2026 Armada Declivity 82 Ti

For 2026 we get a new graphic for the Declivity 82 Ti, but the ski returns structurally unchanged. This is phenomenal news for those who like to have a sharp, crisp, and sporty carver without going to a full-on system or race ski. There aren’t many skis like this out there—flat with a narrow waist. This provides the skier with the opportunity to put a custom binding on the ski to create their own wonderful experience. Because the Declivity 82 Ti is a narrower version of the wider skis in the line, it still retains a lot of freeride influence but puts it into a more concise package. Ideally suited for advanced skiers who spend most of their time on-trail and in a carved turn, the Armada Declivity 82 Ti is a prime performer.

Built with a poplar wood core and two sheets of metal, the Declivity 82 Ti is a strong ski. It has a lot of stability and power built in to allow it to grip firmly on ice and hard pack. Armada uses their Articulated Titanal Banding to smooth out the ride. By removing portions of the metal in the top of the ski by the shovel and replacing it with elastomer material, Armada keeps the longitudinal stiffness firmly intact while allowing the ski to flex more naturally and freely from a torsional perspective. In the 174, Armada states a weight of 1675 g/ski but it feels a bit more robust than that. Underfoot and through the tail, the skis are quite stiff and responsive with excellent rebound and energy. It’s a sturdy build and works great in this shape.

Featuring measurements of 128/82/110, the Declivity 82 Ti generates a 15.9-meter turn radius in the 174. Simply, this ski turns on a dime. As the Declivity series changes in shape, the rocker profile and taper shape follows along. Accordingly, there is minimal rocker in this ski as it’s mostly cambered. This delivers a ton of energy and electricity to the ski and a wonderfully smooth and long effective edge. The shovel of the ski has little to no early taper so the initiation phase is incredibly quick and short. All you have to do is think about turning this ski and you’re already coming around. While the 82 mm waist is great on groomers, it does make it a bit narrow for softer snow, but since the ski still has some freeride DNA, it’s still one of the best 82’s out there in terms of versatility.

For years this has been a sleeper ski—ideal for sporty skiers who favor crisp turns but don’t want to be on a race ski. It gets overlooked due to the appeal of the wider skis in the Declivity line, but it’s really more of a separate thing—it should be grouped with more of the front side options of the world and marketed as the most well rounded of that group.