Elan

Ripstick 102 Black Edition Ski - 2025

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I’ve skied a lot of freeride skis that try to balance agility and power, but the Ripstick 102 Black Edition nails it. It’s insanely light for how stable it feels, especially in chop or soft snow. The carbon layering gives it that metal-like dampness without dragging you down, and it’s still quick edge to edge in tight spots. Super versatile ski that’s a blast in everything but boilerplate."

We chase soft turns and technical terrain with the Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition Skis because they offer the perfect fusion of power and agility in a lightweight freeride package. With the same carbon-powered construction that made the Ripstick 106 Black Edition a favorite among testers, this 102mm version dials up maneuverability without sacrificing the stability and dampness we rely on in variable snow.

Built with a Tubelite Woodcore reinforced by Elan’s Quad Rod and Carbon Deck Technology, the 102 Black Edition feels energetic yet composed. UD carbon keeps things featherweight, while the Amphibio rocker profile gives us inside-edge grip and smooth turn initiation, letting us rail turns or pivot on demand. At just under 19 meters in radius, the ski feels intuitive in the trees, responsive on steeps, and floaty in fresh powder. It’s a freeride workhorse for expert skiers who demand lightweight precision across every line.