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The ARV 96 combines the best elements of a freestyle skis light nimble handling with the energy and control of a freeride model. AR Freestyle Rocker uses rocker at the tip and tail with positive camber underfoot, allowing you to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and hold a carve on firm conditions. The Poplar Ash Core mixes light and denser woods in horizontal laminates to create a lively ski that has all the power needed.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type Genuinely ready for anything, except maybe the very deepest days. It has a firm enough flex and construction that it will grip on hard snow and hold an edge whether pushing out carved turns or maxing the speed through difficult snow, but it's not so stiff that it hinders in the park and will still butter and press.Skier TypeFreestyle skiers who want to go everywhere on the mountain. The width boosts float as well as stability. The flex keeps things playful but is easily stiff enough for high-speed turns on pistes and going full-gas through chopped snow.OverviewShape96mm in the waist works for a variety of conditions without negatively affecting park performance. It's wide enough to float and feel stable in softer/deeper snow, but still narrow enough to feel good on firm conditions. The 17.5m (163cm) radius is medium for a ski like this, mixing stability with turning so it that it feels good everywhere.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker uses rockered tips and tails combined with positive camber under foot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting to new elevations.ConstructionThe AR75 Sidewall uses semi-cap sidewall along the majority of the ski with a full cap at the tip and tails. This combination helps absorb high speed chatter and impacts from jibs.Key Features2.2 Impact edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintain durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of the whole Armada collection.S7 BaseThe perfect blend of durability and speed.eB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) effortlessly fuses smooth park and burly all-mountain handling. It's great at lazy skiing at speed and comfortably jumps from piste to off-piste.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1631239611517.516501701249611618.517501771259611719185018412696118201900General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: No [Full Details]
The ARV 96 combines the best elements of a freestyle skis light nimble handling with the energy and control of a freeride model. AR Freestyle Rocker uses rocker at the tip and tail with positive camber underfoot, allowing you to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and hold a carve on firm conditions. The Poplar Ash Core mixes light and denser woods in horizontal laminates to create a lively ski that has all the power needed.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type Genuinely ready for anything, except maybe the very deepest days. It has a firm enough flex and construction that it will grip on hard snow and hold an edge whether pushing out carved turns or maxing the speed through difficult snow, but it's not so stiff that it hinders in the park and will still butter and press.Skier TypeFreestyle skiers who want to go everywhere on the mountain. The width boosts float as well as stability. The flex keeps things playful but is easily stiff enough for high-speed turns on pistes and going full-gas through chopped snow.OverviewShape96mm in the waist works for a variety of conditions without negatively affecting park performance. It's wide enough to float and feel stable in softer/deeper snow, but still narrow enough to feel good on firm conditions. The 17.5m (163cm) radius is medium for a ski like this, mixing stability with turning so it that it feels good everywhere.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker uses rockered tips and tails combined with positive camber under foot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting to new elevations.ConstructionThe AR75 Sidewall uses semi-cap sidewall along the majority of the ski with a full cap at the tip and tails. This combination helps absorb high speed chatter and impacts from jibs.Key Features2.2 Impact edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintain durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of the whole Armada collection.S7 BaseThe perfect blend of durability and speed.eB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) effortlessly fuses smooth park and burly all-mountain handling. It's great at lazy skiing at speed and comfortably jumps from piste to off-piste.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1631239611517.516501701249611618.517501771259611719185018412696118201900General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: No [Full Details]
The ARV 96 combines the best elements of a freestyle skis light nimble handling with the energy and control of a freeride model. AR Freestyle Rocker uses rocker at the tip and tail with positive camber underfoot, allowing you to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and hold a carve on firm conditions. The Poplar Ash Core mixes light and denser woods in horizontal laminates to create a lively ski that has all the power needed.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type Genuinely ready for anything, except maybe the very deepest days. It has a firm enough flex and construction that it will grip on hard snow and hold an edge whether pushing out carved turns or maxing the speed through difficult snow, but it's not so stiff that it hinders in the park and will still butter and press.Skier TypeFreestyle skiers who want to go everywhere on the mountain. The width boosts float as well as stability. The flex keeps things playful but is easily stiff enough for high-speed turns on pistes and going full-gas through chopped snow.OverviewShape96mm in the waist works for a variety of conditions without negatively affecting park performance. It's wide enough to float and feel stable in softer/deeper snow, but still narrow enough to feel good on firm conditions. The 17.5m (163cm) radius is medium for a ski like this, mixing stability with turning so it that it feels good everywhere.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker uses rockered tips and tails combined with positive camber under foot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting to new elevations.ConstructionThe AR75 Sidewall uses semi-cap sidewall along the majority of the ski with a full cap at the tip and tails. This combination helps absorb high speed chatter and impacts from jibs.Key Features2.2 Impact edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintain durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of the whole Armada collection.S7 BaseThe perfect blend of durability and speed.eB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) effortlessly fuses smooth park and burly all-mountain handling. It's great at lazy skiing at speed and comfortably jumps from piste to off-piste.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1631239611517.516501701249611618.517501771259611719185018412696118201900General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: No [Full Details]
Armada’s know-how and athlete feedback makes the Reliance 88 C one of the most fun and easy to use all mountain skis on the rack. It’s as happy cruising pistes all day as it is heading away from the groomed slopes to tackle different snow and terrain. eST Freeride Rocker smoothes the ride and improves the handling in a variety of conditions with effortless turn initiation and release. The Caruba core uses Carbon stringers to ensure it stays light but still packs energy. It’s the perfect choice for intermediate and advanced skiers who want an all-rounder they can keep progressing on.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type Pistes and off the side of runs are the natural home for this all mountain ski. It feels effortless in soft snow and still has plenty of energy and response when it is in firmer conditions. You can spend the day cruising pistes or chasing friends through trees and easier off-piste looking for new challenges.Skier TypeIntermediates and lighter weight advanced skiers who want a fun, playful ski that has performance when you need it but isn’t demanding when you want to back-off. It’s happy whether you’re cruising slowly or you’ve cranked up the speed.OverviewShapeThis is a modern all mountain ski so the width hits the sweet spot of 88mm. Still quick edge to edge and retaining the float. The tip has plenty of taper as it blends into the widest part of the ski, providing a smooth initiation, helped by the rocker and Carbon Reinforcement. Its shape works especially well with the build to create a ski that is responsive on piste, but stable and forgiving off.RockereST Freeride Rocker uses fore body rocker combined with extra tip taper for optimised float in the soft snow. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures the ski stays on rails when carving.CoreArmada’s Caruba Core is their lightest core but retains the power and dampness required to descend the gnarliest of terrain. It uses caruba, a wood that is lighter than poplar without losing energy or durability.ConstructionWith AR100 Sidewalls Armada are using full length vertical sidewalls, something they hadn’t done for while before the Declivity and Reliance ranges. This construction improves precision and edge hold.Key FeaturesCarbon ReinforcementCarbon appliation to provide excellent energy rebound.2.1 All Mountain edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintaining durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel.Comp Series BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon, aids speed and durability.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1521268810815.713501601288810815.71450General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|AdvancedRocker: Tip RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, CarbonDemo: No [Full Details]
Armada’s know-how and athlete feedback makes the Reliance 88 C one of the most fun and easy to use all mountain skis on the rack. It’s as happy cruising pistes all day as it is heading away from the groomed slopes to tackle different snow and terrain. eST Freeride Rocker smoothes the ride and improves the handling in a variety of conditions with effortless turn initiation and release. The Caruba core uses Carbon stringers to ensure it stays light but still packs energy. It’s the perfect choice for intermediate and advanced skiers who want an all-rounder they can keep progressing on.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type Pistes and off the side of runs are the natural home for this all mountain ski. It feels effortless in soft snow and still has plenty of energy and response when it is in firmer conditions. You can spend the day cruising pistes or chasing friends through trees and easier off-piste looking for new challenges.Skier TypeIntermediates and lighter weight advanced skiers who want a fun, playful ski that has performance when you need it but isn’t demanding when you want to back-off. It’s happy whether you’re cruising slowly or you’ve cranked up the speed.OverviewShapeThis is a modern all mountain ski so the width hits the sweet spot of 88mm. Still quick edge to edge and retaining the float. The tip has plenty of taper as it blends into the widest part of the ski, providing a smooth initiation, helped by the rocker and Carbon Reinforcement. Its shape works especially well with the build to create a ski that is responsive on piste, but stable and forgiving off.RockereST Freeride Rocker uses fore body rocker combined with extra tip taper for optimised float in the soft snow. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures the ski stays on rails when carving.CoreArmada’s Caruba Core is their lightest core but retains the power and dampness required to descend the gnarliest of terrain. It uses caruba, a wood that is lighter than poplar without losing energy or durability.ConstructionWith AR100 Sidewalls Armada are using full length vertical sidewalls, something they hadn’t done for while before the Declivity and Reliance ranges. This construction improves precision and edge hold.Key FeaturesCarbon ReinforcementCarbon appliation to provide excellent energy rebound.2.1 All Mountain edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintaining durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel.Comp Series BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon, aids speed and durability.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1521268810815.713501601288810815.71450General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|AdvancedRocker: Tip RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, CarbonDemo: No [Full Details]
The ARV 106 is a true all condition freestyle ski. The sidewall construction makes them more resistant to damage and better at absorbing high-speed chatter. The Poplar Ash core blends lighter and denser woods for an ultra-playful and responsive ride; ash stringers increase pop. AR Freestyle Rocker uses rocker at the tip and tail with low camber underfoot for stable handling and good grip. The shaping, based on JJ's from previous years, plus the new Smear Tech, maximises the soft snow ability.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type It's a wide-bodied park ski and also a all-condition, all mountain model. It has the performance for anything on the mountain and it any speed too. The addition of Smear Tech at the tip and tail boosts the soft snow handling with better release and smoother initiation.Skier TypeFreestyle skiers who want to go everywhere on the mountain. The width boosts float as well as stability. The flex keeps things playful but is easily stiff enough for high-speed turns on pistes and going full-gas through chopped snow.OverviewShape106mm in the waist does put it in the bracket of the wider park skis but it never feels unruly and this width is super useful when skiing elsewhere on the mountain. The 20.5m radius (180cm) ensures good stability without making it feel slow to turn.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker uses rockered tips and tails combined with positive camber under foot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting to new elevations.ConstructionThe AR75 Sidewall uses semi-cap sidewall along the majority of the ski with a full cap at the tip and tails. This combination helps absorb high speed chatter and impacts from jibs.Key Features2.2 Impact edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintain durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of the whole Armada collection.S7 BaseThe perfect blend of durability and speed.Smear TechA uniquely 3D beveled base in the tip and tail creates a unique feel in all snow conditions. Less likely to catch in crud, self-centering in deep snow and in-catchable on take-offs, Smear Tech lets you float effortlessly whether sliding forwards, backwards, left or right.eB tester’s comments: Luke (Buying Team) It changes your perception of how a 106mm ski should handle. It's agile and surprisingly good on hard snow; variable and soft snow is where it truly comes to life though.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)17213610612519.5200018013410612420.5212518813210612321.52275General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: No [Full Details]
The ARV 106 is a true all condition freestyle ski. The sidewall construction makes them more resistant to damage and better at absorbing high-speed chatter. The Poplar Ash core blends lighter and denser woods for an ultra-playful and responsive ride; ash stringers increase pop. AR Freestyle Rocker uses rocker at the tip and tail with low camber underfoot for stable handling and good grip. The shaping, based on JJ's from previous years, plus the new Smear Tech, maximises the soft snow ability.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type It's a wide-bodied park ski and also a all-condition, all mountain model. It has the performance for anything on the mountain and it any speed too. The addition of Smear Tech at the tip and tail boosts the soft snow handling with better release and smoother initiation.Skier TypeFreestyle skiers who want to go everywhere on the mountain. The width boosts float as well as stability. The flex keeps things playful but is easily stiff enough for high-speed turns on pistes and going full-gas through chopped snow.OverviewShape106mm in the waist does put it in the bracket of the wider park skis but it never feels unruly and this width is super useful when skiing elsewhere on the mountain. The 20.5m radius (180cm) ensures good stability without making it feel slow to turn.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker uses rockered tips and tails combined with positive camber under foot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting to new elevations.ConstructionThe AR75 Sidewall uses semi-cap sidewall along the majority of the ski with a full cap at the tip and tails. This combination helps absorb high speed chatter and impacts from jibs.Key Features2.2 Impact edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintain durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of the whole Armada collection.S7 BaseThe perfect blend of durability and speed.Smear TechA uniquely 3D beveled base in the tip and tail creates a unique feel in all snow conditions. Less likely to catch in crud, self-centering in deep snow and in-catchable on take-offs, Smear Tech lets you float effortlessly whether sliding forwards, backwards, left or right.eB tester’s comments: Luke (Buying Team) It changes your perception of how a 106mm ski should handle. It's agile and surprisingly good on hard snow; variable and soft snow is where it truly comes to life though.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)17213610612519.5200018013410612420.5212518813210612321.52275General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: No [Full Details]
Armada aren't known for using metal in their constructions preferring more playful characteristics to shine, but with the Declivity range they are changing that very successfully. Thanks to a clever build using Titanal with cut-out sections, the 92 Ti has the performance on hard snow which doesn't affect the handling in soft conditions. Precision carves can be locked down but, because it isn't as stiff as other skis with metal, it keeps that playful feel, helping make this one of the best all mountain skis we've ridden.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type All mountain, so everything from pistes to powder, bumps, trees and steeps. It has qualities that make it shine in all the conditions. Grip, precision and energy on firmer snow; float and smoothness in soft snow; stability and balance for mixed terrain and variable conditions. Yes, it is that good. At 92 it favours firmer snow and mixed conditions, though it will easily handle fresh snow. If powder is your main aim then its bigger brother, the 102, is the model to look at with its extra float, but you will lose some of the nimbleness that makes the 92 so special.Skier TypeThe fact that ski feels so good means it has a very broad appeal. Intermediates will enjoy the balance and the smooth predictable handling, giving them confidence to explore and push their limits. Advanced skiers will value the same attributes as well as appreciating the grip and precision when skiing faster and trickier terrain. Lighter experts will also enjoy the ski as it has everything they want, without requiring tonnes of power to drive it.OverviewShapeThis is a modern all mountain ski so the width hits the sweet spot of 90-94mm. Still quick edge to edge and retaining the float. The tip has plenty of taper as it blends into the widest part of the ski, providing a smooth initiation, helped by the rocker and clever Articulated Titanal Banding tech (more below). Its shape works especially well with the build to create a ski that is responsive on piste, but stable and forgiving off.RockereST Freeride Rocker uses fore body rocker combined with extra tip taper for optimised float in the soft snow. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures the ski stays on rails when carving.CoreArmada's Caruba Core is their lightest core but retains the power and dampness required to descend the gnarliest of terrain. It uses caruba, a wood that is lighter than poplar without losing energy or durability. This is reinforced with Titanal in a build called Articulated Titanal Banding, improving the power and, unlike regular metal sheets, doesn't over-stiffen the ski.ConstructionWith AR100 Sidewalls Armada are using full length vertical sidewalls, something they hadn't done for while before the Declivity. This construction improves precision and edge hold.Key FeaturesArticulated Titanal BandingTitanal adds horsepower to the ski with uncompromising performance, acting as a shock absorber and quietening chatter to give unparalleled stability and confidence at speed. To make sure this doesn't over-stiffen the ski and make steering difficult it has vertical cut-outs at the tip and tail. These are filled with an elastic Compound Layer that allows the ski to enter the turn with ease during the turn this compound compresses so that the Articulated Titanal Banding releases more energy than a traditional Ti layer.2.5 Impact edgeOversized and specially heat treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.Comp Series BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon, aids speed and durability.eB tester’s comments: Luke (Buying Team) I used them in mixed conditions, they gripped on hardpack and the nose shape worked really well through the soft spring snow. They felt full of energy, responsive and fast but not difficult to ski.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)172131921171717251801329211817.5182518813392119181925General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Titanal LaminateDemo: Yes [Full Details]
Armada aren't known for using metal in their constructions preferring more playful characteristics to shine, but with the Declivity range they are changing that very successfully. Thanks to a clever build using Titanal with cut-out sections, the 92 Ti has the performance on hard snow which doesn't affect the handling in soft conditions. Precision carves can be locked down but, because it isn't as stiff as other skis with metal, it keeps that playful feel, helping make this one of the best all mountain skis we've ridden.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type All mountain, so everything from pistes to powder, bumps, trees and steeps. It has qualities that make it shine in all the conditions. Grip, precision and energy on firmer snow; float and smoothness in soft snow; stability and balance for mixed terrain and variable conditions. Yes, it is that good. At 92 it favours firmer snow and mixed conditions, though it will easily handle fresh snow. If powder is your main aim then its bigger brother, the 102, is the model to look at with its extra float, but you will lose some of the nimbleness that makes the 92 so special.Skier TypeThe fact that ski feels so good means it has a very broad appeal. Intermediates will enjoy the balance and the smooth predictable handling, giving them confidence to explore and push their limits. Advanced skiers will value the same attributes as well as appreciating the grip and precision when skiing faster and trickier terrain. Lighter experts will also enjoy the ski as it has everything they want, without requiring tonnes of power to drive it.OverviewShapeThis is a modern all mountain ski so the width hits the sweet spot of 90-94mm. Still quick edge to edge and retaining the float. The tip has plenty of taper as it blends into the widest part of the ski, providing a smooth initiation, helped by the rocker and clever Articulated Titanal Banding tech (more below). Its shape works especially well with the build to create a ski that is responsive on piste, but stable and forgiving off.RockereST Freeride Rocker uses fore body rocker combined with extra tip taper for optimised float in the soft snow. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures the ski stays on rails when carving.CoreArmada's Caruba Core is their lightest core but retains the power and dampness required to descend the gnarliest of terrain. It uses caruba, a wood that is lighter than poplar without losing energy or durability. This is reinforced with Titanal in a build called Articulated Titanal Banding, improving the power and, unlike regular metal sheets, doesn't over-stiffen the ski.ConstructionWith AR100 Sidewalls Armada are using full length vertical sidewalls, something they hadn't done for while before the Declivity. This construction improves precision and edge hold.Key FeaturesArticulated Titanal BandingTitanal adds horsepower to the ski with uncompromising performance, acting as a shock absorber and quietening chatter to give unparalleled stability and confidence at speed. To make sure this doesn't over-stiffen the ski and make steering difficult it has vertical cut-outs at the tip and tail. These are filled with an elastic Compound Layer that allows the ski to enter the turn with ease during the turn this compound compresses so that the Articulated Titanal Banding releases more energy than a traditional Ti layer.2.5 Impact edgeOversized and specially heat treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.Comp Series BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon, aids speed and durability.eB tester’s comments: Luke (Buying Team) I used them in mixed conditions, they gripped on hardpack and the nose shape worked really well through the soft spring snow. They felt full of energy, responsive and fast but not difficult to ski.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)172131921171717251801329211817.5182518813392119181925General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Titanal LaminateDemo: Yes [Full Details]
No skier has revolutionized freestyle skiing more in the last decade then Henrik Harlaut and his signature ski, the edollo, continues to support him every step of the way. It's built for nose-pressing and confidence in the park. 2.5 Impact edges are oversized and specially heat-treated to resist damage; the Comp Series Base is Armada's fastest, boosting confidence on kickers when you know the ski is going to glide well. AR Nose Rocker uses traditional camber underfoot for grip and edge hold, with rocker at the nose for pressing and better turn initiation. Having camber into the tail improves the versatility of the ski and makes it one of the very best pure freestyle skis when outside of the park. AR75 Sidewall construction means full length sidewall for the best grip, whether in the park or skiing the rest of the mountain. The wide platform is ideal for stomping landings and locking onto rails, and helps ensure it skis the rest of the mountain equally well.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type It's an amazing park ski but, thanks to the shape and camber, it's surprisingly good when skiing all mountain too. The flex is soft so it does have a speed limit in terms of grip on hard snow but that isn't what this ski is about anywaySkier TypeSkiers who want a soft playful flexing ski to press, butter and hit jumps and jibs. Definitely one for the park skiers, but that doesn't mean you have to stay in the park, it's more about the style and the way ski flexes and what you'll do with it. The soft nose means easy presses and the balanced flex through the centre and tail means smooth butters.OverviewShape98mm in the waist and the 20m radius (172cm) ensures good stability on rails and jumps, as well as making the ski ride well when out of the park. The tip and tail are quite short compared to many skis on the market, but this works well with the camber, nose rocker and soft flex.RockerAR Nose Rocker uses a traditional sidecut paired with tip rocker and standard camber for easier turn initiation without compromising edge hold. The low tip rocker and plenty of camber is matched with a soft flex, especially on the tip, giving the ski a fairly unique position amongst park skis making it standout.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting to new elevations.ConstructionThe AR75 Sidewall uses semi-cap sidewall along the majority of the ski with a full cap at the tip and tails. This combination helps absorb high speed chatter and impacts from jibs. A Laminate Matrix lay-up uses a directional layering of fibreglass that dictates the flex pattern and torsional rigidity to create the ultimate in quick response, forgiveness and liveliness.Key FeaturesComp BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon aids in speed and durability on snow.2.2 Impact edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintain durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of the whole Armada collection.eB tester's comments: Mark (Trainer) Not your average twin tip. A little more shape and set back than most park skis, which makes for a great all mountain ski. You can feel how the flex would be great for someone into buttering jibs, but for me it made them nicely forgiving and cruisy. Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)16412995120191825172131981212019001801339812320.51975General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: No [Full Details]
No skier has revolutionized freestyle skiing more in the last decade then Henrik Harlaut and his signature ski, the edollo, continues to support him every step of the way. It's built for nose-pressing and confidence in the park. 2.5 Impact edges are oversized and specially heat-treated to resist damage; the Comp Series Base is Armada's fastest, boosting confidence on kickers when you know the ski is going to glide well. AR Nose Rocker uses traditional camber underfoot for grip and edge hold, with rocker at the nose for pressing and better turn initiation. Having camber into the tail improves the versatility of the ski and makes it one of the very best pure freestyle skis when outside of the park. AR75 Sidewall construction means full length sidewall for the best grip, whether in the park or skiing the rest of the mountain. The wide platform is ideal for stomping landings and locking onto rails, and helps ensure it skis the rest of the mountain equally well.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type It's an amazing park ski but, thanks to the shape and camber, it's surprisingly good when skiing all mountain too. The flex is soft so it does have a speed limit in terms of grip on hard snow but that isn't what this ski is about anywaySkier TypeSkiers who want a soft playful flexing ski to press, butter and hit jumps and jibs. Definitely one for the park skiers, but that doesn't mean you have to stay in the park, it's more about the style and the way ski flexes and what you'll do with it. The soft nose means easy presses and the balanced flex through the centre and tail means smooth butters.OverviewShape98mm in the waist and the 20m radius (172cm) ensures good stability on rails and jumps, as well as making the ski ride well when out of the park. The tip and tail are quite short compared to many skis on the market, but this works well with the camber, nose rocker and soft flex.RockerAR Nose Rocker uses a traditional sidecut paired with tip rocker and standard camber for easier turn initiation without compromising edge hold. The low tip rocker and plenty of camber is matched with a soft flex, especially on the tip, giving the ski a fairly unique position amongst park skis making it standout.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting to new elevations.ConstructionThe AR75 Sidewall uses semi-cap sidewall along the majority of the ski with a full cap at the tip and tails. This combination helps absorb high speed chatter and impacts from jibs. A Laminate Matrix lay-up uses a directional layering of fibreglass that dictates the flex pattern and torsional rigidity to create the ultimate in quick response, forgiveness and liveliness.Key FeaturesComp BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon aids in speed and durability on snow.2.2 Impact edgeHeat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintain durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of the whole Armada collection.eB tester's comments: Mark (Trainer) Not your average twin tip. A little more shape and set back than most park skis, which makes for a great all mountain ski. You can feel how the flex would be great for someone into buttering jibs, but for me it made them nicely forgiving and cruisy. Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)16412995120191825172131981212019001801339812320.51975General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: No [Full Details]
For Armada, doing things differently has always been a core value and the Stranger is the latest example of this. The goal was straightforward. Build a 15m radius ski that can tackle groomers with friends, carve hard, trick around on and just have a good time. At 100mm underfoot, featuring a straight tapered edgeless butterzone in the tip and a rockered Springboard tail for endless wheelies and extra pop, the all new Stranger merges carving with freestyle and freeride attributes.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type This is a blend of piste, all mountain, freeride and freestyle. It will carve on pistes and pop out of turns, It has the width to float if things get softer or deeper and it has the handling to be comfortable on any terrain. There's no metal so it isn't ultra stiff or precise, but what stiff skis can ollie or wheelie like a Stranger? It's a wide playful piste ski that loves to turn and it's a turny directional freestyle ski. It's what you make it.Skier TypeSkiers who want to have fun “ slashing, carving, popping, in any condition that the average resort throws up. Ability is less of factor, mindset is the key. It's just about having fun.OverviewShapeA long tapered nose combines rocker and an edgeless tip to produce smooth turn initiation and unflappable handling. It might be 100mm in the waist but the radius is still 15m so it will happily push out tight linked carves. It's aided by the springboard tail for extra energy and pop. The tips and tails are actually firmer than the middle section, helping the ski grip in and out of turn, with softness in the centre meaning it's easy to switch turn size and mix it up.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker uses rockered tips and tails combined with positive camber underfoot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting.ConstructionAR75 Sidewalls use a blend of sidewall and cap for the right mix of precision, forgiveness and durability. Cap in the tip and tail reduces the swing weight for quicker spins; sidewall underfoot improves the energy transfer.Key Featuresedgeless TipThe front of the ski uses a straight-tapered butterzone with the edge removed. No edge at the tip makes butters and presses cleaner and easier, as well as reducing the weight for smoother faster steering.2.5 Impact edgeOversized and specially heat treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.Springboard TailFor endless wheelies and extra pop.eB tester's comments: Steve (Buying Team) Loved this. Just a fun experience to ski around on, carving easily and wanting to pop and slash.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)17213810012015.2200018013910012115.82100General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: YesSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down. [Full Details]
Armada aren't known for using metal in their constructions preferring more playful characteristics to shine, but with the Declivity range they are changing that very successfully. Thanks to a clever build using Titanal with cut-out sections, the 92 Ti has the performance on hard snow which doesn't affect the handling in soft conditions. Precision carves can be locked down but, because it isn't as stiff as other skis with metal, it keeps that playful feel, helping make this one of the best all mountain skis we've ridden.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type All mountain, so everything from pistes to powder, bumps, trees and steeps. It has qualities that make it shine in all the conditions. Grip, precision and energy on firmer snow; float and smoothness in soft snow; stability and balance for mixed terrain and variable conditions. Yes, it is that good. At 92 it favours firmer snow and mixed conditions, though it will easily handle fresh snow. If powder is your main aim then its bigger brother, the 102, is the model to look at with its extra float, but you will lose some of the nimbleness that makes the 92 so special.Skier TypeThe fact that ski feels so good means it has a very broad appeal. Intermediates will enjoy the balance and the smooth predictable handling, giving them confidence to explore and push their limits. Advanced skiers will value the same attributes as well as appreciating the grip and precision when skiing faster and trickier terrain. Lighter experts will also enjoy the ski as it has everything they want, without requiring tonnes of power to drive it.OverviewShapeThis is a modern all mountain ski so the width hits the sweet spot of 90-94mm. Still quick edge to edge and retaining the float. The tip has plenty of taper as it blends into the widest part of the ski, providing a smooth initiation, helped by the rocker and clever Articulated Titanal Banding tech (more below). Its shape works especially well with the build to create a ski that is responsive on piste, but stable and forgiving off.RockereST Freeride Rocker uses fore body rocker combined with extra tip taper for optimised float in the soft snow. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures the ski stays on rails when carving.CoreArmada's Caruba Core is their lightest core but retains the power and dampness required to descend the gnarliest of terrain. It uses caruba, a wood that is lighter than poplar without losing energy or durability. This is reinforced with Titanal in a build called Articulated Titanal Banding, improving the power and, unlike regular metal sheets, doesn't over-stiffen the ski.ConstructionWith AR100 Sidewalls Armada are using full length vertical sidewalls, something they hadn't done for while before the Declivity. This construction improves precision and edge hold.Key FeaturesArticulated Titanal BandingTitanal adds horsepower to the ski with uncompromising performance, acting as a shock absorber and quietening chatter to give unparalleled stability and confidence at speed. To make sure this doesn't over-stiffen the ski and make steering difficult it has vertical cut-outs at the tip and tail. These are filled with an elastic Compound Layer that allows the ski to enter the turn with ease during the turn this compound compresses so that the Articulated Titanal Banding releases more energy than a traditional Ti layer.2.5 Impact edgeOversized and specially heat treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.Comp Series BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon, aids speed and durability.eB tester’s comments: Luke (Buying Team) I used them in mixed conditions, they gripped on hardpack and the nose shape worked really well through the soft spring snow. They felt full of energy, responsive and fast but not difficult to ski.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)172131921171717251801329211817.5182518813392119181925General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Titanal LaminateDemo: Yes [Full Details]
For Armada, doing things differently has always been a core value and the Stranger is the latest example of this. The goal was straightforward. Build a 15m radius ski that can tackle groomers with friends, carve hard, trick around on and just have a good time. At 100mm underfoot, featuring a straight tapered edgeless butterzone in the tip and a rockered Springboard tail for endless wheelies and extra pop, the all new Stranger merges carving with freestyle and freeride attributes.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type This is a blend of piste, all mountain, freeride and freestyle. It will carve on pistes and pop out of turns, It has the width to float if things get softer or deeper and it has the handling to be comfortable on any terrain. There's no metal so it isn't ultra stiff or precise, but what stiff skis can ollie or wheelie like a Stranger? It's a wide playful piste ski that loves to turn and it's a turny directional freestyle ski. It's what you make it.Skier TypeSkiers who want to have fun “ slashing, carving, popping, in any condition that the average resort throws up. Ability is less of factor, mindset is the key. It's just about having fun.OverviewShapeA long tapered nose combines rocker and an edgeless tip to produce smooth turn initiation and unflappable handling. It might be 100mm in the waist but the radius is still 15m so it will happily push out tight linked carves. It's aided by the springboard tail for extra energy and pop. The tips and tails are actually firmer than the middle section, helping the ski grip in and out of turn, with softness in the centre meaning it's easy to switch turn size and mix it up.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker uses rockered tips and tails combined with positive camber underfoot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so.CoreArmada's Poplar Ash Core uses lightweight poplar combined with higher density full-length ash stringers to create an impossibly lively ski that has all the power needed for boosting.ConstructionAR75 Sidewalls use a blend of sidewall and cap for the right mix of precision, forgiveness and durability. Cap in the tip and tail reduces the swing weight for quicker spins; sidewall underfoot improves the energy transfer.Key Featuresedgeless TipThe front of the ski uses a straight-tapered butterzone with the edge removed. No edge at the tip makes butters and presses cleaner and easier, as well as reducing the weight for smoother faster steering.2.5 Impact edgeOversized and specially heat treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.Springboard TailFor endless wheelies and extra pop.eB tester's comments: Steve (Buying Team) Loved this. Just a fun experience to ski around on, carving easily and wanting to pop and slash.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)17213810012015.2200018013910012115.82100General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: YesSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down. [Full Details]
Armada Locator 96 is an all-terrain ski that expertly walks the fine line of lightweight and performance, equally capable of fast, smooth turns in fresh pow as it is biting hard snow and jumping turns down tight couloirs. The caruba wood core has the uphill feel that you demand and the power needed for descending when the conditions are trickier. AR75 Sidewall enhances this with sidewall underfoot for grip and precision, and cap at the tip and tail to save weight. Tip taper and nose rocker combine for easy control whatever the snow and positive camber through the middle and flat tail ensure edge hold and clean turns.Terrain Type & Ability LevelThe 96 will tackle anything the mountain has to offer, that's the beauty of a 96mm waist and a high-quality approach to materials. This could be billy-goating down no fall zones or long tours to find the epic descents of GS turns on untouched powder. It'll even happily cruise the groomers, but it's the variety of skiing off piste that it is built for.Skier TypeSkiers who want to experience everything on the mountain and who are going to tour to reach the best descents. Whilst it is advanced and expert skiers who will get the benefits of the shape and construction, good intermediates that want edge grip will enjoy the ski too.OverviewShape96mm in the waist is an ideal size for an all-condition BC ski, wide enough to float when it's deeper, not so big that might add extra weight. A radius of 21m in the 178cm boosts the stability required to ski any terrain. Lots of tip taper works with the nose rocker for easy handling; the flatter, longer tail improves the edge grip.RockereST Freeride Rocker. Forebody rocker and extra tip taper combine for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber under foot with no tail rocker ensures edge hold so skis stay on rails when carving is the priority.CoreCaruba core. Armada's lightest wood core material creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and damping characteristics required for descending the gnarliest terrain. This core makes no performance concessions in its quest to be ultra-light.ConstructionAR75 Sidewall. Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining rigidity and drive in the prime zone. Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber and Titanal works to reduce vibration that otherwise chatters into your boots and shortens your day. A carbon reinforcement is used to provide excellent energy rebound.Key FeaturesS7 BaseA sintered base optimized for speed, durability and wax retention.1.7 Lightweight edgeeB tester’s comments: Alex (Braehead) No ski that light has ever given me such a fun skiing experience. If you want a well-balanced freetour ski look no further, they can rip the line you've scouted in whatever way you choose to. They can do it all and it's easy to ski them as fast or slow as you choose, they won't complain even a little.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1711269611620178127961172113501851289611822General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: No [Full Details]
Armada Locator 96 is an all-terrain ski that expertly walks the fine line of lightweight and performance, equally capable of fast, smooth turns in fresh pow as it is biting hard snow and jumping turns down tight couloirs. The caruba wood core has the uphill feel that you demand and the power needed for descending when the conditions are trickier. AR75 Sidewall enhances this with sidewall underfoot for grip and precision, and cap at the tip and tail to save weight. Tip taper and nose rocker combine for easy control whatever the snow and positive camber through the middle and flat tail ensure edge hold and clean turns.Terrain Type & Ability LevelThe 96 will tackle anything the mountain has to offer, that's the beauty of a 96mm waist and a high-quality approach to materials. This could be billy-goating down no fall zones or long tours to find the epic descents of GS turns on untouched powder. It'll even happily cruise the groomers, but it's the variety of skiing off piste that it is built for.Skier TypeSkiers who want to experience everything on the mountain and who are going to tour to reach the best descents. Whilst it is advanced and expert skiers who will get the benefits of the shape and construction, good intermediates that want edge grip will enjoy the ski too.OverviewShape96mm in the waist is an ideal size for an all-condition BC ski, wide enough to float when it's deeper, not so big that might add extra weight. A radius of 21m in the 178cm boosts the stability required to ski any terrain. Lots of tip taper works with the nose rocker for easy handling; the flatter, longer tail improves the edge grip.RockereST Freeride Rocker. Forebody rocker and extra tip taper combine for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber under foot with no tail rocker ensures edge hold so skis stay on rails when carving is the priority.CoreCaruba core. Armada's lightest wood core material creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and damping characteristics required for descending the gnarliest terrain. This core makes no performance concessions in its quest to be ultra-light.ConstructionAR75 Sidewall. Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining rigidity and drive in the prime zone. Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber and Titanal works to reduce vibration that otherwise chatters into your boots and shortens your day. A carbon reinforcement is used to provide excellent energy rebound.Key FeaturesS7 BaseA sintered base optimized for speed, durability and wax retention.1.7 Lightweight edgeeB tester’s comments: Alex (Braehead) No ski that light has ever given me such a fun skiing experience. If you want a well-balanced freetour ski look no further, they can rip the line you've scouted in whatever way you choose to. They can do it all and it's easy to ski them as fast or slow as you choose, they won't complain even a little.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1711269611620178127961172113501851289611822General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: No [Full Details]
Armada Locator 96 is an all-terrain ski that expertly walks the fine line of lightweight and performance, equally capable of fast, smooth turns in fresh pow as it is biting hard snow and jumping turns down tight couloirs. The caruba wood core has the uphill feel that you demand and the power needed for descending when the conditions are trickier. AR75 Sidewall enhances this with sidewall underfoot for grip and precision, and cap at the tip and tail to save weight. Tip taper and nose rocker combine for easy control whatever the snow and positive camber through the middle and flat tail ensure edge hold and clean turns.Terrain Type & Ability LevelThe 96 will tackle anything the mountain has to offer, that's the beauty of a 96mm waist and a high-quality approach to materials. This could be billy-goating down no fall zones or long tours to find the epic descents of GS turns on untouched powder. It'll even happily cruise the groomers, but it's the variety of skiing off piste that it is built for.Skier TypeSkiers who want to experience everything on the mountain and who are going to tour to reach the best descents. Whilst it is advanced and expert skiers who will get the benefits of the shape and construction, good intermediates that want edge grip will enjoy the ski too.OverviewShape96mm in the waist is an ideal size for an all-condition BC ski, wide enough to float when it's deeper, not so big that might add extra weight. A radius of 21m in the 178cm boosts the stability required to ski any terrain. Lots of tip taper works with the nose rocker for easy handling; the flatter, longer tail improves the edge grip.RockereST Freeride Rocker. Forebody rocker and extra tip taper combine for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber under foot with no tail rocker ensures edge hold so skis stay on rails when carving is the priority.CoreCaruba core. Armada's lightest wood core material creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and damping characteristics required for descending the gnarliest terrain. This core makes no performance concessions in its quest to be ultra-light.ConstructionAR75 Sidewall. Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining rigidity and drive in the prime zone. Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber and Titanal works to reduce vibration that otherwise chatters into your boots and shortens your day. A carbon reinforcement is used to provide excellent energy rebound.Key FeaturesS7 BaseA sintered base optimized for speed, durability and wax retention.1.7 Lightweight edgeeB tester’s comments: Alex (Braehead) No ski that light has ever given me such a fun skiing experience. If you want a well-balanced freetour ski look no further, they can rip the line you've scouted in whatever way you choose to. They can do it all and it's easy to ski them as fast or slow as you choose, they won't complain even a little.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1711269611620178127961172113501851289611822General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: No [Full Details]
The Declivity 102 Ti has found a sweet spot in terms of mixing high-performance with playfulness and ease of use, a very rare thing. It's the result of Articulated Titanal Banding. The lightweight caruba core is reinforced with Titanal which, at the tip and tail, has vertical cut-outs where the metal is replaced by an elastic Compound Layer. This adds precision and stability as well as bringing a smooth energy to turns. As stable as the stiff 100mm skis that are on the market, and as fun and easy as the non-metal versions, it won't disappoint anywhere.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type everything you are going to find off piste (and it will still ski groomed trails). It has the grip to ski and attack harder snow, the stability to fly over rough terrain and the width and shape to flow through fresh conditions when you find them. It's a proper all condition wide ski.Skier TypeSuits freeriders and all mountain skiers who want a ski with grip and precision that can be pushed but isn't demanding to ski. It's a rare combination but Armada have achieved it. All skiers who know they want a 100mm or thereabouts ski will get something from it, whether they are new to this width and still working on technique and are finding new terrain to ski, or whether they're already skilled and experienced but are tired of the trade off between stiff high-performance models and softer, less demanding ones. The 102 finds that balance for grip and precision with stability, smoothness and ease of use.OverviewShapeIt's obviously 10mm wider than the 92 Ti version but it also has slightly more taper at the tip and tail. This longer transition to the widest points on the ski gives it better stability away from pistes, with more predictable handling. It's also got slightly less sidecut than it's narrower brother again adding to the stability.RockereST Freeride Rocker uses fore body rocker combined with extra tip taper for optimised float in the soft snow. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures the ski stays on rails when carving.CoreArmada's Caruba Core is their lightest core but retains the power and dampness required to descend the gnarliest of terrain. It uses caruba, a wood that is lighter than poplar without losing energy or durability. This is reinforced with Titanal in a build called Articulated Titanal Banding, improving the power and, unlike regular metal sheets, doesn't over-stiffen the ski.ConstructionWith AR100 Sidewalls Armada are using full length vertical sidewalls, something they hadn't done for while before the Declivity. This construction improves precision and edge hold.Key FeaturesArticulated Titanal BandingTitanal adds horsepower to the ski with uncompromising performance, acting as a shock absorber and quietening chatter to give unparalleled stability and confidence at speed. To make sure this doesn't over-stiffen the ski and make steering difficult it has vertical cut-outs at the tip and tail. These are filled with an elastic Compound Layer that allows the ski to enter the turn with ease during the turn this compound compresses so that the Articulated Titanal Banding releases more energy than a traditional Ti layer.2.5 Impact edgeOversized and specially heat treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.Comp Series BaseSintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon, aids speed and durability.eB tester’s comments: Steve (Buying Team): A brilliant ski that wasn't originally high on our agenda. One run changed that instantly. Has the feel of a charger but it's surprisingly smooth and easy to ski at slower speeds. Though you will want to blast through any snow and lay down big, high-speed turns.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)18013510212518195018813610212618.52050General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Titanal LaminateDemo: NoSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down. [Full Details]
Armada’s all-new Locator 104 is light enough for long tours, has the width for the fresh pow and the edge grip for skiing steeper terrain. It’s got everything you want for deep days without ignoring the fact the conditions are more likely to be less than perfect. AR75 Sidewall and eST Rocker work with the dimensions to provide versatile performance; the caruba wood core keeps the weight down so that ascending is easier. If you want just the one BC ski and you like to prioritise deeper snow, then look no further for your quiver of one.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type This isn’t just a ski for powder. The width means it does have a soft snow focus, but the tail shape and camber, with rocker only at the nose, ensures there is impressive grip for firm snow or when edge grip is essential. You can take it anywhere and it will perform, all from a ski that is incredibly light for the performance on offer.Skier TypeAdvanced and expert freeriders/backcountry skiers who want a wide ski for stability and float in softer and deeper conditions. They want a ski that is light enough to tour for longer ascents and that will shine in more than just good snow.OverviewShape104mm in the waist suits a ski designed for soft snow as well as all the other conditions you’ll encounter on the mountain, wide enough to float when it’s deeper, not so big that it becomes cumbersome. A radius of 22m in the 178cm boosts the stability required to ski any terrain. Lots of tip taper works with the nose rocker for easy handling; the flatter, longer tail improves the edge grip.RockereST Freeride Rocker. Forebody rocker and extra tip taper combine for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber under foot with no tail rocker ensures edge hold so skis stay on rails when carving is the priority.CoreCaruba core. Armada’s lightest wood core material creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and damping characteristics required for descending the gnarliest terrain. This core makes no performance concessions in its quest to be ultra-light.ConstructionAR75 Sidewall. Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining rigidity and drive in the prime zone. Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber and Titanal works to reduce vibration that otherwise chatters into your boots and shortens your day. A carbon reinforcement is used to provide excellent energy rebound.Key FeaturesS7 BaseA sintered base optimized for speed, durability and wax retention.1.7 Lightweight edgeeB tester’s comments: Simon (Fort William) These were super fun in powder and had a user-friendly level of stiffness that help to provide punch through cruddy conditions and lots of edge hold when needed. They’re a great option for adventurous ski tourers looking to spend more time searching for softer deeper snow.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1701301041212117813110412222142518613210412323General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: NoSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down. [Full Details]
Armada’s all-new Locator 104 is light enough for long tours, has the width for the fresh pow and the edge grip for skiing steeper terrain. It’s got everything you want for deep days without ignoring the fact the conditions are more likely to be less than perfect. AR75 Sidewall and eST Rocker work with the dimensions to provide versatile performance; the caruba wood core keeps the weight down so that ascending is easier. If you want just the one BC ski and you like to prioritise deeper snow, then look no further for your quiver of one.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type This isn’t just a ski for powder. The width means it does have a soft snow focus, but the tail shape and camber, with rocker only at the nose, ensures there is impressive grip for firm snow or when edge grip is essential. You can take it anywhere and it will perform, all from a ski that is incredibly light for the performance on offer.Skier TypeAdvanced and expert freeriders/backcountry skiers who want a wide ski for stability and float in softer and deeper conditions. They want a ski that is light enough to tour for longer ascents and that will shine in more than just good snow.OverviewShape104mm in the waist suits a ski designed for soft snow as well as all the other conditions you’ll encounter on the mountain, wide enough to float when it’s deeper, not so big that it becomes cumbersome. A radius of 22m in the 178cm boosts the stability required to ski any terrain. Lots of tip taper works with the nose rocker for easy handling; the flatter, longer tail improves the edge grip.RockereST Freeride Rocker. Forebody rocker and extra tip taper combine for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber under foot with no tail rocker ensures edge hold so skis stay on rails when carving is the priority.CoreCaruba core. Armada’s lightest wood core material creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and damping characteristics required for descending the gnarliest terrain. This core makes no performance concessions in its quest to be ultra-light.ConstructionAR75 Sidewall. Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining rigidity and drive in the prime zone. Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber and Titanal works to reduce vibration that otherwise chatters into your boots and shortens your day. A carbon reinforcement is used to provide excellent energy rebound.Key FeaturesS7 BaseA sintered base optimized for speed, durability and wax retention.1.7 Lightweight edgeeB tester’s comments: Simon (Fort William) These were super fun in powder and had a user-friendly level of stiffness that help to provide punch through cruddy conditions and lots of edge hold when needed. They’re a great option for adventurous ski tourers looking to spend more time searching for softer deeper snow.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1701301041212117813110412222142518613210412323General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, Titanal LaminateDemo: NoSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down. [Full Details]
Based on the ever favourite JJ, this ARV 116 JJ UL version benefits from work in Armada Zero lab to shave weight and make it a serious player in the BC category if you want to tour to reach the goods. The Caruba core creates a lower swing weight yet retains the smooth, surfy feel that the JJ known. The width, shape that creates the long nose and tail, and the use of the Smear Tech ensure maximum float and the smoothest turns in soft snow. All done with a unique freestyle feel that other wide skis often miss. Super limited availability and we've only managed to get hold of a few, so don't hang around.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type You can take it anywhere but it's natural environment is powder. It'll run some laps in the park and the shape/flex/rocker lends itself to presses and butters, it'll even crank out some GS turns on the piste, but the flex is geared for fresh snow. Being so light it is a realistic option for some more serious BC action and longer tours.Skier TypeIt's one for skiers looking for a freestyle feel, but with the width for powder days. The UL construction of the Zero project means it's ideal to mount up with a Shift or similar and take it for some tours to hunt the best stashes. In this guise, it pretty much has its own place in the market.OverviewShapeBased on the original and much-loved JJ shape. The monster 116mm waist has a surprisingly short radius at 18m in a 185cm. This is achieved by having super-long noses and tails, with the widest points set well back from the tips and tails, giving the ski the smoothest turns in soft snow.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker. Rockered tips and tails are combined with positive camber under foot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.CoreCaruba core. Armada's lightest wood core material creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and damping characteristics required for descending the gnarliest terrain. This core makes no performance concessions in its quest to be ultra-light.ConstructionAR75 Sidewall. Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining rigidity and drive in the prime zone. Laminate Matrix is a directional layering of fiberglass that dictates the flex pattern and torsional rigidity of the ski, creating a lively and forgiving feel with quick response.Key FeaturesSmear TechA 3D beveled base in the tip and tail creates a unique feel in all snow conditions. Less likely to catch in crud, self-centering in deep snow and in-catchable on take-offs, Smear Tech lets you float effortlessly whether sliding forwards, backwards, left or right.1.7 Lightweight edgeLight and strong, this heat-treated edge minimally affects the feel of the ski to ensure a snappy, lightweight feel.S7 BaseA sintered base optimized for speed, durability and wax retention.eB tester’s comments: Luke (Buyer) Hard to believe how useable they are at 116 under foot. I thought they'd be sluggish and tiring, yet they're easy to pivot and turn plus light and playful under foot. I'm not suggesting they're a one quiver ski, but if you want a powder ski that is fun going from a to b too, this is the one. Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)175139116135171600185139116135181700192139116135191800General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: NoSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down. [Full Details]
Based on the ever favourite JJ, this ARV 116 JJ UL version benefits from work in Armada Zero lab to shave weight and make it a serious player in the BC category if you want to tour to reach the goods. The Caruba core creates a lower swing weight yet retains the smooth, surfy feel that the JJ known. The width, shape that creates the long nose and tail, and the use of the Smear Tech ensure maximum float and the smoothest turns in soft snow. All done with a unique freestyle feel that other wide skis often miss. Super limited availability and we've only managed to get hold of a few, so don't hang around.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type You can take it anywhere but it's natural environment is powder. It'll run some laps in the park and the shape/flex/rocker lends itself to presses and butters, it'll even crank out some GS turns on the piste, but the flex is geared for fresh snow. Being so light it is a realistic option for some more serious BC action and longer tours.Skier TypeIt's one for skiers looking for a freestyle feel, but with the width for powder days. The UL construction of the Zero project means it's ideal to mount up with a Shift or similar and take it for some tours to hunt the best stashes. In this guise, it pretty much has its own place in the market.OverviewShapeBased on the original and much-loved JJ shape. The monster 116mm waist has a surprisingly short radius at 18m in a 185cm. This is achieved by having super-long noses and tails, with the widest points set well back from the tips and tails, giving the ski the smoothest turns in soft snow.RockerAR Freestyle Rocker. Rockered tips and tails are combined with positive camber under foot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.CoreCaruba core. Armada's lightest wood core material creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and damping characteristics required for descending the gnarliest terrain. This core makes no performance concessions in its quest to be ultra-light.ConstructionAR75 Sidewall. Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining rigidity and drive in the prime zone. Laminate Matrix is a directional layering of fiberglass that dictates the flex pattern and torsional rigidity of the ski, creating a lively and forgiving feel with quick response.Key FeaturesSmear TechA 3D beveled base in the tip and tail creates a unique feel in all snow conditions. Less likely to catch in crud, self-centering in deep snow and in-catchable on take-offs, Smear Tech lets you float effortlessly whether sliding forwards, backwards, left or right.1.7 Lightweight edgeLight and strong, this heat-treated edge minimally affects the feel of the ski to ensure a snappy, lightweight feel.S7 BaseA sintered base optimized for speed, durability and wax retention.eB tester’s comments: Luke (Buyer) Hard to believe how useable they are at 116 under foot. I thought they'd be sluggish and tiring, yet they're easy to pivot and turn plus light and playful under foot. I'm not suggesting they're a one quiver ski, but if you want a powder ski that is fun going from a to b too, this is the one. Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)175139116135171600185139116135181700192139116135191800General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: NoSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down. [Full Details]

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