Freeride · Rocker, camber, rocker
Armada ARW 100
- Category
- Freeride
- Profile
- Rocker, camber, rocker
- Lengths
- 158 · 165 · 172 · 179 cm
- Tip / waist / tail
- 126 / 100 / 119 mm
- Radius
- 17.5 m at 172 cm
- Weight
- 1,800 g per ski at 172 cm
- Core
- Poplar Core
- Metal
- not stated
- Carbon
- not stated
- Sidewall
- not stated
- Base
- S7 BASE
- Intended ability
- not stated
Lengths and published dimensions
158 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 124.0
- Waist (mm)
- 100.0
- Tail (mm)
- 117.0
- Radius (m)
- 16.5
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,610
165 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 125.0
- Waist (mm)
- 100.0
- Tail (mm)
- 118.0
- Radius (m)
- 17.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,710
172 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 126.0
- Waist (mm)
- 100.0
- Tail (mm)
- 119.0
- Radius (m)
- 17.5
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,800
179 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 128.0
- Waist (mm)
- 100.0
- Tail (mm)
- 120.0
- Radius (m)
- 18.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,900
| Length | Tip (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (g, per ski) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 cm | 124.0 | 100.0 | 117.0 | 16.5 | 1,610 |
| 165 cm | 125.0 | 100.0 | 118.0 | 17.0 | 1,710 |
| 172 cm | 126.0 | 100.0 | 119.0 | 17.5 | 1,800 |
| 179 cm | 128.0 | 100.0 | 120.0 | 18.0 | 1,900 |
“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.
What the model says
Carve radius, to scale
- Sidecut radius: 17.5 m
- Carve radius at 30° edge: 15.2 m
- Carve radius at 45° edge: 12.4 m
Edge hold and float
- Edge hold: 94%, Holds well
- Float: 71%, Floats well
The Armada ARW 100 at 172 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
70 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 15.2 / 12.4 / 8.8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (98%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (67%)
- Float, powder
- Floats well (82%)
90 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 15.2 / 12.4 / 8.8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (94%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (63%)
- Float, powder
- Floats well (71%)
110 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 15.2 / 12.4 / 8.8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (91%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (60%)
- Float, powder
- Some float (63%)
| Skier | Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edge | Edge hold, groomed | Edge hold, ice | Float, powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 15.2 / 12.4 / 8.8 m | Holds well (98%) | On the limit (67%) | Floats well (82%) |
| 90 kg | 15.2 / 12.4 / 8.8 m | Holds well (94%) | On the limit (63%) | Floats well (71%) |
| 110 kg | 15.2 / 12.4 / 8.8 m | Holds well (91%) | On the limit (60%) | Some float (63%) |
These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).
By ability
The Armada ARW 100 at 172 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.
Edge hold
On firm snow, 172 cm- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (38%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (66%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (89%)
- Expert: holds well (94%)
Float
In soft snow- First-timer: some float (55%)
- Beginner: some float (58%)
- Intermediate: some float (61%), assumed level
- Advanced: some float (66%)
- Expert: floats well (71%)
Ease
How forgiving it is- First-timer: hard (6%)
- Beginner: manageable (73%)
- Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
- Advanced: easy (99%)
- Expert: easy (86%)
Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.
Who it suits
It suits
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain209 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 15.2 m at 30° edge and 12.4 m at 45° (172 cm)
- Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: turn shape. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow196 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
It doesn’t suit
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers466 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 15.2 m at 30° edge and 12.4 m at 45° (172 cm)
- Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
What the model uses
| Flex underfoot | 161 N·m²est. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Camber height | 3.4 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker | 24.4 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker | 12.9 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker height | 17.9 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker height | 8.1 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Mount point offset | -6.5 cmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
Made of
| Core | Poplar Core |
|---|---|
| Base | S7 BASE |
| Maker's description | Poplar core with ash binding insert and W3Dgewall |
Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.
What reviewers say
2024 Armada ARW 100 Ski Review
Jeff Neagle · 2 Feb 2024 · 179 cm tested
Jeff Neagle tests the refreshed Armada ARW 100, which shares the exact same build as the men's ARV 100. Featuring a Caruba core and durable w3Dgewall sidewalls, the ski stands out for its poppy, springy personality and forgiving nature. It excels on park jumps, rails, side hits, and tight trees thanks to easy pivoting and smooth release. While edge hold and high-speed carving on firm snow are limited, it provides an energetic, playful ride across un-groomed snow and freestyle features.
“First and foremost, it has a distinctly playful nature.” (Jeff Neagle)
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Where to buy
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Where these numbers come fromarmadasnow.com, edgelab.ski, read 9 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours
- ARW 100 - Armada Snow (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.