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Elan Ripstick 96 vs Blizzard Rustler 10
Rustler floats.
Worked out for a 90 kg skier.
Side by side
Calculated for 90 kg on groomed snow. Shaded rows are the model; “est.” marks numbers the maker does not publish.
- Elan Ripstick 96freeride
image © Elan - Blizzard Rustler 10freeride
image © Blizzard
- Length compared
- Elan Ripstick 96175 cm
- Blizzard Rustler 10174 cm
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Tip / waist / tail
- Elan Ripstick 96131 / 95 / 112 mm
- Blizzard Rustler 10134est. / 102est. / 123est. mm
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Sidecut radius
- Elan Ripstick 9616.8 m
- Blizzard Rustler 1016.5 m
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Carve radius at 30° edge
- Elan Ripstick 9614.5 m
- Blizzard Rustler 1014.3 m
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Carve radius at 45° edge
- Elan Ripstick 9611.9 m
- Blizzard Rustler 1011.7 m
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Edge hold on firm snow
- Elan Ripstick 96Holds well (97%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds
- Blizzard Rustler 10Holds well (98%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Edge hold by ability
- Elan Ripstick 96
- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (39%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (68%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (92%)
- Expert: holds well (97%)
- Blizzard Rustler 10
- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (40%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (69%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (93%)
- Expert: holds well (98%)
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Float in soft snow
- Elan Ripstick 96Some float (58%)
- Blizzard Rustler 10Floats well (77%)
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Construction
- Elan Ripstick 96Tubelite Woodcore · carbon stringers
- Blizzard Rustler 10beech and poplar – two wood…
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Notes
- Elan Ripstick 96Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
- Blizzard Rustler 10Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates.
- Elan Ripstick 96
- Sources
- Elan Ripstick 96Elan product page: ripstick-96 (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Blizzard Rustler 10Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 180 cm published dimensions) (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026); Blizzard Rustler 10 (2026/27) product page (read 9 Oct 2026)
| Measure | Elan Ripstick 96freeride | Blizzard Rustler 10freeride |
|---|---|---|
| Length compared | 175 cm | 174 cm |
| Tip / waist / tail | 131 / 95 / 112 mm | 134est. / 102est. / 123est. mm |
| Sidecut radius | 16.8 m | 16.5 m |
| Carve radius at 30° edge | 14.5 m | 14.3 m |
| Carve radius at 45° edge | 11.9 m | 11.7 m |
| Edge hold on firm snow | Holds well (97%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds | Holds well (98%)tail marginal, under holds, tip holds |
| Edge hold by ability |
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| Float in soft snow | Some float (58%) | Floats well (77%) |
| Construction | Tubelite Woodcore · carbon stringers | beech and poplar – two wood… |
| Notes | Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates. | Built from published geometry; flex and camber are our estimates. |
| Sources | Elan product page: ripstick-96 (read 9 Oct 2026) | Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (derived from the 180 cm published dimensions) (read 9 Oct 2026); Rustler 10 | en | Blizzard Tecnica Global (read 9 Oct 2026); Blizzard Rustler 10 (2026/27) product page (read 9 Oct 2026) |
How they differ
- Blizzard Rustler 10 is about the same as Elan Ripstick 96.
- Blizzard Rustler 10 is about the same as Elan Ripstick 96.
- Blizzard Rustler 10 floats 19 points more than Elan Ripstick 96.
Turn shape and pressure
Turn shape from above
Pressure along the ski
| Ski | Tail | Underfoot | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid line: Elan Ripstick 96 | 4% | 85% | 12% |
| Dashed line: Blizzard Rustler 10 | 4% | 84% | 12% |
Which one for which skier
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers
Elan Ripstick 96 fits better than Blizzard Rustler 10.
- Elan Ripstick 96: Carve radius about 14.5 m at 30° edge and 11.9 m at 45° (175 cm)
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain
Elan Ripstick 96 fits better than Blizzard Rustler 10.
- Elan Ripstick 96: Carve radius about 14.5 m at 30° edge and 11.9 m at 45° (175 cm)
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow
A toss-up: Elan Ripstick 96 and Blizzard Rustler 10 score within a hair of each other.
- Elan Ripstick 96: Carve radius about 14.5 m at 30° edge and 11.9 m at 45° (175 cm)
What reviewers say
Elan Ripstick 96
No published reviews of the Elan Ripstick 96 yet.
Blizzard Rustler 10
2025 Blizzard Rustler 10
The redesigned Blizzard Rustler 10 is highlighted for its exceptional balance and even flex. Featuring an updated Trueblend core and FluxForm metal construction, it navigates varying snow conditions seamlessly, transitioning smoothly between firm surfaces and chopped powder. While highly versatile with ample power and rebound for advanced skiers, less aggressive riders may find it best suited specifically for powder or crud.
“Balanced and very comfortable to ski in all conditions.”
Why this one: Tester weight not stated.
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Where to buy
Elan Ripstick 96
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Blizzard Rustler 10
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