Armada ARW 86 2018 Ski Review

Lightweight, playful and energetic, don’t be fooled into thinking the Armada ARW 86 is just a park ski – it is far from it.

This is a very brilliant lively ski, that will put a smile on your face and a spring in your skiing this winter. This playful, agile nature, combined with true twin tips, make the Armada ARW 86 a great ski for a girl who likes to show off her park skills. Thanks to Armada’s pop-lite core, it is also extremely lightweight, keeping ease of movement both in and out of the park.

However, this light weight does not affect the smoothness of the ride. The Armada ARW 86 has so much stability at speed it keeps you feeling super confident across the slopes, be it on or off piste.

On piste, the edge hold is fantastic and the turns are smooth, which allows you to really enjoy the carving sensation. We never once felt uncomfortable or unsteady on this ski, which is definitely a huge benefit, both in the park and on the piste. With a carbon kevlar strut adding a little extra pop, the Armada ARW 86 chops through all types of snow, so you don’t have to worry about trickier conditions either.

This ski is the perfect choice for a female who wants to split her time between the park and the pistes. This is a ski that is brilliant playing about in the park, but would also be just as happy cruising some carved turns along the groomed runs or tackling powder and trees off piste.

The graphic on this years model is pretty rad too and priced at only £420, Armada’s poppiest park ski offers fantastic value for money. This is going to be a very popular choice for the season ahead, so grab yours while you can!

Armada ARW 86 2018 Features:

• AR50 Sidewall
• Pop-Lite Core
• AR Freestyle Rocker
• S7 Base
• Carbon Kevlar Strut
• Spin Tip
• 2.5 Impact Edge

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