Armada ARG II UL vs Armada ARV 106
Skis comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
the Armada ARG II UL leans more freeride/powder, while the Armada ARV 106 leans more all mountain. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Armada ARG II UL targets expert riders while the Armada ARV 106 is aimed at advanced riders.
Ratings
Piste
Armada ARG II UL
3
Armada ARV 106
7
Powder
Armada ARG II UL
9
Armada ARV 106
5
Freestyle
Armada ARG II UL
3
Armada ARV 106
6
Freeride
Armada ARG II UL
6
Armada ARV 106
5
Stiffness
Armada ARG II ULN/A
Armada ARV 106N/A
Versatility
Armada ARG II UL
5
Armada ARV 106
8
Armada ARG II UL
Armada ARV 106
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride, Powder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRPN/A
MSRP$749.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
187 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
180 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Armada ARV 106
The non-Ti ARV 106. More common used than the 106 Ti, and a different ski. Do not pay Ti money for a standard 106, and inspect the bases as a pair.