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I’ve learned to never judge a book by its cover, or a ski by its topsheet. When I first picked up Elan’s new Ripstick 102, I’d be lying if I said that I thought it looked cool–but within just a few ...

Living the dream as a skier, mountain biker, and fly-fisher in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Kelly Bastone contributes to our women’s gear column, The XX Factor. The do-it-all, magic-bullet ski has ...

It’s a common question from newer skiers, “is there a right and left ski?” Usually, it doesn’t make a difference, but with the Elan Ripstick 106, you need to keep your left and right skis straight due ...