The 2027 Armada ARW 88 is the comp-ready women's all-mountain freestyle twin in the ARW lineup, built on a snappy poplar chassis with W3DGEWALL sidewall construction. It's a popular, durable ski for women who want park DNA but enough waist to handle real all-mountain terrain.

Why we like it:

This ski has the kind of lively, springy energy that rewards active skiing. Pop off side hits, butter the nose, stomp the landing, keep moving. There's a playfulness baked into the flex that's hard to fake in this width.

Who it's for:

Advanced intermediates through advanced women skiers who want a true all-mountain twin with a frontside lean. Ideal for park-to-pow skiers, weekend rippers, and anyone who likes the freestyle feel but doesn't want to give up all-mountain capability.

Highlights:

The poplar core is the soul of this ski, giving it the signature ARW pop and lively, energetic feel. Ash binding inserts add a hit of stiffness right where you mount up, which matters for stomping landings and driving the ski through harder turns. W3DGEWALL injected sidewall construction wraps the core with a 3D-molded bond that's tougher and more uniform than a traditional sidewall, and it cuts weight in the process. Slight tip and tail rocker keeps the ski versatile in soft snow and chop, with plenty of camber underfoot for edge hold when you lay it over. The Impact Edge resists damage from rails and ice, the S7 sintered base provides glide and durability, and the whole package comes in light enough to ski all day without feeling beat up.

Things to consider:

The 88-mm waist plus freestyle-twin shape means this is a frontside-biased all-mountain ski rather than a true freeride tool. Soft-snow capability is fine, but it's not where the ski wants to live. For more soft-snow performance, the wider models in the ARW line make more sense.

Fit & sizing considerations:

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