Elan Ripstick 106

Really not the best choice for like a less aggressive intermediate or even a less aggressive advanced skier, like particularly a lightweight, less agg...

Today we were at Powder Mountain and I got to enjoy the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition. Elan claims that the Ripstick Black Edition 106 is a hard-cha...

But that's it, that's the Elan Ripstick 106, just a wonderful, fun, playful offering, holds really well on the snow, plays exceptionally well in deepe...

Like I said, they have really good edge grip despite being lightweight and having a softer flex pattern than you see in a lot of like mid 100 underfoo...

It actually tracks pretty darn well too. They have the RipStick 106 Black Edition, so if you're looking for more down the fall line stability, more vi...

The length of those skis are going to make learning to ski bumps a slow process. You want to be looking at skis a little shorter than that with a limited amount of metal. Something like a Salomon qst 92 in a 161cm or a Elan ripstick in a 164cm is going to be a much better fit for your ability. I would stay away from your Blizzard Bonafides and enforcers for the time, they will just be too unforgiving.

Try the elan ripstick 106 if you want groomer/carving performance. That being said the answer to these questions is always “go demo” as skis are a very personal choice. Major brands don’t really make “bad” skis, they’re just different. Skip thinking of backcountry for now, there will be plenty of pow inbounds.