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2025 Armada ARV 112

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Wez
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Just copped a pair of the new Armada ARV112 in a 192cm.

So bloody stoked to mount em up and see how they ride. They seem like an oversized arv 106 from the sidecut and general outline.

Rocker is far more tame than a pair of the 116JJs and with a reasonable amount of camber underfoot, and minimal tail rocker.

Hopefully can score some NZ pow on them, and then will be heading over to Niseko Japan for the upcoming 24/25 Season.

Will follow up with on snow feedback shortly, once we get some freshies down here.

More photos, to come!


Jul 25 2024 12:46AM
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Wez
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Ski specs @192cm long

135/112/130
R23

FLEX
Medium to moderate whole ski flex when hand flexing, with the tips contributing to the majority of a poppy springy feel.

Under foot feels solid, with the ski staying moderately stiff up untill the top 1/3 of the tip graphic, the tails flex reasonably firm right up untill the last 10 to 15cm of the ski.

Measured 5mm camber underfoot, with 55mm tip splay, and 53.5mm tail splay

Camber section is circa 1250mm long, so a good deal of camber profile. Tip Rocker is circa 390mm long. Tail rocker is alot shorter at 275mm.

Tip rocker = 20%
Camber = 65%
Tail rocker = 15%
Jul 25 2024 12:59AM
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migidimigi
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Damn didn't realize that this is a totally new shape, I thought it would be just slightly narrower JJ-shaped ski.
Thanks for the details and please update us when you have a chance to ski them.

Because of this I need to get myself some JJs, that shape is way too much fun not be in my quiver.
Thankfully they are pretty widely available on the second hand market so no need to drop 1000 bucks on them
Jul 25 2024 1:22AM
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Wez
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Rocker Pics











Jul 25 2024 1:45AM
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PartyBullshiit
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Bases are cool.
Jul 25 2024 2:37AM
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mrk127
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where are you gonna mount them?
Jul 25 2024 2:59AM
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Wez
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mrk127where are you gonna mount them?

Freestyle mark is -2.5cm core center, factory is -5.

I am planning on the freestyle line
Jul 25 2024 3:08AM
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mrk127
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WezFreestyle mark is -2.5cm core center, factory is -5.

I am planning on the freestyle line


Perfect, Armadas ride best at -2.5cm no doubt
Jul 25 2024 1:03PM
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1spliff2guinnies
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Damn, what yo doing to be throwing 1300 dollars for a pair of skis in this economy?
Jul 25 2024 2:35PM
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scratchskier321
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i mounted my old jj116 192cm at -2.5... but I will mount these at -5. the balance is just better, less quad strain
Jul 25 2024 3:18PM
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Wez
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scratchskier321i mounted my old jj116 192cm at -2.5... but I will mount these at -5. the balance is just better, less quad strain


Can you elaborate a little? I find skis closer to center are less work with the swing weight feeling more natural and Pivoty.

Are you thinking quad strain from needing to keep the tips up with such a forward mount point?
Jul 25 2024 6:13PM
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scratchskier321
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WezCan you elaborate a little? I find skis closer to center are less work with the swing weight feeling more natural and Pivoty.

Are you thinking quad strain from needing to keep the tips up with such a forward mount point?

this is true, but i experienced i had to squat back more in powder on the -2.5. I went from -2.5 JJ to recommended declivity and was like holy shit so this is what skiing is. I could ski more upright and felt very balanced, less strain on quads.
Jul 25 2024 7:22PM
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weatcoast
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Center mount is better.
mrk127Perfect, Armadas ride best at -2.5cm no doubt
Jul 25 2024 9:09PM
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Lip_on
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1spliff2guinniesDamn, what yo doing to be throwing 1300 dollars for a pair of skis in this economy?


Fr 😭
Jul 25 2024 9:22PM
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ZenyattaKick
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Was looking at getting a pair of these next year when on sale, would love to hear a more in depth review when you’ve gotten a few days on them!
Jul 26 2024 12:18AM
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Non_State_Actor
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1spliff2guinniesDamn, what yo doing to be throwing 1300 dollars for a pair of skis in this economy?


My thoughts exactly but I guess someone has to buy them so we can get the $400 pairs leftover next May?
Jul 26 2024 2:36AM
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SofaKingSick
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1spliff2guinniesDamn, what yo doing to be throwing 1300 dollars for a pair of skis in this economy?


Lip_onFr 😭


Non_State_ActorMy thoughts exactly but I guess someone has to buy them so we can get the $400 pairs leftover next May?


am i missing something? just googled these and i see $850 as the price everywhere. too rich for my blood but not unheard of and not even close to $1300..?
Jul 26 2024 12:28PM
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PartyBullshiit
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SofaKingSickam i missing something? just googled these and i see $850 as the price everywhere. too rich for my blood but not unheard of and not even close to $1300..?

I believe he’s from NZ? So conversion rate possibly.
Jul 26 2024 1:59PM
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SofaKingSick
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PartyBullshiitI believe he’s from NZ? So conversion rate possibly.


oh word good guess
Jul 26 2024 2:18PM
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mrk127
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weatcoastCenter mount is better.


Everyone on this site hates you
Jul 26 2024 3:13PM
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Lip_on
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mrk127Everyone on this site hates you


😘
Jul 26 2024 4:15PM
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weatcoast
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u think I care?
mrk127Everyone on this site hates you
Jul 26 2024 5:20PM
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mrk127
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weatcoastu think I care?


Think of an original name like the rest of the trolls
Jul 26 2024 8:14PM
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weatcoast
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U think I care?
mrk127Think of an original name like the rest of the trolls
Jul 26 2024 8:50PM
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