Armada ARV 94 (2025)
Overview
Introducing the Armada ARV 94, a versatile all-mountain ski with a strong freestyle foundation, designed for the 2025 season. This innovative ski is engineered for skiers who want to take their park skills beyond the boundaries, delivering the perfect blend of playfulness and all-mountain performance. The ARV 94 exemplifies Armada's commitment to pushing boundaries, providing a tool that's equally at home in the park, on groomers, or exploring off-piste terrain.
Key Features
Profile and Rocker
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Rocker/Camber/Rocker Profile:
- Optimizes versatility across various snow conditions and terrain types
- Enhances playfulness while maintaining all-mountain performance
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Freestyle Rocker:
- Tailored rocker profile for improved maneuverability and trick initiation
- Balances float in powder with stability on hardpack
Core Construction
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Poplar Wood Core:
- Provides a lively, responsive feel
- Offers an excellent balance of strength, flex, and weight for freestyle and all-mountain versatility
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Ash Binding Insert:
- Enhances durability and power transfer in the binding area
- Improves overall ski performance and longevity
Materials and Technology
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W3DGEWALL:
- Armada's proprietary sidewall construction for improved durability and edge grip
- Enhances overall ski stability and performance
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2.5 Impact Edge:
- Reinforced edges for increased durability and impact resistance
- Ideal for freestyle-oriented skiers who are hard on their equipment
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S7 Base:
- High-quality sintered base material for excellent glide and durability
- Provides superior wax absorption for consistent performance
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sidecut | 123/94/118 mm @ 178 cm |
| Radius | 17 m @ 178 cm |
| Profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
| Core | Poplar Wood |
| Weight | 1650 g per pair |
| Ability Level | Advanced Intermediate to Expert |
Performance Characteristics
- Freestyle Versatility: Excels in the park but easily transitions to all-mountain terrain
- Playfulness: Freestyle-inspired design enhances creativity and trick potential across the entire mountain
- Stability: Ash binding insert and W3DGEWALL construction provide a solid platform for landings and variable conditions
- Durability: Reinforced edges and high-quality base material ensure longevity for aggressive freestyle skiing
- Maneuverability: Freestyle rocker and balanced flex pattern allow for quick, intuitive control in varied terrain
Ideal Terrain
The Armada ARV 94 is designed to excel in:
- Terrain Parks: Delivers confident performance on jumps, rails, and other features
- All-Mountain Exploration: Versatile performance for taking freestyle skills beyond the park
- Groomers: Provides smooth carving and stability for high-speed runs
- Off-Piste Adventures: Capable of handling softer snow and variable conditions
- Natural Freestyle Features: Perfect for creative line choices and natural feature hits
Target Skier
The Armada ARV 94 is perfect for:
- Advanced intermediate to expert level skiers
- Freestyle enthusiasts looking to expand their playground to the entire mountain
- Park skiers transitioning to more all-mountain oriented riding
- Creative skiers who see natural terrain as an opportunity for tricks and style
- Those who want a ski that can handle park laps and all-mountain adventures in a single day
The Armada ARV 94 represents the perfect tool for skiers who refuse to leave their creativity at the park boundary. It caters to those who view the entire mountain as an opportunity for expression, providing a ski that can stomp landings in the park, carve with precision on groomers, and still play in natural terrain. Armada's innovative construction and thoughtful technologies ensure that it delivers a playful yet capable ride that can handle whatever the mountain throws its way.
Whether you're spinning off park jumps, jibbing natural features, carving up groomers, or exploring off-piste terrain, the ARV 94 provides the stability, responsiveness, and versatility to elevate your freestyle-inspired all-mountain experience. It embodies Armada's commitment to blending high-level freestyle performance with all-mountain capability, setting a new standard for the 2025 season for skiers who see the whole mountain as their canvas for creative expression.