Armada Declivity 102 Ti Skis 2022

Product Description

The Declivity 102 Ti has found a sweet spot in terms of mixing high-performance with playfulness & ease of use, a very rare thing. It's the result of Articulated Titanal Banding. The lightweight caruba core is reinforced with Titanal which, at the tip & tail, has vertical cut-outs where the metal is replaced by an elastic Compound Layer. This adds precision & stability as well as bringing a smooth energy to turns. As stable as the stiff 100mm skis that are on the market, & as fun & easy as the non-metal versions, it won't disappoint anywhere. Terrain Type & Ability Level Terrain Type everything you are going to find off piste (and it will still ski groomed trails). It has the grip to ski & attack harder snow, the stability to fly over rough terrain & the width & shape to flow through fresh conditions when you find them. It's a proper all condition wide ski. Skier Type Suits freeriders & all mountain skiers who want a ski with grip & precision that can be pushed but isn't demanding to ski. It's a rare combination but Armada have achieved it. All skiers who know they want a 100mm or thereabouts ski will get something from it, whether they are new to this width & still working on technique & are finding new terrain to ski, or whether they're already skilled & experienced but are tired of the trade off between stiff high-performance models & softer, less demanding ones. The 102 finds that balance for grip & precision with stability, smoothness & ease of use. Overview Shape It's obviously 10mm wider than the 92 Ti version but it also has slightly more taper at the tip & tail. This longer transition to the widest points on the ski gives it better stability away from pistes, with more predictable handling. It's also got slightly less sidecut than it's narrower brother again adding to the stability. Rockere ST Freeride Rocker uses fore body rocker combined with extra tip taper for optimised float in the soft stuff. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures the ski stays on rails when carving. Core Armada's Caruba Core is their lightest core but retains the power & dampness required to descend the gnarliest of terrain. It uses caruba, a wood that is lighter than poplar without losing energy or durability. This is reinforced with Titanal in a build called Articulated Titanal Banding, improving the power &, unlike regular metal sheets, doesn't over-stiffen the ski. Construction With AR100 Sidewalls Armada are using full length vertical sidewalls, something they haven't done for a long time. This construction improves precision & edge hold. Key Features Articulated Titanal Banding Titanal adds horsepower to the ski with uncompromising performance, acting as a shock absorber & quietening chatter to give unparalleled stability & confidence at speed. To make sure this doesn't over-stiffen the ski & make steering difficult it has vertical cut-outs at the tip & tail. These are filled with an elastic Compound Layer that allows the ski to enter the turn with ease during the turn this compound compresses so that the Articulated Titanal Banding releases more energy than a traditional Ti layer.2.5 Impact edge Oversized & specially heat treated, this edge is built to resist impact damage in the most demanding situations. Comp Series Base Sintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon, aids speed & durability.e B tester’s comments: Steve (Buying Team): A brilliant ski that wasn't originally high on our agenda. One run changed that instantly. Has the feel of a charger but it's surprisingly smooth & easy to ski at slower speeds. Though you will want to blast through any snow & lay down big, high-speed turns. Technical Specifications Size (cm) Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Radius (m) Weight (g)17213410212417.5185018013510212518195018813610218.518.52050 General Information Skier Ability: Advanced/expert Terrain Type: Freeride Rocker: Tip Rocker Radius: Medium Base: Sintered Bindings: Ski sold flat DIN: n/a Construction: Full Sidewall Core: Wood, Titanal Laminate Demo: No Sizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability & floatation & is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down.