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Armada ARV 88 Skis 2026

Name: Armada ARV 88 Skis 2026
Brand: Armada
Price: 472.43 CAD
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About this product

The Armada ARV 88 Ski (2024) is a freestyle-oriented all-mountain ski built around a 100% poplar wood core that prioritizes stability, power, and predictability across all snow conditions. Its Freestyle Rocker profile combines rockered tips and tails with positive camber underfoot, allowing confident charging through variable terrain while still holding a solid carve when needed. The flex profile reads 7 at the tip and 8 at both the waist and tail, giving the ski a responsive, slightly stiffer feel through the midsection. Construction highlights include the w3Dgewall, a 3D-molded injected sidewall angled at its junction with the core to form a mechanical bond during manufacturing, adding durability and edge grip while keeping weight in check. Ash binding inserts reinforce retention points with a more sustainable material choice. The S7 base is durable and low-maintenance with a speed additive, and the 2.5 Impact Edge is oversized and heat-treated to handle hard impacts. Available in 161 cm, priced at $349.95 CAD, with a 2-year warranty.

Category: Ski & Snowboard
Brand: Armada
Size: 161 cm
Core: Poplar Core: Stability, power, and ease are paramount in this 100% poplar wood core. For those looking for predictability and smoothness, the Poplar core delivers in all snow conditions.
Sku#: EB-267760-1002
Type: Skis
Edges: 2.5 Impact Edge: Oversized and specially heat-treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.
Series: ARV
S7 Base: Durable and low maintenance, with a speed additive for quickness.

What people are saying

Reviewers consistently praise the 2024 Armada ARV 88 for its confident, consistent feel from tip to tail, strong edge hold, and impressive durability thanks to the new w3Dgewall sidewall construction. Its firm flex, camber underfoot, and low swingweight earn repeated credit for delivering excellent pop, stability on jump landings, and easy spinning in the park. The most common criticism is that the narrow 88mm waist seriously lacks float in soft snow, powder, and crud, where it gets deflected easily. Reviewers also note it is less suited for pressing on rails or surface swapping compared to softer, more rockered twins. It is widely regarded as a specialist park and groomer ski rather than a genuine all-mountain option.

Specifications

Ski length: 156,161,166,171,176,181 cm

Length options

Length	Ski turn radius	Packed weight
156	14.5 m	—
161	15 m	—
166	15.5 m	—
171	16 m	1.55 kg
176	16.5 m	1.63 kg
181	17 m	1.65 kg

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