ARMADA once again defies convention. The Antimatter freeride ski embodies the style of Max Palm, a new generation standard-bearer attracting attention from around the world. A new era of freeride experience begins here, blurring the boundaries between off-road capability and playfulness
ARMADA: The Future of Freeride
Since its founding in 2002, ARMADA has redefined conventional skiing concepts, and now it has completely redesigned its freeride collection from the ground up. It's called the "Antimatter" series, and it was created in collaboration with Max Palm, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) champion and a leading figure in the modern skiing scene
Max Palm
Born in 2002 in Sweden, he grew up in an environment where his mother was a Scandinavian big mountain champion and his father was a mountain guide. In 2022, he won the FWT Baqueira by landing the first-ever double backflip. He is currently one of the most talked-about skiers
Max Palm is a skier who combines high-level skiing technique rooted in alpine skiing with a free-spirited style. What he sought in skis was the ability to control steep lines at high speeds with precision, while simultaneously maintaining a playful, surfing-like spirit. This philosophy was brought to life by ARMADA's engineers using a structure called "Speed Metal" in the "Antimatter."
The core technology is "Speed Metal," a titanal layer processed into a tapered shape and strategically placed in different areas. This enhances edge grip and rigidity underfoot while maintaining a light and responsive feel at the nose and tail. Furthermore, by suppressing unwanted vibrations, it achieves both excellent edge grip at the start of turns and sharp, responsive ski rebound
The nose shape employs a multi-radial design that provides buoyancy in deep snow while maintaining stability in various snow conditions. The tail is designed to enhance stability at high speeds while making tricks such as releases and slashes easier
The biggest difference between the conventional ARMADA freeride skis and the "Antimatter" lies in its ability to bridge the gap between directional and twin-tip designs. It combines freestyle shapes, such as the degree of nose and tail curvature, with a shape that offers high gliding performance. Add to that the Speed Metal construction, and you get the stability to sprint at high speeds on any terrain, along with intuitive handling
The "Antimatter" series takes freeriding to the next level
The lineup offers a wide range of waist widths, from 75mm to 114mm, to accommodate various terrains. The flagship "Antimatter 114" is Max Palm's signature model, combining high-speed performance on big mountains with a loose handling feel. The "Antimatter 100," which incorporates feedback from Todd Rigale and others, is an all-mountain freeride model
The flagship of the ¥154,000 series. The partially incorporated two-layer thin titanal provides both high-speed riding on big mountains and a loose, surf-like handling feel.
All-mountain freeride model. Inheriting the design philosophy of the 114, it has the power to carve turns on all kinds of terrain and cut through hard snow surfaces.
A women's model combining high-speed stability with sharp handling thanks to its metal construction. This model, designed from the ground up, is a groundbreaking, all-around freeride ski suitable for everything from powder to groomed slopes.
The series' capabilities, which had already received high praise during the testing phase, were evident in the riding of Ben Richards, who was crowned the FWT annual champion. It's no surprise that Max Palm described its true value as "a tool that gives you composure in tough situations."
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