore is a big reason it never feels like a handful: it stays light enough that quick adjustments in trees or chop come easily. Carbon rods running the length add the stability and power that keep it honest at speed, and the UD carbon edge bands give it more bite on edge than a ski this wide has any right to. Composed, precise, and still light, with no sheet of metal anywhere in it. 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:

The 102 sits on the freeride side of all-mountain, so committed hardpack skiers will probably want a narrower ski. The light build suits most people, but if you ski heavy and hard, the 102 Black Edition adds real muscle.

Fit & sizing considerations:

True to length. Between sizes, go up if you ski aggressively or in bigger terrain and down if you live in tight trees and bumps.