Elan Ripstick 106: Review

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In today's video, I review, and go over the award winning Elan Ripstick 106. It's also my new ski!
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[@JordanGreenPNW]

Just bought a pair of these a couple weeks ago, absolutely love them!

[@defensivenacho8065]

I have been skiing the RipStick 116s for two seasons now and they are absolutely the best skis I have ever skied. Another great review!

[@ajsynn]

This is quite a coincidence...I demo'd that exact ski (ripstick 106) last year and loved it, so I bought a pair for this year, except in the 86 width (I needed a new daily driver for the east coast, and just couldn't imagine floating the 106 on all that ice). I cannot wait to take it out on the slopes this year! How do you think the stiffness compares to the really burly heavy skis? That's my only concern -- holding an edge at speed on hardpack. I'll find out soon I guess.

[@ktextreme]

These sticks really do rip!

[@mskembo]

I've been thinking about the Ripstick 106 since last year, the only negative I've heard is that some people say that there is a "speed limit" to these skis. Is that your experience as well?

[@MountainVibes]

Hey there! I have yet to experience a “speed limit” with these guys. Keep in mind, I used them on softer snow. I’ve has people say if it’s rock solid ice, you gotta ease up.

[@jbirchrealtor]

I bought these skis last year and I've never skied faster! Very stable on packed snow and ice, on powder the turns are easy to flow in and out of also allowing for higher speeds. I find in crud they bounce more than a narrower ski. If you ski in powder you will be very happy with the rip sticks

[@1912Arizona1912]

Probably why they dropped the black edition?

[@stepanshvets5705]

Found a pair of 2018-19 RS 106 in 181cm at local store with a veery sweet discount. Thinking of buying it and throwing CAST freetouring on them to have a quiver ski for resort and some short touring adventoures. I'm 170cm 75kg a bit agressive skier with almost 20 years of experience, but only 5 years in true freeride and touring. My current touring is 2021 Armada Tracer 98 180cm and I can handle them easily, but looking for something heavier, stiffer and wider. Thing is that I just found a sizing guide on elan's website saying that I should go with a 172 and I'm confused if I wouldn't struggle on them. On the other side, some reviewers say that older RS are 3-4 cm shorter then stated and I that's why I still considering 'em. Would you recommend me to buy this one or search for newer and shorter?

[@stepanshvets5705]

Also, I'm thinking on moving binding 2-4 cm forward to compensate that length issue. Do you think it might help me in this case?

[@MountainVibes]

If you're comfortable skiing a longer ski, then stick with the 181. They are closer to a 177 anyways, because Elan didn't seem to know how yo use a tape measure in those years :). Stick with the recommended mounting point too. The skis are nimble enough, you shouldn't have too much of an issue skiing them. Hope this helps.

[@joshuawerum4580]

Do you have any recommendation on length? Im 5’11 77 kg and am not sure if i should take the 188 or the 180. Any thoughts?

[@MountainVibes]

Go with the 180. The 188 will be too long for you, and will be more work to throw around.

[@kresimirkesic5178]

Could a person with no experience in wide freeriding skis handle them?

[@MountainVibes]

Of course. Especially these skis because they are not too demanding. By that, I mean you can make mistakes, and the skis will be forgiving. You just gotta but in a bit more effort in, that's all.

[@powderskier5547]

I bought the ripstick black edition 96 and how right you are, at times when things get a bit unsettling, the ski's seam to get me out of it. Best ski's I have ever had, by a long shot

[@2204JCM]

I got a pair of these 106s in 188cm. They feel like planks under my feet. As a reference I have Volkl Blaze 94 at 186cm (which are the same length as the 188cm Ripsticks) and a pre V5 Volkl Mantra (100cm under foot) 184cm.