2027 Armada ARV 106 Skis

The 2027 Armada ARV 106 is a true one-ski quiver, an all-mountain twin with enough float for soft snow and enough structure to charge harder terrain. With its updated W3DGEWALL build and a smooth, round flex, it's a ski that does almost everything the average skier needs in a single platform.

Why we like it:

This ski really does carve, charge, slash, and butter without ever feeling like it's been compromised in any one of those areas. That kind of true versatility is rare in a 106. It feels like a wider ski in soft snow and a narrower one on hardpack, which is the highest compliment for an all-mountain twin.

Who it's for:

Advanced through expert skiers who want a single ski to handle everything from groomers to powder. Ideal for one-ski quiver buyers, traveling skiers, and freestyle-leaning all-mountain riders who want to carve, slash, and pop off whatever the mountain throws at them.

Highlights:

The Poplar core gives the ARV 106 its signature lively, energetic feel, and the Ash binding inserts add stiffness exactly where you mount up so the ski drives cleanly through harder turns and stomps landings. The W3DGEWALL injected sidewall is a 3D-molded sidewall that mechanically bonds to the wood core, making the ski tougher and more uniform without adding weight. Freestyle Rocker keeps generous tip and tail rocker for soft-snow capability and switch skiing, with positive camber underfoot for edge hold when you firm it up on a groomer. The Impact Edge stands up to rails and rough conditions, the S7 sintered base provides good glide and durability, and the whole platform comes together as a smooth, round-flexing ski that genuinely does it all.

Things to consider:

The freestyle-twin shape and softer flex mean this ski isn't a hard-charging freeride tool. Skiers who prioritize high-speed stability over playfulness will probably prefer something stouter from the AntiMatter line.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to length. Stick to your usual all-mountain length, or size up if you want more stability for big-mountain skiing.