The 2026 Elan Ripstick 108 adds a different shape and personality for the Ripstick line. Picking up where the Ripstick 106 left off, the 108 is a resort and backcountry ski intended for big lines and soft snow. Intuitive and maneuverable, these lightweight freeride skis are up for challenge anywhere on the mountain.

Why we like it:

Intuitive and forgiving, the Ripstick 108 is a ski that everyone feels at home with right away. Its lightweight construction and Amphibio Rocker keeps you charging all day without tiring you out.

Who it's for:

Intermediate to expert level skiers will love this ski’s responsiveness and quickness anywhere on the mountain, especially when the snow is soft.

Highlights:

Amphibio Rocker assists with smooth transitioning from edge to edge while the Tubelite Woodcore, Carbon Rods, and UD Fiber laminates keep the weight to a minimum, so you can kep charging all day long, while bolstering stability and reactiveness.

Things to consider:

This is a fairly soft ski longitudinally and torsionally, so firm snow and higher skier weights are not this ski’s forte. Extremely aggressive skiers may find this ski too forgiving and may want to consider some other more robust options in this ~110 mm underfoot category of freeride skis.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size. If you are a heavier or more aggressive skier, sizing up is recommended if the terrain intended to be skied is more spaced out and open.