188 cm Armada ARW/ARV 106 UL Skis (New)

Versatile and lightweight 188 cm freeride skis with a 106 mm waist that punch above their weight for all-mountain and soft-snow riding. They balance quick, nimble handling with enough backbone to stay composed in chop and variable resort conditions. ​ Ski overview 106 mm underfoot hits the sweet spot for a “one-ski quiver” in snowy climates: plenty of float on storm days but still quick edge to edge on groomers. ​ 180 cm length offers a stable platform for confident, directional skiing while still being easy to smear, pivot, and slash in trees and tighter terrain. ​ Construction and feel Lightweight wood core with composite layup (and minimal metal, if any) keeps swing weight low for a playful feel, but maintains enough stiffness for resort speeds. ​ Modern rocker–camber–rocker profile: rockered tips and tails for surfy, easy turn initiation, with camber underfoot for edge hold and rebound on firmer snow. ​ On-snow performance Excels in soft snow, sidecountry laps, and mixed conditions—great everyday option for West Coast/PNW skiers who see a lot of new snow and chop. ​ Easy to feather and shut down speed, but has the support to ski fast when conditions are smooth or slightly skied out. ​ Ideal skier Best for intermediate to expert riders looking for a playful, freeride-oriented ski that can handle everything from groomers to pow days without feeling demanding. ​ A strong match for directional skiers who still like to slarve, smear, and explore off-piste rather than stick to frontside carving all day.