Elan Ripstick 94 Ski – Women’s

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Elan Ripstick 94 Ski – Women’s and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 92 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.7 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.3 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 15

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Playful, bouncy, and allows you to ski through moguls efficiently.
  • Able to get through tough snow easily.
  • Provides a good edge hold.
  • Works especially well in softer snow.
  • Quick reactions to turns.

Expert Reviews

  • Holds a very secure edge in a variety of conditions.
  • Maneuverable in tight conditions.
  • Has a decent float and cuts through thick snow.
  • Has great responsiveness.
  • Very versatile in many conditions.
  • Very quick when skiing edge-to-edge.
  • Keeps you afloat in powder snow.
  • Provides very precise and sharp turns.
  • Lightweight, but remains sturdy with the carbon insert at the tip.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Chatters and not the most stable at high speeds.
  • Doesn’t give a super solid feel like other stiffer skis will.

Expert Reviews

  • Isn’t the most stable when skiing very fast.
  • The inside of the skis don’t perform the best when carving.

Summary:

The Elan Ripstick 94 Ski for women is a versatile, quick, and responsive option that is well-suited for those who enjoy skiing in soft snow and want a lightweight choice. Despite not being the most stable when going high speeds, the skis hold a firm edge in most conditions. This ski performs extremely well in powder and soft snow, provides a bouncy feel, and has a good edge in most conditions.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.