2026 Armada ARV 106 Ti

With the already solidified ARV 106’s shape set in stone, it was time for Armada to crank up the heat. They’ve done so with the all-new ARV 106 Ti—a clone of the normal 106 but with two sheets of ATBX metal. This move puts this new ski in rare companionship, with little to no competition at this level for a twin tip. Basically, they put their Declivity X construction into an ARV 106. As a result, skiers who are looking to take their creative skiing and add some juice will love this thing. Stiffness and weight have been added to boost the high-end performance, so if you’re a more aggressive park or freeride skier, this Ti version will be worth a look for sure.

Like the other skis in the ARV line, the 106 Ti uses a poplar wood wood core but does not rely on the Ash binding insert. The Articulated Titanal bands replace the need for the ash. This results in a stiffer overall flex than the normal 106 and adds about 150 grams per ski to the overall weight. The 180 hits the scale at 2100 grams which is on the heavy side for a twin tip of any type—this is actually kind of a throwback and replacement to the older ARV 106 with a poplar/ash wood core in terms of heft and solid feel while keeping the more modern shape and profile fully intact.

Tester Danny Satterthwaite notes that the ski felt “Fantastic, strong, poppy, quiet. Metal is noticeable and makes them much more smooth and all-mountainy.” It’s great on “Everything but super firm snow. For its width and tail shape, it’s solid on firm snow but anything soft and skied out, the ski is a blast.” With a twin tip shape and a 106 mm waist, this ski is shaped to handle a variety of softer conditions, allowing it to be playful and creative when needed. With a 20-meter radius and measurements of 132/106/125, these skis are wide enough to float but still sturdy enough to rip a carved turn.

As a relatively unique ski these days, this 106 Ti will actually reach a narrower audience. The addition of metal to this amazing shape puts this ski in a bit of a different light. The strength and power is boosted, making it a better fit for expert skiers and more aggressive freeriders. While narrow enough to be considered a good Eastern US powder ski, it’s more likely going to be used as a softer snow daily for most.