By Noah Carter
Armada Kimbo 95
Overview and intended use
The Kimbo 95 is a playful, freestyle-forward all-mountain ski built around park performance while remaining capable across the resort. It’s aimed at skiers who prioritize presses, butters, spins and switch laps yet want a ski that can handle groomers, spring slashes and small natural features. Because it’s released primarily in a single reference length, it suits riders who like a consistent flex profile and a full twin-tip shape for creativity, rather than those looking for a broad size range or dedicated powder capability.
Construction and specs explained
Construction blends a 100% poplar wood core with an AR75 hybrid sidewall—sidewall underfoot and cap in the tip and tail—and a sandwich/hybrid build. The AR Freestyle Rocker (rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot) provides pop and edge contact where you need it. Dimensions of 130/95/121 mm (182 cm) mean a full tip for presses and a wider tail for stability on landings. The 2.5 Impact Edge increases durability, S7 sintered base improves speed retention, and an aluminium tail insert adds pop and rear-end support.
On-snow performance: park and groomers
On snow in the park and on groomers the Kimbo 95 really shines. A softer tip and forgiving waist flex make presses and nose butters feel effortless, while the stiffer tail gives reassurance for landings and reset after spins. The underfoot camber keeps rebound and edge hold on harder snow, though skiers chasing high-speed carves may notice less torsional rigidity than heavier, more aggressive all-mountain skis. For freestyle-first skiers who also lap groomers, it strikes a great balance.
Handling in variable snow and stability
In variable snow and light off-piste the ski remains surprisingly capable. Tip and tail rocker help with float in softer snow and make slashes and playful turns more forgiving, but the 95 mm waist limits deep powder performance. Low swing weight and the full twin tip help with rotations and switch landings, and that aluminium tail insert contributes to stable landings and a snappier pop. The listed 15 m radius (182 cm) makes the ski comfortable in short to mid-radius turns and playful link-ups.
Who should buy and comparisons
Who should buy the Kimbo 95? Park and resort freestylers seeking a playful, butter-friendly ski with all-mountain chops will appreciate it. The one-size (182 cm) release makes fit and weight considerations important for shorter or much heavier skiers. Compared to similar-width models like the Stranger and ARV 96, the Kimbo 95 leans more park-focused: it’s generally more playful than the Stranger and a touch less versatile than the ARV 96 for aggressive all-mountain charging, but it wins for presses and creative freestyle skiing.
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