Armada Stranger 100 Skis 2027

The Armada Stranger is exactly what its name suggests. On paper, it doesn't make much sense. On snow, it makes all the sense in the world.

Built with a nearly symmetrical shape, centered mount point, and plenty of tip and tail rocker, the Stranger checks every box you'd expect from a playful all-mountain freestyle ski. It loves skiing switch, popping off side hits, buttering rollers, and hunting for natural features all over the mountain. At 100 mm underfoot, it has enough width to handle soft snow while remaining quick and nimble in bumps, trees, and tighter terrain.

Then you tip it on edge.

The Stranger carves far better than a ski like this has any business carving. It's not trying to compete with directional metal skis for outright power, but the deep sidecut and camber create an incredibly fun, energetic carving experience. Medium and shorter-radius turns feel intuitive, lively, and surprisingly precise. You can spend the morning lapping groomers, the afternoon in the trees, and finish the day hitting side hits without ever feeling like you're on the wrong ski.

That's what makes the Stranger so unique. Most freestyle skis are built to slash first and carve second. The Stranger genuinely does both at a high level. It's playful without feeling floppy, capable without feeling serious, and encourages a creative style of skiing every time you click in.