The 2027 Armada ARV 100 is the standard in playful all-mountain versatility, a freestyle-twin daily driver that pairs a versatile waist width with tip and tail rocker. It can lap anything from pow to park to frontside groomers, which is exactly the point of this ski.

Why we like it:

The ARV 100 is one of the most well-balanced freestyle twins in the all-mountain category. It's not too soft, not too stiff, not too playful, not too damp. Whatever the day brings, this ski has an answer for it.

Who it's for:

Intermediate through advanced skiers who want a versatile, playful all-mountain twin that doesn't pigeonhole them into any one style. Great for daily-driver shoppers, weekend rippers, and skiers who like to mix park, groomers, and off-trail in the same day.

Highlights:

The Poplar core is what makes this ski feel so alive underfoot, with all the snap and rebound you want in a freestyle-leaning all-mountain ski. Ash binding inserts add a hit of stiffness right where you mount up, so the ski stomps landings and drives cleanly through harder turns. The W3DGEWALL injected sidewall construction adds toughness and uniformity to the core-to-sidewall bond without piling on weight, which keeps the ARV 100 nimble. Freestyle Rocker keeps tip and tail rocker for soft-snow versatility and switch performance, with positive camber underfoot for the edge hold you need on harder snow. Impact Edges hold up to rails and ice, the S7 sintered base handles glide, and the whole platform comes together as a smooth, round, do-it-all all-mountain twin.

Things to consider:

The freestyle-twin DNA means this ski leans toward playful rather than charging. Skiers who want a more aggressive, freeride-oriented feel should look at the AntiMatter 100 instead.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to length. Stick to your usual all-mountain length, or size up if you ski more inbounds and want more stability.