Armada ARV 88 Skis + Salomon Strive 14 GW Ski Bindings 2024
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Armada ARV 88 Skis 2024
Expand your definition of what's possible in the park with the Armada ARV 88 Skis. A poplar core, camber underfoot, and classic Armada flex and style make it a formidable park beast that gets down and dirty with all types of features. w3Dgewall sidewall construction beefs up durability, and an ash insert underneath the bindings reinforces an especially vulnerable area so you can go into the day with confidence your gear will hold up. Whether you're jumping metal balls or hitting threes, even falls will be fun on the Armada ARV 88 Skis.
Product Details
Rocker Type
AR Freestyle Rocker – Rockered tips and tails are combined with positive camber underfoot to allow the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow and maintain a solid carve when asked to do so. Turn the whole mountain into your playground.
Flex
Flex (1=Soft, 10=Stiff) – Tip: 7 | Mid: 8 | Tail: 7
Core
Poplar Core – Stability, power, and ease are paramount in this 100% poplar wood core. For those looking for predictability and smoothness, the Poplar core delivers in all snow conditions.
Laminates
Ash Binding Insert
Sidewalls
w3Dgewall – The w3Dgewall is a radical reimagining of ski design. Our engineers went to work on a unique concept to create the most durable, highest performance construction we’ve ever built. The w3Dgewall is a 3D molded, injected sidewall that’s angled where it joins the wood core, creating a mechanical bond in the mold during ski construction for a stronger, more uniform connection between the sidewall and core. With more material in critical areas for added durability and a three-dimensional taper in the tip and tail, the w3Dgewall creates a ski that will stand up to more abuse while providing enhanced edge grip at reduced weights.
Base
S7 Base – Durable and low maintenance, with a speed additive for quickness.
Edges
2.5 Impact Edge – Oversized and specially heat-treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Park & Pipe
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Terrain
Park & Pipe Park and pipe skis, often called freestyle skis, are for skiers who spend the majority of their time on jumps, rails, and jibs of all kinds. Traditionally park and pipe skis have narrower waists with full camber profiles, but this category is incorporating more rocker patterns and different shapes. You will almost always find these skis with twin tips as well as other park specific features like thicker, more durable edges, dense extruded bases, and butter zones.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Wood
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Tail Type:
Full Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Full Twin Tip Desinged to allow you to ski backwards, full twin tips are found primarily on park & pipe skis and freestyle powder skis. More and more, we are seeing twin tips on all-mountain skis of all abilities, as it makes it a little easier to get around, and for the most part does not inhibit forward skiing.
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 156 | 161 | 166 | 171 | 176 | 181 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 114.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | 15 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1550 | 1625 | 1650 |
Salomon Strive 14 GW Ski Bindings
The Salomon Strive 14 GW Ski Bindings are an all-new lightweight resort ripper for responsive freeriding. The design of the LDN toepiece puts you close to the snow for maximum contact and response, enhancing power transmission for a smooth on-snow feel. The superlight design is reinforced with metal in key areas, and 45mm of elastic travel means they can handle rough riding without letting you down. The low profile Strive 14 bindings set a new standard in all-mountain performance.
Product Details
Toe Piece
LDN Toe – Low. Direct. Neutral. These are the deign characteristics of the revolutionary new LDN Toepiece. A lower center of gravity places the binding closer to the ski for better next-to-snow feel and the wide base delivers more direct response and reaction throughout the turn. The flatter, neutral stance puts the skier in a more balanced position by preserving the natural flex and arc of the ski.
Automatic Toe Adaptation – The toe adapts automatically to your alpine normed boot height and ensures constant release values, even on worn out boots.
SCP Slider Pedal – Anti-friction system to guarantee safe release.
Extra Wide Toe Pedal – >60mm
Heel Piece
Locking Brakes – The brakes feature a smartly designed clip-in system that locks the skis together as you throw them over your shoulder, making long hauls easy!
Additional Features
Height – 19.6mm
Adjustment Range – 30mm
TÜV Certified
Low Center of Gravity
Light Construction
Scraper
Ski Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 5
- DIN / Release Value High: 14
- Boot Sole Type: Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), GripWalk (ISO 23223)
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (mm) | 90 | 100 | 115 | 130 |
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| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |