By Liam Anderson
Armada Arv 112
Overview
The ARV 112 is a versatile, playful ski built for skiers who want one tool for big-mountain slashes, deep powder days and park laps. Its generous 112 mm waist and long, low rocker lines in both tip and tail provide notable float in soft snow while the positive camber underfoot delivers pop, stability and rebound where you need it. The ski leans modern and freestyle-oriented without sacrificing its freeride capability, making it a compelling choice for adventurous freestylers and freeriders who want a single do-it-all board.
On-Snow Performance
On snow the ARV 112 behaves like a talented all-rounder: it stays surprisingly calm in deep powder and offers enough float to inspire confidence at speed. The camber section underfoot gives feedback and decent grip on firmer snow, though don’t expect the razor-sharp edge bite of a dedicated piste carver. When laying into big, aggressive turns the wide tail combined with the 135-112-130 sidecut produces stable arcs, but longer turn radii in the biggest lengths make tight, tree-lined maneuvering less instantaneous.
Playfulness and Park
The park and playful side are obvious thanks to the full twin tip and a medium flex that’s both poppy and forgiving. Switch skiing, presses and buttering feel natural; the poplar core and AR Freestyle Rocker deliver energetic rebounds from the tips and tails. Compared to other wide freestyle-freeride skis like the Line Sick Day 114, the ARV 112 is a touch more oriented toward playful aggression and powder float, while skiers focused purely on rails or street features may prefer a more park-dedicated construction for durability.
Technical Specs Explained
Technical specs explained: the 135-112-130 mm dimensions mean serious float in soft snow and a playful shovel/tail profile that planes easily. AR Freestyle Rocker (rocker in tip/tail with camber underfoot) balances flotation with edge hold. Sidecut and turn radius (17 m at 165 cm up to 23 m at 192 cm) define how tight the ski turns — shorter lengths are quicker, longer lengths hold a longer arcing line. The 100% poplar core gives lively pop and a warm ride, 2.5 mm Impact Edge boosts edge durability, and the S7 sintered base prioritizes speed and repairability.
Who Should Buy
Who should buy the ARV 112? Pick this ski if you’re an adventurous freestyler or freerider who spends a lot of time off-piste, wants to play in powder and still hit the park occasionally. Drawbacks: it’s not the best choice for skiers who spend most of their days on groomers seeking razor-sharp edge hold at high speed, and heavier skiers may want a stiffer alternative for added stability. Also consider binding choice and mounting position to retain the ski’s playful character and to capitalize on the ash insert strength.
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