Elan Ripstick 88 Skis 2027

The Ski

The Ripstick 88 has been one of the most consistent skis in Elan's lineup for a reason. At 88mm underfoot, it sits in that sweet spot where a groomed blue is just as satisfying as cutting into a patch of soft snow off the side of a run. It's a ski that rips - not a ski that asks you to commit to one kind of day. If you're browsing mens skis and want something that does the work across a full day of mixed conditions, the Ripstick 88 deserves a long look.

Who It's For

The Ripstick 88 is built for skiers of a wide range of abilities who want one ski that can do it all — groomers, bumps, trees, mixed snow, casual family cruising, and skiing hard with friends, all handled with an ease that's hard to find elsewhere in the market. It's an especially strong pick for someone who's still developing their carving skills, since the ski's light, nimble nature makes turn initiation effortless and edge-to-edge transitions feel natural almost immediately. Stronger, faster, or heavier skiers occasionally find its ceiling, which is exactly why Elan built the Black Edition alongside it — but for the widest range of skiers looking for a genuinely versatile daily driver, the standard Ripstick 88 remains the recommended pick.

Tech That Matters

Elan builds the Ripstick 88 around their Amphibio construction - the inside and outside edges of the ski are built differently, which translates to more intuitive edge-to-edge transitions. The rocker profile opens up at the tip to help the ski enter turns without fighting you, and there's enough camber underfoot to give you real grip when you want to drive a carve.
The wood core keeps it lively without feeling twitchy. It's a quick ski, not a heavy charger - and that's the point. Skiers who want to stay in motion and string turns together all day will feel at home on this one. For more on what skiing gear we carry across all categories, check out our full collection.

Sizing

The Ripstick 88 comes in 161, 168, 175, and 182cm. It's not a twin tip, so use standard all-mountain length guidance. Most stier here should be about lip to brow in height.
If you're between sizes, think about your skiing style. Aggressive skiers who like to drive a turn tend to size up. Skiers who like quick, snappy turns usually prefer the shorter length.

Why Willi's

We've been fitting Pittsburgh skiers since 1970, and we know this ski well. Stop into any of our three locations and we'll help you dial in the right length and get you into the right bindings. Over 50 years of real shop experience - no guesswork.