Hope you enjoy it!

Dynastar has a lot of great new skis to review--the 108 is definitely on the list! In our experience on it this winter, we found it to be smoother and quieter than the previous version, but not quite as peppy or energetic.

We'll work our way through the new Ripsticks for sure! Already done with 102, 96, and 96 Black Edition. 88, 102 Black Edition, and 108 left to go!

@@SkiEssentials the most extensive Ripstick coverage on the planet! Lol

The tail reactivity is the biggest difference. I skied the Playmaker 101 in the 188 and it felt a lot more like a Rustler 10 in that they loved making longer, rounder, and more drawn out carves while easily pivoting sideways. Ripstick 102 and 108 are easy to drift and smear when the snow is soft, but you do get that extra snap and pop out of the tail that creates a more energetic feel. Other than that, I can't tell much of a difference in the front 2/3rds of the Ripstick 102 vs. the Playmaker 101.

I believe so. They still ski a bit short even if they now measure true. The light weight and flexible nature contribute to this character.

The 2025 Bent 100 is more consistent in flex from tip to tail and slightly more stable and sturdy than the Ripstick 102. Even with the more directional tail of the Ripstick, I do not find that it stands up to stronger or more aggressive skiing as well as the Atomic.

This is a good thought. We did not move the bindings at all on this ski. I'm not sure how that would affect heavier skiers like me since I'm likely going to push right through the flex no matter what.

I think going slightly higher than head high makes sense in these new 102's. They don't ski long, that's for sure.

Yeah good for ice skiing

That’s what an elan primetime is for

If you put a pair of 102's together, they are as wide as a snowboard. But if they make users happy, more power to them. @@powderskier5547

You are not missing anything. We do not feel that the new Ripstick skis are moves towards higher performance and greater stability. They are easier to turn at various edge angles for more skiers. The lighter weight does bring the touring capabilities more in line with the Tour series which has not sold well at all in the North American market at least.

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Hopefully we do a good enough job with the chapters so you can scroll to the parts that are of more interest to you. Since this is a full review of the ski, we certainly want to make sure we do our due diligence and cover as much as we can. When we release our ski test videos sometime this August, those will be more concise and pointed--about 5-6 minutes each.