Armada "30-Second" ski reviews: new for 2008

 

 
AR 6
One of Armada's premier models, this is a pipe and park ski that also performs well for all mountain skiing, although, as one test skier noted, "It lacks the pizzazz of the T-Hall." Good on hard snow for a pipe twin.
 

 

 

 
 
AR W
Female-specific twin intended primarily for freestyle park and pipe, but also fairly capable as an all mountain ride. Requires good skills and strength.
 

 
AR V
One skier mentioned how much this ski reminded him of the late, apparently lamented Salomon Pocket Rocket, "with some meat on its bones." Good in powder, but probably not the best choice for hard-charging big mountain free riders. Some skiers noticed tip vibration at speed.
 
 

 

 
Tanner Hall
Our testers found this the most versatile of Armada's park/all mountain combos, performing well not only in terrain parks and half pipes, but in virtually all situations and conditions an all mountain skier faces.

 
Pipe Cleaner
Best used in parks and pipes, by competitors. All mountain skiers will very likely find the T-Hall much more versatile. The name is perfect.

 

 
El Rey
Probably the best value in Armada's line. Versatile (although not great at speed), easy, predictable, excellent in soft snow, capable in moguls and very forgiving. Good choice for learning jibber. Not for aggressive skiers.

Also reviewed on subscription site: additional '08 model—Cantika

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