The 2026 Armada ARW 88 is a park-pure freestyle twin designed for precision, pop, and progression. With its narrow waist, responsive flex, and true twin shape, this is the competition-ready tool for anyone pushing boundaries in the terrain park and beyond.

Why we like it:

It’s fast, poppy, and totally dialed for freestyle performance. The ARW 88 keeps things tight underfoot for quick spins, switch-ups, and airtime maneuvers, making it the most precise ski in the ARW line.

Who it's for:

For dedicated park skiers and freestyle athletes who want a nimble, lightweight ski for jumps, jibs, rails, and slopestyle sessions. If your days are spent dialing in tricks and stacking clips, this is your ski.

Highlights:

The ARW 88 features a Poplar Core reinforced with ash binding inserts for extra strength where it matters most. Armada’s AR Freestyle Rocker gives the ski a bit of lift in the tips and tails for easier butters and presses, while maintaining camber underfoot for pop and edge control. A full twin-tip profile and symmetrical flex pattern mean this ski is equally capable riding switch or forward. With a 2.5 Impact Edge and Armada’s S7 base, the ARW 88 is built to handle heavy use in the park, while w3Dgewall sidewalls boost edge grip and energy transfer.

Things to consider:

At 88 mm underfoot, this ski is tailored for park and pipe, not for flotation or variable snow. Riders who want more all-mountain capability should look at the ARW 94 or 100.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size. Shorter lengths keep things quick and trick-friendly, while longer sizes offer a touch more stability for bigger features.