Elan Ripstick 102 Skis + Salomon Strive 12 GW Ski Bindings 2026
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Elan Ripstick 102 Skis 2026
People love choices, and no Elan offers 2 widths over 100mm in the Ripstick series rather than just the 106. The Elan Ripstick 102 Skis are one of the most versatile all-mountain choices you can make if you're seeking something right around 100mm that seamlessly combines power and smooth turning versatility. Featuring Carbon Deck Technology and an Amphibio asymmetrical profile, the Ripstick 102 starts with a TubeLite Core and adds Carbon Rods for stiffness and pop, UD Carbon as a reinforcement, and Flax Fiber for dampness. The result is pure goodness you can feel under your boots.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Amphibio Profile – The Amphibio profile is a revolutionary ski design that integrates both rocker and camber profiles into dedicated left and right skis. Amphibio skis feature a cambered inside edge assuring precision, edge grip, and stability while a rockered outside edge provides forgiveness, turning ease and smooth transitions.
Core
Tubelite Wood Core – To create the TubeLite Wood Core, two super lightweight Carbon tubes are inserted into a lightweight laminated wood core. Measuring 5mm in diameter and hollow in their construction, these tubes run along the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. They provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.
Laminates
Carbon Deck Technology – A construction using Elan's TubeLite Woodcore, Carbon Rods, UD Carbon, and Flax Fiber in a carefully prescribed layup for a combination of power and versatility
Carbon Rods – Lightweight Carbon tubes inserted into the ski and run the length of the ski following the arc of the side cut. The carbon tubes provide torsional stability and powerful rebound while allowing for material reduction of the core. The result is incredible lightweight response and stability.
Fiberglass – Fiberglass reinforcement optimizes the flex pattern and enhances torsional rigidity of the ski. The fibers are positioned either above or below the ski core and improve the ski’s structural integrity.
Flax Fiber – Flax dampens vibration without adding extra weight
Sidewalls
SST (Slanted Sidewall Technology) Sidewall Construction – The SST Sidewall Construction provides quick, nimble and direct power transmission from the ski to snow as well as providing exceptional torsional rigidity.
Base
Sintered UHMW Base
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain, Big Mountain
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm. Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Flax, Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Series: Ripstick
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 161 | 168 | 175 | 182 | 189 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 138 | 138 | 138 | 138 | 138 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 15.8 | 16.8 | 17.8 | 18.8 | 19.8 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1720 |
Salomon Strive 12 GW Ski Bindings
Emulating the distinct design of the hybrid Shift bindings but with a new, lower and lighter LDN alpine toe, the Salomon Strive 12 GW Ski Bindings drop weight and get you closer to the snow for better snow feel, power transmission, and response. Compatible with both Alpine ISO 5355 and GripWalk ISO 23223 soles, the new Strive 12 GW sets the standard for lightweight precision.
Product Details
Toe Piece
LDN Toe – (Low, Direct, Neutral) Low profile toe, very close to snow.
Automatic Wing Adjustment – Adapts automatically and easily to your boot width and height. It also keeps release values constant for worn out boots.
Automatic Toe Height Adjustment
Heel Piece
3 Part Heel Light – Low profile design with lighter construction
Additional Features
Low Profile Chassis – A low stand height improves your feel for the terrain and enhances power transmission to the ski.
Ski Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 4
- DIN / Release Value High: 12
- Boot Sole Type: Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), GripWalk (ISO 23223)
- Series: Strive
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (mm) | 90 | 100 | 115 |
| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 920 | 920 | 920 |