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Armada ARV 86 Skis · 2023 · 184 cm

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Armada's ARV 86 is the ultimate frontside freestyle tool for strong skiers looking for a reliably playful ski to take into the park, trees, and everything in between. It has a twin tip rocker profile and light tips and tails to make skiing switch and buttering effortless, while the camber underfoot gives the ARV 86 surprising stability when carving at higher speeds.

Key Features:

  • AR Freestyle Rocker Profile – The ARV 86 has a twin tip rocker profile for confidently skiing switch and hitting features in the park. This is combined with a full camber section underfoot to allow the skis to charge and carve when needed.
  • Poplar and Ash Core – Armada uses lightweight Poplar wood as the main material for the core, with denser Ash wood stringers run down the length to add strength and power for landings and aggressive skiing.
  • AR75 Sidewalls and 2.5 Impact Edges – The ARV has full sidewalls running down the entire camber section of the skis and not in the tips and tails to save weight and make the skis butter and turn on a dime.

Ski length (cm)184 cm
Age GroupAdult
GenderMen's
Includes bindingsNo
Model year2023
Ski typeFreestyle
Skill levelIntermediate, Advanced
Rocker profileRocker/Camber/Rocker
Tail profileTwin tip
Tail width (mm)112
Tip width (mm)117
Turning radius (m)18.5
Waist width (mm)86
TerrainPark, All mountain
Core/LaminatesWood
FlexFlex (1=Soft, 10=Stiff) Tip: 6 | Mid: 6 | Tail: 7
Warranty2 Years

Free shippingFree standard shipping for most items over $50 in the lower 48 states, $125 to ship orders to Alaska and Hawaii. Expedited delivery, if available, is an additional charge available at checkout. We do not ship internationally at this time.
Easy returnsWe offer a 30-day peace of mind returns on most items in new condition that are in their original packaging. Items purchased used are not eligible to be returned. Read our return policy for more detail

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I am now Max Moffatt!

Originally posted at www.armadaskis.com on Jan 20, 2024
Ordered these at the end of the 2022/23 season, and have been loving them. Perfect flex, not too stiff not too soft. Perfect for park and all mountain
Location: Ontario
I would recommend to a friend
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I am now Max Moffatt!

Originally posted at www.armadaskis.com on Jan 20, 2024
Ordered these at the end of the 2022/23 season, and have been loving them. Perfect flex, not too stiff not too soft. Perfect for park and all mountain
Location: Ontario
I would recommend to a friend
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