Armada Whitewalker 116mm 185 2023 Ski

The skis replaced my JJ. I prefer to ski the deepest snow that I can find and try to spend about 30 days a year on the slopes. I prefer to use lifts, but also tour a lot in search of better snow. I am 187cm tall of average build and the 192cm size is perfect.

The Armada Whitewalker ski is a fantastic ski that is built to tackle the most challenging snow conditions. It is especially great in powder, as I found out during my 5-day ski trip with an average of 20 cm of fresh snow a day. The ski is designed to be stable and agile, which allowed me to float through the deep snow with ease and tackle all types of terrain with confidence. The ski's versatility was also a standout feature, as I was able to smoothly transition from hardpack to soft snow without having to adjust my style. The Whitewalker also has a responsive and lively feel, making it a joy to ski. The ski's construction is top-notch, and I appreciate the attention to detail that Armada put into every aspect of the ski. Overall, I would highly recommend the Armada Whitewalker ski to anyone looking for a high-performance ski that excels in powder conditions.

The ski is great for a 2 ski quiver and due to the light construction can be used with a touring binding.

I chose this product because of the newer features with the 3D designed nose, which makes it less likely to catch and edge, unintentionally. As a rider I also admire Sammy Carlson as an athlete and what he accomplished down the road. Therefore it made it natural for me to choose his pro model to get a sense of this.

However it's still important for me that it rides well enough on groomers as well - and with the added stiffness, this ski do better than expected. Im 186 and went for the 192 due to the amount of rocker the ski will feel shorter than expected and therefore you shouldn't be imtimidated by the length, especially since it's for freeriding you want the surface for more upfloat. The weight of ski is what sets this one apart from competition. It's rare to find such a light ski in this category and it makes it super easy to throw around, whether it's tight trees or for a simple trick.

I would recommend this product first and foremost to people, who will be riding and seeking powder. It will be suitable for the freestyle oriented skier, but also for the touring people due to the lightness. Match it with a couple for Atomic Shift Bindings and you would be good to go.