2027 Armada AntiMmatter 100 / 100 W Skis Review

Reviewer: Jess Tamez, CRM Marketing Manager
Location: Brighton Resort, UT
Conditions: Cold & Chalky, Bluebird Groomers

"Holds up really well at high speed on hardpack and variable conditions, but it's got enough of a lively energy, loose character in the tail, that you can still slash it and pop it off different things."

The 2027 Armada AntiMatter 100 and AntiMatter 100 W replace the outgoing Declivity in Armada's freeride lineup with a new shape, mount point, and Speed Metal construction. A partial Titanal laminate runs through the binding zone on both models for real high-speed stability, while the 100% Poplar core and full-length AR100 sidewalls keep things damp without turning either ski into a dead-weight charger. On the hill at Brighton, both the men's and women's-specific builds delivered the same verdict: a true all-mountain freeride ski that holds an edge at speed and still wants to slash, pop, and get creative.

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Armada AntiMatter 100 Skis 2027
Armada Antimatter 100 Skis 2027
Armada Antimatter 100 Skis 2027
Armada Antimatter 100 W Skis - Women's 2027
Armada Antimatter 100 W Skis - Women's 2027

Pros

  • Speed Metal Titanal laminate delivers real high-speed stability and edge hold on hardpack and variable snow
  • Poplar core keeps the ride damp and predictable across conditions
  • Playful, loose tail lets you slash and pop instead of just pointing it straight
  • Unisex construction means identical performance regardless of which topsheet you pick
  • Full factory size run from 154-189 cm covers a wide range of heights and skill levels

Cons

  • Stiffer flex (7 tip / 7 mid / 8 tail) and a Freeride Rocker profile mean this isn't well suited for beginners
  • As with all skis in this waist width range, it's a jack of all trades, master of none.

Product Details

Terrain/Riding Style: All-Mountain Freeride

Shape: Directional (Partial Twin Tip)

Rocker Type: Freeride Rocker (Rocker / Camber / Rocker)

Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Construction: 100% Poplar Wood Core w/ Speed Metal Titanal Laminate

Turning Radius: 17 m @ 175 cm

Sidewalls: AR100 (Full-Length)

Sizes: 154, 161, 168, 175, 182, 189 cm

Who Is It For?

This is a ski for intermediate-advanced skiers who want serious high-speed stability without giving up the ability to get loose and creative. Armada built the AntiMatter 100 with input from Todd Ligare and Anne Wangler, both athletes with strong alpine racing backgrounds, so it holds up in hardpack and variable conditions at speed while keeping enough lively energy in the tail to slash and pop off features. Armada calls it a unisex platform, and the men's AntiMatter 100 and women's-specific AntiMatter 100 W share the same core, laminate, and sidewall build, just packaged in different topsheets and separate size runs, 175-189cm for the men's 100 and 154-168cm for the 100 W. Riders looking for a soft, forgiving beginner ski or a dedicated park twin should look elsewhere.

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Specs

Size Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Turning Radius (m)
154 cm 129 100 119 14
161 cm 129 100 119 15
168 cm 130 100 120 16
175 cm 130 100 120 17
182 cm 131 100 121 18
189 cm 131 100 121 20

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About the Reviewer

Name: Jess Tamez
Position: CRM Marketing Manager
Home Mountain: Alta, UT

Grew up skiing in New Hampshire, so I've got a healthy respect for corduroy. But I moved to the Mountain West 12 winters ago and have never looked back. My perfect day: bluebird skies, ripping around Alta with friends, capped off with an Alta Bomb.

I oversee CRM at evo - making sure you've got the heads-up on all the new arrivals, deals, and events happening at evo.