Armada ARV 106 vs Armada Short Pants Paradox
Skis comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Armada ARV 106 leans more all mountain, while the Armada Short Pants Paradox leans more freeride. The Armada ARV 106 uses a twin tip shape while the Armada Short Pants Paradox is flat. 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 ARV 106 targets advanced riders while the Armada Short Pants Paradox is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Armada ARV 106
7
Armada Short Pants Paradox
5
Powder
Armada ARV 106
5
Armada Short Pants Paradox
7
Freestyle
Armada ARV 106
6
Armada Short Pants Paradox
2
Freeride
Armada ARV 106
5
Armada Short Pants Paradox
9
Stiffness
Armada ARV 106N/A
Armada Short Pants ParadoxN/A
Versatility
Armada ARV 106
8
Armada Short Pants Paradox
5
Armada ARV 106
Armada Short Pants Paradox
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainFreeride
ShapeTwin Tip
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
MSRP$749.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
180 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
176 — 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.