Armada ARV 106 Skis 2025

DAWN PATROL.

REVIEWED BY: Joe Riccio

The Armada ARV 106 falls into the all-mountain, freestyle, and powder ski categories. It's right at that waist width where you'll have plenty of ski on just about any powder day, but it's not so wide that it'll feel silly if the conditions aren't great. It's most at home off-trail looking for pow or technical terrain, but it's not too chattery if you find yourself on groomed terrain. Soft flex in the tip and tails along with a progressive sidecut and aggressive rocker profile allow the 106 to pivot on a dime. That's what makes it so fun off-tail. It's agile and wicked easy to turn. Weaving through trees and bumps takes nothing. That quick and forgiving feel also translates pretty well in the park. If you're a park skier or aspiring to be one, the ARV 106 will allow for it. It's much wider than your traditional park ski, but it still has a buttery feel and low swing weight. This is a wider ski that really won't be mad wherever you take it. If you're looking for a daily east coast ski, you'll probably be happier on one of the narrower models, but this is an awesome option for any skier with a more playful style who plans on having more than just a few pow encounters this season. 

Who's this ski for? Playful skiers lookin' for a mix of pow and park in the DNA of their ski. 

Who isn't this ski for? Skiers who don't care about the next big dump. 

Tested by

Brady Page

Garrett Finn

George Michaelsen

Joe Riccio