" STEEP SKIBOOK ." We asked users at a new model test ride event. We present user impressions that could not be fully covered in the magazine.
ARMADA is a rider's brand founded in 2002 by JP Auclair and Tanner Hall. Since then, it has led the freeskiing world and continues to evolve. This season's featured models are reviewed honestly by average skiers.
Review of the ARV106 Ti
This unbeatable freestyle powder ski inherits the DNA of the legendary "JJ" ski. With a 112mm waist and long, low rocker in the tip and tail, it offers exceptional float and maneuverability in deep powder. The poplar core and full edge wrap construction provide stability and carving ability at high speeds
with metal Ti, which gives you an incredible sense of speed
. On the day of the test ride, it was warm and the snow was quite loose, but it was the best feeling I had on any ski that day. Metal Ti skis give you an incredible sense of speed.
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Daichi Shibasaki
Number of days skiing per year = Approximately 20 days
My gear = Ski_ARMADA・STOCKLY/Binding_MARKER/Boots_NORDICA
Height: 169 cm / Weight: 70 kg / Skiing preference: Freeride (powder) / Home slope: Yachiho Kogen
Review of "ARV112"
This unbeatable freestyle powder ski inherits the DNA of the legendary "JJ" ski. With a 112mm waist and long, low rocker in the tip and tail, it offers exceptional float and maneuverability in deep powder. The poplar core and full edge wrap construction provide stability and carving ability at high speeds
Outstanding carving performance:
The carving performance is so high that you'll wonder if you can really ski on powder. It sticks tightly to the snow surface and cuts.
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Daiji Naito
Number of days skiing per year = Approximately 40 days
My gear = Ski_ARMADA/Binding_ARMADA SHIFT/Boots_ATOMIC
Height: 175 cm / Weight: 73 kg / Skiing preference: Freeride (powder, backcountry) / Home slope: Norikura
Review of "ARW 100"
The 100mm waist and rocker construction make this a versatile board. It's great for style park tricks like butters and presses, but it's also great for a few inches of fresh snow and rough slopes. It's essentially a 100 with a softer flex and lower power
have a good balance of stability and playfulness are
too light to enjoy on rough or loose snow. Of the 12 boards I rode at this test ride, this was the best. I even rode it three times. It has a good balance of stability and playfulness. I can jump when I want to.
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Takana Sari
Number of days skiing per year = Approximately 25 days
My Gear = Ski_LINE / Binding_- / Boots_-
Height: 153cm / Weight: -kg / Skiing preference: Freeride / Home slope: Kagura
The now-on-sale "STEEP SKI BOOK 2025" features reviews from 106 people, including professional and amateur skiers!
This impression project was participated in by 106 skiers, from riders receiving support to the general public. Find the skis you've been interested in and explore the sensory aspects that can't be measured by specs alone. We also tracked detailed information about the test riders, such as what gear they usually use, where they ski, and their height, weight, and physique. Reading the impressions with that information in mind should give you a clearer picture. Furthermore, if you're a skier, you can watch the skiers ski downhill on Instagram or YouTube. Gather information from multiple angles and have fun agonizing over the process to choose the best skis
