Ski: 2025-2026 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition, 182 cm
Available Lengths: 161, 168, 175, 182, 189 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 181.1 cm
Stated Weight per Ski (182 cm): 1720 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (182 cm): 1776 & 1817 grams
Stated Dimensions: 138-102-118 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 137.5-101.5-118 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (182 cm): 18.8 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 51.5 mm / 17 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6.5 mm
Core Materials: poplar/paulownia + carbon rods (4) + carbon strips + carbon weave + flax tip layer + fiberglass laminate
Base Material: sintered
Factory Recommended Mount Point: –7.8 cm from center / 82.8 cm from tail
[Note: Our review is being conducted on the 24/25 Ripstick 102 Black Edition, which returns unchanged for 25/26.]
[Editor’s Note: Our “First Looks” are our way of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, including our measured specs and the details from the manufacturer. Once we’ve started testing a given product, we detail our on-snow impressions in our Flash Reviews and our annual Winter Buyer’s Guide. When we’re able to spend extensive time testing a given product, we publish our in-depth Full Reviews and Deep Dive comparisons.]
What Elan says about the Ripstick 102 Black Edition:
“Designed for hard-charging skiers, the new Ripstick 102 Black Edition floats effortlessly in fresh snow and blasts through crud with effortless power, stability, and smoothness for peak performance in challenging terrain and epic conditions.
The new Ripstick 102 Black Edition is building a distinguished reputation for its ability to navigate soft and hard snow, in wide open spaces and tight situations with top-tier horsepower and composure at speed. New Carbon Frame Reinforcement combines Carbon Deck Technology, a light yet hyper-smooth platform built with unidirectional carbon bands, with C-Ply Carbon and QuadRod reinforcement for elevated power and response. The intuitive maneuverability and unmatched grip and rebound of Amphibio Profile comes in a new 3D shape that shaves weight and is reinforced with Flax, a natural fiber that reduces vibration for superior ride quality. The newest footprint in the Ripstick line emerges to bring skiers that explore the entire mountain a poised and premium ski that knows no boundaries and excels in every terrain and condition you find at the resort and beyond.”
More About the Ripstick 102 Black Edition:
For more details about the Ripstick 102 Black Edition, the whole Ripstick collection, and Elan’s other models, check out our writeup on Elan’s 2024-2025 ski collection.
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Ripstick 102 Black Edition:
Tips: 5
Shovels: 5.5-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-9.5
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-9
Tails: 8.5-7.5
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Flash Review: 25/26 Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition
Elan’s “Black Edition” skis are meant to serve as higher-end versions of their existing models, and we’ve been spending time on the latest blacked-out version of the Ripstick 102. Here are our initial impressions.
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