2026 Armada Declivity 92 Ti

With another year of solid performance and rave reviews under its belt, the 2026 Armada Declivity 92 Ti returns structurally unchanged. For those who love snappy energy in a ~90 mm ski with a smooth and quiet style. Additionally, we note that the Declivity 92 is a bit less expensive version of a higher end ski like a Stockli Stormrider 95. They have similarly silent qualities, although I’d even put the Declivity on a bit higher of a level in terms of energy and pep. Because it’s in the low 90’s underfoot zone, versatility is going to be a big part of the conversation here, so anything from firm early groomers to late day chunks and the occasional powder day should all be squarely in sight of any potential purchaser. The low to mid-90's is a great place to be when it comes to daily use, eliminating the need for multiple skis (not that we’d ever talk you out of getting more) and the potential time waste of thinking about which skis to bring on a given day.

The Declivity 92 Ti is still built with a poplar wood core and one sheet of titanal. This sheet is sliced in the forebody of the ski with vertical sections removed and replaced with elastomer material. This allows the ski to flex more torsionally while remaining engaged and silent overall. With poplar and metal, with some elastomer, the ski still remains pretty light with a stated weight of 1825 g/ski in the 180 cm length. Even so, tester Andrew Ruschp notes that the Declivity 92 is “Stiff, solid underfoot, and hard-charging.” He goes on to state that the skis excel in “Crust, slop, pow, steeps, and groomers.” For all-mountain construction, that’s about as much as you could ask for.

At 92 mm underfoot, we’re looking for a very well-rounded ski and we certainly get it here with the Declivity. It’s one of those skis that doesn’t win any specific awards for being the floatiest or carviest, but its all-around nature is tough to beat. Another tester notes that the Declivity is “very stable at high speeds yet doesn’t throw you around aggressively. Perfect combination for fun but serious ski.” With measurements of 132/92/118 in the 180 cm length, there’s a directional feel here, and it’s also shown in the shorter 17.5-meter turn radius. We see similar arcs in Salomon QST 94 and Blizzard Anomaly 94, but with the amount of camber in this ski, it’s just so darn energetic and poppy. There’s some spoony shaping in the shovel, and a bit of a bulb in the tail to bring the turns around, but overall, it’s a very normal-ish shape and style of ski.

In terms of skier type, we find that this Declivity suits many skiers. It’s shape and profile allow it to be fun and engaging for progressing intermediates while the sturdy flex and damp feel are satisfying for aggressive experts. Most notably, the silence of the ski stands out, offering a less expensive version of premium skis like the Stockli Stormrider 95. If a ski like that has been on your radar but you’re not sure about the price, check out an Armada Declivity 92 Ti.