Armada ARV 96 UL vs Armada Tracer 118 CHX
Skis comparison — 2019-2020 season
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How they compare
the Armada ARV 96 UL leans more all mountain/freestyle / park, while the Armada Tracer 118 CHX leans more freeride/powder. 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 ARV 96 UL targets advanced riders while the Armada Tracer 118 CHX is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Armada ARV 96 UL
7
Armada Tracer 118 CHX
3
Powder
Armada ARV 96 UL
5
Armada Tracer 118 CHX
9
Freestyle
Armada ARV 96 UL
6
Armada Tracer 118 CHX
3
Freeride
Armada ARV 96 UL
5
Armada Tracer 118 CHX
6
Stiffness
Armada ARV 96 ULN/A
Armada Tracer 118 CHXN/A
Versatility
Armada ARV 96 UL
8
Armada Tracer 118 CHX
5
Armada ARV 96 UL
Armada Tracer 118 CHX
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
177 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
188 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile