By Olivia Bennett
Armada Tantrum 92 freeride
Overview
The Tantrum 92 is a junior freeride/all‑mountain ski built for playful, lighter riders who want to mix park laps with off‑piste fun. Offered in 133, 143, 153 and 163 cm, it pairs a generous tip and tail with a 91–94 mm waist and an EST Freeride rocker (rocker/camber/rocker). That geometry gives the ski enough surface to float in softer snow while camber underfoot preserves edge contact on firm snow. For parents and coaches this is a clear choice when progression, playfulness and versatility are priorities.
Construction and specs explained
Construction aims for a light, forgiving feel: a molded hybrid core (poplar plus injected foam) produces a soft, playful flex and lower mass. w3Dgewall underfoot adds durability and improved edge bite while cap construction in the tip and tail saves weight. The S7 sintered base and 2.1 mm heat‑treated all‑mountain edges increase speed and longevity. EST Freeride rocker gives float in powder and camber underfoot delivers rebound and edge hold on harder snow—each spec designed for youth performance.
On‑snow performance
On snow the Tantrum 92 skis lively and responsive: shorter radii in the smaller lengths (11–15 m) favor quick, playful turns while the longer lengths add stability at speed. The lifted tip provides immediate float in soft snow and the partial twin‑tip geometry makes riding switch and popping smaller park features straightforward. It’s not a big‑mountain bomber—heavy, aggressive riders will find its softer flex and narrower waist less ideal at very high speeds or in extremely chop, but for spirited youth it’s excellent.
Sizing and who it's for
Sizing advice: pick a length based on rider weight and focus. Beginners and all‑mountain kids will be happiest around chin to nose length (133–143 cm); progression‑oriented park riders often prefer 143–153 cm; lighter, confident riders wanting more stability can step to 153–163 cm. The roughly 4/4/4 flex rating is forgiving and encourages technique development without being dead. Against other junior 92 mm skis, the Tantrum trends lighter and more playful, favoring park and soft‑snow use over hard‑pack precision.
Pros, cons and verdict
Strengths include a balanced rocker/camber profile, durable w3Dgewall construction and a playful flex that builds confidence. Trade‑offs are the missing published weight—useful for binding mounting and sizing decisions—and limited damping for heavy or very fast youth skiers. If you want a stiffer, more piste‑focused option, look at other junior 90–95 mm skis with beefier cores. Overall, the Tantrum 92 is a well‑rounded choice for light freeride riders who value playfulness and progression.
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