[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.]

What Armada says about the Declivity X 102

“The Declivity X 102 brings a completely new construction to a proven shape, adding some big mountain chops to narrower chassis that excels in a variety of conditions. The poplar core adds some pop and stability, while the redesigned ATBX Titanal layer cuts out chatter and vibrations while letting the tail pop and slash with ease in deeper snow. The Declivity X 102 transforms from a frontside carver to a backside freeride ski without skipping a beat.”

Flex Pattern

Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Declivity X 102:

Tips: 6
Shovels: 6-8
In Front of Toe Piece: 8.5-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-8.5
Tails: 8-6.5

This is a very similar flex pattern when compared to the previous Declivity 102 Ti. Both skis feature pretty soft tips and shovels but they quickly get stiffer as you move from the rockered portions of the skis to the cambered middle. Overall, this is a pretty accessible and slightly more symmetrical flex pattern compared to many other directional metal-laminate skis. The back half of the Declivity X 102 is stiffer than the front, but it’s not as drastic a contrast as many directional skis.

Stay Tuned…

We’ve started spending time on the Declivity X 102, Declivity X 108, and more of Armada’s 24/25 skis. Keep an eye out for updates, and let us know of any questions you have.