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If fast and light are your game then the Armada Trace 88 Skis ought to be your weapon of choice. As the thinnest, lightest, and most maneuverable ski in the Trace Family, these babies are perfect for long backcountry missions and laying trenches on early morning groomers when avy danger is high. Outfitted with a premium construction that consists of Armada's Comp Series base, AR75 sidewalls, and I-Clip tails for climbing skins, the Armada Trace 88 Skis hold nothing back as they come storming into the realm of lightweight alpine touring.
EST All-Mtn Rocker – Entry rocker with positive camber under foot with no tail rocker. Floats in soft snow while making sure the skis stays on rails.
Flex Pattern (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) – Tip: 6 | Waist: 7 | Tail: 7
Tapertops – A 3D topsheet with beveled construction strengthens the ski's perimeter for maximum efficiency and stability.
Hybrid Ultra-Lite Core – A combination of lightweight woods throughout and hardwood laminates underfoot, the Hybrid Ultra-Lite Core created the ultimate in agility and maneuverability without sacrificing any security or dampness underfoot.
AR75 Sidewalls – Sidewalls provide improved edge pressure under the boot, while cap constuction in the tip and tail provides smooth turn initiation and less hookiness - 75% sidewall, 25% cap.
Comp Series Base – Armada's fastest base.
1.7mm Impact Edge – Light, strong, and heat-treated for durability.
I-Clip Tail – A notch for your skin clips, allowing for seamless transitions and better skin hold.
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 152 | 162 | 172 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 114 | 115 | 117 |
Waist Width (mm) | 88 | 88 | 88 |
Tail Width (mm) | 110 | 110 | 110 |
Turning Radius (m) | 16.5 | 17.3 | 19 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1125 |
For 2017, Look makes their reliable lightweight, versatile NX construction available in a 12 DIN version, the Look NX 12 Dual WTR Ski Bindings. Now, in addition to the lighter weight and easier step in action, you have the option of using regular ISO 5355 Alpine soles or WTR (Walk-to-Ride) boot soles in the same binding. Get Look's famous retention and safety in a light, user-friendly, and versatile package and see what a difference it makes in your skiing.
180˚ Multi-Directional Release – A true mechanical upward release that functions independently from the heel for the most effective multi-directional protection in the case of a fall.
Dual Action Toe
Toe Lateral Elasticity – 45 mm
Four Points of Contact – Four points of contact with the boot provide maximum power transmission.
High Vertical & Lateral Elastic Travel – Provides shock absorption and reduces inadvertent release.
Dual Standard Concept – Look strategically reinforced the toe housing, increased the toe ramp, elongated the toe-wings, and created a toe that is compatible with both ISO 5355 Alpine boot soles and WTR (Walk-to-Ride) rockered boot soles.
Easy Step-In / Step-Out – Wider heel throw offers easy and intuitive entry-and-exit.
Long Lever Arm – Makes unclicking from the bindings effortless.
Heel Vertical Elasticity – 12 mm
Lightweight Composite Materials
Ramp° – 0.3°
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.