Ski: 2023-2024 Armada ARV 106, 188 cm
Available Lengths: 164, 172, 180, 188 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 185.7 cm
Stated Weight per Ski: 2275 grams
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 2247 & 2263 grams
Stated Dimensions: 136-106-125 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 135.5-105.7-125 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (188 cm): 21.5 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 68 mm / 56 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 8 mm
Core Materials: poplar/ash + fiberglass laminate
Base: sintered S7 base
Factory Recommended Mount Point: -5 cm from center; 88 cm from tail
[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
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What Armada says about the ARV 106
“The ARV 106 has been our most versatile all-mountain freestyle ski since its inception. It brings an ultra-playful yet stable ride to high performance skiers tired of tossing sticks in the trash every half season. The ARV 106 features Smear Tech’s edgeless base beveling in tip and tail, enhancing soft snow performance and adding additional release. It’s reinforced with AR75 Sidewall construction and a Poplar-Ash Core to absorb high speed chatter and any rail, wall or concrete you can press them on. The ARV 106 is as at home surfi ng the white wave as it is thrashing the pro park.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the ARV 106:
Tips: 6.5
Shovels: 6.5-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8.5
Tails: 8-6.5
The ARV 106 is very stiff through the cambered portioned of the ski, but gets much softer as you move out toward the rockered portions.
Stay Tuned…
We received the ARV 106 for testing this season. Stay tuned for updates, and let us know of any questions you have regarding this all-mountain freestyle ski.
Flash Review
Blister Members can read our Flash Review of the ARV 106 for our initial on-snow impressions. Become a Blister member now to check out this and all of our Flash Reviews, plus get exclusive deals and discounts on skis, and personalized gear recommendations from us.
Hi guys
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the edgeless base bevel and whether it raises any question marks over durability. I’d also be very interested to know whether the transition from the soft tips to stiff cambered section creates any “hinge” points in the flex.
When you get round to the Deep Dive, it would be great to see how this ski stacks up to the Sego Big Horn 106, Faction Mana 2.0, Whitedot Altum 104 and RMU Apostle 106.
Keep up the good work!
James