The 2027 Armada Stranger 100 with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is a genuine one-off, an all-mountain ski that welds freeride muscle to freestyle creativity in one chassis. A short, quick turn shape pairs with a springboard tail and an edgeless tip to carve, slash, and butter in ways the rest of the category simply cannot match. We paired the Stranger 100 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:

What separates this ski from every other all-mountain option is the Springboard Tail. It loads and fires back with a spring-loaded snap out of turns and off butters that ordinary freeride skis never produce, and paired with the loose, forgiving nose up front, the whole ski feels uncommonly alive.

Who it's for:

Creative, freestyle-minded skiers at the advanced and expert level are the target here. If you press, butter, and read terrain like a playground but still want a shape that holds a line when you decide to charge, this is your tool.

Highlights:

Underfoot sits a 100 mm waist, wide enough to roam yet quick enough to feel frisky on hardpack. A Poplar/Ash core marries poplar's lightness to the damping and power of ash stringers, lending more grip and composure than the brand's pure freestyle twins without dulling the play. The Springboard Tail flexes and rebounds like a diving board for that signature energy out of carves and side hits, and the Edgeless Tip pulls metal contact out of the front rocker zone to keep things smooth in soft snow and switch landings. Durability comes from an S7 sintered base and Impact Edge for park and rail duty. 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:

This is a progressive design, and not everyone clicks with it immediately. The springboard rear and edgeless nose feel unfamiliar at first if your last ski was a conventional all-mountain shape, so give it a few runs to adapt.

Fit & sizing considerations:

There are no length surprises here, so the all-mountain size you currently ride is the one to grab.