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Armada ARV 106 Skis · 2024 · 172 cm

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Ski length (cm)
164 cm
172 cm
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Free delivery: Tue, Feb 18
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Who would love these

Intermediate to advanced skiers who love all-mountain freestyle skiing. Perfect for those who enjoy a playful ride and want to tackle various terrains with ease.

Why I recommend these

Versatile all-mountain
Playful yet stable
Smooth in soft snow
Handles high-speed chatter

Expert verdict

The Armada ARV 106 Skis are a dream for those who love a playful yet stable ride. These skis are perfect for all-mountain freestyle enthusiasts who want to tackle everything from powder to park. The Smear Tech’s edgeless base beveling in the tip and tail makes them incredibly smooth in soft snow, while the Poplar-Ash Core ensures they can handle high-speed chatter. They might feel a bit heavy, and the top sheet can be fragile, but the performance they deliver is worth it. If you're an intermediate to advanced skier looking to send it hard, these skis are your ticket to fun.

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The ARV 106 has been our most versatile all-mountain freestyle ski since its inception. It brings an ultra-playful yet stable ride to high performance skiers tired of tossing sticks in the trash every half season. The ARV 106 features Smear Tech’s edgeless base beveling in tip and tail, enhancing soft snow performance and adding additional release. It’s reinforced with AR75 Sidewall construction and a Poplar-Ash Core to absorb high speed chatter and any rail, wall or concrete you can press them on. The ARV 106 is as at home surfing the white wave as it is thrashing the pro park.

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Ski length (cm)172 cm
Age GroupAdult
GenderUnisex
Includes bindingsNo
Model year2024
Ski typeFreestyle, All Mountain
Skill levelIntermediate, Advanced
Rocker profileRocker/Camber/Rocker
Tail profileTwin tip
Tail width (mm)123
Tip width (mm)133
Turning radius (m)19.5
Waist width (mm)106
TerrainPark, Pipes, All mountain
Core/LaminatesWood
Warranty2 Years

4.6/5
Cat Leonowicz tested this product
This ski is a full-force all-mountain powerhouse. Not only do you get the playfulness of a freestyle ski in the rockered tips and tails, but you also get the performance of a charging all-mountain carving ski with the stiff cambered underfoot. This ski is perfect for a freestyle rider aiming to hit the park and rip down the groomers. As... Read more
Ideal for
  • Great for high speed carving stability
  • Freestyle skiing
  • Free flowing all mountain charging ski
Not ideal for
  • Can be difficult to make tight turns while at speed
  • Would recommend the smaller underfoot model for smaller skiiers
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Cat Leonowicz
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3.9/5
Camden Watkins owns this product
I have absolutely loved my Armada ARV 106’s. They have great responsiveness, even for being a pretty wide ski. They are very good at getting on edge and holding on groomers. These skis are some of the most versatile skis I have used. They are great skis for all types of terrain and would make a great one ski quiver... Read more
Ideal for
  • This ski is great for any all mountain skier who wants a versatile ski in any conditions
  • This ski is great for charging through the crud in less ideal conditions.
  • This ski is amazing when it comes to pop and playfulness.
Not ideal for
  • This ski feels very heavy.
  • The stiffness through the middle of the ski can be something to be aware of.
  • The top sheet of the ski tends to chip and scratch on pretty much anything.
Reviewed by:
Camden Watkins
Ski Expert

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One Ski Killer!

Originally posted at www.armadaskis.com on Mar 28, 2023
I could not be more impressed with these skis! The ARV 106 has been my daily go to ski for many years now and will continue to be my ski of choice. The 106 can handle anything you throw at it, being slightly stiffer than some of the other ARVs really allows you to feel the confidence in every turn and every landing. I mount these skis at the freestyle line and find that they can still carve and maneuver quite well. Year over year I continue coming back to these amazing skis!
WinksLocation: Berkeley
I would recommend to a friend
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So much fun!

Originally posted at www.armadaskis.com on Mar 23, 2023
Like every Armada ski, these are incredibly fun! I think they're the perfect one-ski-quiver for a big western resort. they're a blast in almost any type of terrain or conditions. I have skis that I own for various conditions, but 9 times out of 10 I'm reaching for my ARVs and loving it!
Dolly's DadLocation: NW Colorado
I would recommend to a friend
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