The "Whitewalker" series, Sammy Carlson's signature model, was created to pursue performance in the backcountry. In addition to the continuing 116mm and 121mm waist sizes, a long-awaited 108mm model has been added, making it easier to handle for powder beginners and women. While the all-mountain ski range of 100-110mm waists is a fiercely competitive market for various brands, Armada stands out with its unique approach
Unique design that stands out from the crowd
The most distinctive feature of this model is its short radius of 16.5m. This figure is unparalleled for a board with a total length of 180cm and a waist of 108mm. To achieve this short radius, the top (134mm) and tail (129mm) are designed to be relatively wide, resulting in surprisingly high buoyancy and excellent maneuverability for a board with a waist of only 108mm
Lightweight skis tend to be unstable at high speeds, but this model achieves a high level of balance between lightness and stability by employing a thick carbon layer. Furthermore, the distinctive pin-top pin-tail shape, combined with effective rocker and a short radius, makes it suitable for a wide range of terrain, from groomed slopes to the backcountry. It is designed to allow you to carve nimble lines on all types of terrain, including turns and slashes
▼Explanation by staff member Junhiro Murai at the exhibition
Sammy also shared his excitement about the new model's performance on his Instagram, saying, "I can carve sharp turns and zip around the resort more freely than with any other skis I've ever ridden. I expect it to have great buoyancy on backcountry tours as well."
Armada's freeride series, "Declivity," has undergone a complete redesign, along with a new name. Reborn as "AntiMatter," the most significant improvements in this series are seen in the 114mm and 100mm waist models
The AntiMatter isMax Palm. He is one of those skiers who has established his own unique style, combining solid alpine technique honed in the mountainous environment of France with creativity. The flagship model "AntiMatter 114" embodies his powerful and fluid riding style.
In the 2026 FWT, New Zealand-born team rider Ben Richards used this model to win the overall championship, immediately demonstrating its overwhelming capabilities to the world
The original Declivity was a hardcore all-mountain freeride model characterized by its high straight-line stability and gliding performance thanks to its metal construction. However, this new model optimizes the metal placement. While maintaining high stability underfoot, the metal is removed from the tip and sidewalls, resulting in lighter turn initiation and more versatile handling
It's easy to slide and slash, allowing for freestyle-like movements that you wouldn't expect from a metal-infused guitar. Overseas, it's been described as "a modern freeride model that recaptures the freestyle roots characteristic of ARMADA."
Similar to the 114, the "AntiMatter 100" features a cleverly designed metal placement and a slightly narrower waist and square tail, intended for use on groomed slopes. The binding's design allows for flexible flex at the front and rear, creating a highly flexible riding feel reminiscent of the brand's renowned "Stranger" model
With its high versatility, capable of handling everything from groomed slopes to powder, this ski is expected to become a flagship model for the brand going forward. Furthermore, the introduction of a carving model with the brand's slimmest waist ever at 75mm demonstrates Armada's ambitious stance towards focusing on the on-piste field as well
▼Explanation by staff member Junhiro Murai at the exhibition
Around 1998, amidst the global New Freestyle movement, JP Auclair and Tanner Hall shone at the pinnacle of the scene. In 2002, Tanner, JP, and several other top athletes vowed to "revolutionize the ski industry! Let's make this sport cooler and more fun in our own way," and ARMADA was the first riders' brand in the ski industry, founded from scratch.
ARMADA's mission is to share its passion for skiing, art, and the mountains with the world. Constantly pushing the limits with cutting-edge riding and innovative manufacturing, ARMADA has continued to evolve and has now established itself as a top global brand. From the park-style image of the New School in its early days to the backcountry, and now touring, ARMADA's field is global. In Japan, too, ARMADA's popularity shows no signs of slowing down.
