Wide, fun, carvy, and floaty, the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition skis with bindings takes the use of carbon that Elan has used for a few years now and takes it to the next level. There’s so much to like about these Ripstick Black Edition skis, and the 106 paired with bindings is an awesome setup that you do not want to miss out on. Thanks to the shape, construction, and profile, the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition skis with bindings is an advanced and expert freeride skier’s dream come true. This is certainly an upgrade over the previous year’s Black Edition Elan skis, as they’ve added more carbon to bolster the ski and separate it further from the normal Ripstick skis, which share the same shape. Now with QuadRod reinforcement, the two carbon rods that adorn each Ripstick ski are left alone, but two more are placed in the central part of the forebody and through the tail. These two additional rods affect the longitudinal stiffness and stability of the ski a lot more than before, and for a 106, this makes this wider ski a lot more compliant both in the soft stuff and on the groomers. The Carbon Line Technology expands fully edge to edge underfoot in this ski, adding even more edge grip to an already energetic package. If you’re looking for a lighter weight ski that feels like it has a lot of metal in it, the Elan Ripstick 106 Black Edition skis with bindings setup is the one for you.