Armada ARW 86 Womens vs Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL
Skis comparison — 2021-2022 season
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How they compare
the Armada ARW 86 Womens leans more all mountain/freestyle / park, while the Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL 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 ARW 86 Womens targets advanced riders while the Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Armada ARW 86 Womens
7
Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL
3
Powder
Armada ARW 86 Womens
5
Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL
9
Freestyle
Armada ARW 86 Womens
6
Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL
3
Freeride
Armada ARW 86 Womens
5
Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL
6
Stiffness
Armada ARW 86 WomensN/A
Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ ULN/A
Versatility
Armada ARW 86 Womens
8
Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL
5
Armada ARW 86 Womens
Armada x Alpine Initiatives ARV 116 JJ UL
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
163 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
185 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile