Armada ARV 94
Still the East Coast freestyle king, new topsheets, same trusted feel.
🎥 Filmed with
Paul (nice turns), Kendo, and Hans (Armada). This was a fun one. We caught up with Hans during the Stratton demo to ski and film the new ARV 94s. Good conditions, honest laps, and no hype needed—we’ve skied this model for years.
Paul (nice turns), Kendo, and Hans (Armada). This was a fun one. We caught up with Hans during the Stratton demo to ski and film the new ARV 94s. Good conditions, honest laps, and no hype needed—we’ve skied this model for years.
🎨 What’s new this year
Then we met with Owen to take it inside the shop and break it down. Same construction and shape as last year with two new topsheet options:
• Raw jet-black with clean white branding, super stealthy
• Bold, graphic-forward option with pops of color, classic Armada flair
No construction changes, this is a visual refresh so you can pick your style.
Then we met with Owen to take it inside the shop and break it down. Same construction and shape as last year with two new topsheet options:
• Raw jet-black with clean white branding, super stealthy
• Bold, graphic-forward option with pops of color, classic Armada flair
No construction changes, this is a visual refresh so you can pick your style.
⚙️ Performance breakdown
The ARV 94 is still one of the most playful all-mountain skis on the market, especially for East Coasters who want something light, poppy, and quick in and out of moguls. Whether we were carving on-trail, hunting side hits, or bouncing through the trees, it stayed lively without feeling sketchy. Kendo skied it fast and buttery; I leaned into short turns and low-impact laps. Hans made it look easy.
The ARV 94 is still one of the most playful all-mountain skis on the market, especially for East Coasters who want something light, poppy, and quick in and out of moguls. Whether we were carving on-trail, hunting side hits, or bouncing through the trees, it stayed lively without feeling sketchy. Kendo skied it fast and buttery; I leaned into short turns and low-impact laps. Hans made it look easy.
🔍 Tech recap (carryover construction)
• Caruba Core for ultralight swing weight
• AR Freestyle Rocker in tip and tail for playfulness
• 2.5 Impact Edges and w3Dgewall sidewall for durability
• Ash stringers underfoot for more snap off rollers and jumps
• Caruba Core for ultralight swing weight
• AR Freestyle Rocker in tip and tail for playfulness
• 2.5 Impact Edges and w3Dgewall sidewall for durability
• Ash stringers underfoot for more snap off rollers and jumps
🎯 Who it’s for
• Freestyle-first skiers who still ride all-mountain
• East Coast skiers who mix park, glades, and bumps
• Skiers who want a light-but-stable platform to throw around
• Anyone who grew up on twins and doesn’t want to ski a tank
• Freestyle-first skiers who still ride all-mountain
• East Coast skiers who mix park, glades, and bumps
• Skiers who want a light-but-stable platform to throw around
• Anyone who grew up on twins and doesn’t want to ski a tank
🗺️ Where we skied it
Stratton, VT. Groomers and side hits in one lap. Still in its element—light in the air, fun in tight spots, and easy to pivot when things get spicy.
Stratton, VT. Groomers and side hits in one lap. Still in its element—light in the air, fun in tight spots, and easy to pivot when things get spicy.
🤝 Thanks to Pedigree + Armada
Grateful to Pedigree Ski Shop for the on-snow access and to Hans and the Armada team for the insights. Early-season availability is expected; check with Pedigree White Plains.
Grateful to Pedigree Ski Shop for the on-snow access and to Hans and the Armada team for the insights. Early-season availability is expected; check with Pedigree White Plains.
Direct link to check it out
Armada ARV 94
Armada ARV 94