The 2027 Elan Ripstick 106 W with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is the widest women's ski in the line, made for storm days and big-mountain skiing without giving up the light, energetic feel the Ripstick is known for. It is wide enough to float when the snow allows, with a flex tuned to make that width genuinely manageable. We paired the Ripstick 106 W 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:

In a women's powder ski, width and weight usually pull against each other; most land either too heavy to steer or too floaty to feel settled. The Carbon Deck construction is how the 106 W threads that needle, staying eager and quick edge to edge at a width that often skis ponderous.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert women skiers who want a wider ski for storm days and freeride lines, but want it to stay manageable and energetic rather than heavy and sluggish.

Highlights:

At 106 mm underfoot this is built to float, and the women's layup is what keeps that width from feeling like too much ski. The naturally light Tubelite woodcore holds the swing weight down, while the Flax fibre layer soaks up chatter and chop without the weight a metal sheet would add. The Amphibio profile rounds it out, a rockered outside edge for easy entry in soft snow and a cambered inside edge for grip when you need to hold a line. 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:

At its width the 106 W is a soft-snow specialist, so if you mostly ski firm conditions there are better fits in the line. The light build is deliberate, but very strong, aggressive skiers may want something more substantial for charging.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Most skiers ride their normal length. Going longer adds stability for hard skiing in big terrain; going shorter keeps it handy in tight trees and bumps.