The Armada ARV 88 is a freestyle competition ski that is the most stable and burly ski in the ARV line. With a uniquely catered sidecut that has a tight turning radius underfoot and more elongated sidecut in the tips and tails that functions to not be catchy or hooky behavior on takeoffs. The stiff flex assists with edge grip in rutted out pipes and jumps while also giving you a solid platform to land back on your feet with confidence.

Why we like it:

Freestyle skiers are going to find a lot of competitive aspects that come to fruition here while those that are either park curious or who just want to be on a light and mobile twin tip will love this ARV 88.

Who it's for:

When it comes to skier type, other than competition style skiers, this ski is light enough to handle progressing beginners all the way through lighter weight advanced skiers looking for that narrow-ish twin tip to handle park and all-mountain.

Highlights:

Being the most stiff and stable ARV in the line, this is an extremely important detail being Armada’s competition freestyle ski. W3dgewall sidewalls also contribute to the ski’s overall stiffness as well as give it incredible durability for big hits. The unique competition tailored sidecut translates extremely well to make takeoffs and high speed inruns smooth and easy.

Things to consider:

Being an 88 mm waisted freestyle competition ski, the ARV 88 is not necessarily the best choice for someone who is not going find themselves in the park. If you are seeking a twin tip for an all-mountain application, there are better options like the ARV 94 or 100.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size.