The 2027 Armada ARV 88 with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is the frontside-leaning twin of the ARV range, riding on a snappy poplar chassis wrapped in W3DGEWALL sidewalls. It is a durable crowd-pleaser for skiers who want park DNA paired with enough width to take on real all-mountain terrain. We paired the ARV 88 with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

There is a springy, eager energy in this ski that pays back active skiing. Pop a side hit, butter the nose, set down the landing, and keep rolling, because the flex hides a playfulness that is genuinely tough to engineer at this narrower width.

Who it's for:

Advanced intermediates up through advanced skiers chasing a true all-mountain twin with a frontside bias are the audience. Park-to-pow riders, weekend regulars, and anyone who loves a freestyle feel without surrendering all-mountain ability will get along with it.

Highlights:

Centered on an 88 mm waist, the ski draws its soul from a poplar core that supplies the trademark ARV pop and liveliness. Ash inserts at the mount add the stiffness that stomped landings and harder turns demand, and W3DGEWALL injected sidewalls wrap the core in a tougher, more uniform 3D-molded bond while shaving grams. A modest amount of tip and tail rocker keeps it nimble in soft snow and chop, generous camber underfoot lets you set a hard edge, and an Impact Edge over an S7 sintered base keeps it gliding and intact through rails and ice. With a low stand height of just 17 millimeters, the 2027 Tyrolia Attack 14 offers an impressively close connection to the snow, delivering precise power transmission and a confident, locked-in feel. The FR Pro3 toe piece allows for a full 180 degrees of boot release, enhancing safety in a variety of fall scenarios, while the AFS (Anti-Friction Slider) ensures reliable re-centering and consistent release characteristics. Built to withstand hard use, the Attack 14 combines durability with performance, making it a go-to option for aggressive skiers who demand trust in their gear.

Things to consider:

That narrower waist and twin profile push this toward a frontside-biased all-mountain ride rather than a true freeride weapon. It manages soft snow, but it is happiest on firmer terrain, so deep-snow seekers should size up the wider ARVs.

Fit & sizing considerations:

True to size as labeled, keep your normal all-mountain length, or step longer if you ride the 88 mostly inbounds and want a calmer ride at speed.