2026 Armada Reliance 82 C Women's Skis with Marker Squire 11 Bindings
The 2026 Armada Reliance 82 C with Marker Squire 11 Bindings is a lightweight, frontside-focused setup built for skiers who love clean turns and fast transitions but don’t want or need the added stiffness and heft of metal. This setup blends carving precision with carbon-fueled energy, making it a perfect daily driver for firm snow lovers who crave performance and responsiveness in a featherweight package. We paired the Reliance 82 C Women's with the Marker Squire 11 because of the Squire’s high performance and dependability for lighter weight all mountain and freeride skiers. With a light weight construction and a safe, reliable release, the Squire 11 is a go to choice to keep performance high and weight low.
Why we like it:
It’s refreshing to find a ski that delivers edge grip and liveliness without requiring brute strength to enjoy. It’s nimble, quick, and intuitive—ideal for those days when the groomers are calling.
Who it's for:
This setup is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers who spend most of their time on trail and want a responsive, energetic ski that rewards finesse over force. If you want to rip turns from bell to bell without burning out your legs, this is your setup.
Highlights:
The Reliance 82 C combines Armada’s EST All Mountain Rocker—early tip rise and camber underfoot—for reliable grip and effortless initiation. A Caruba Core keeps the ski incredibly light, while the AR100 Sidewall and 2.1 All Mountain Edge deliver consistent power and control. Carbon reinforcements add snappy rebound and keep the ride lively without adding weight, and the Comp Series Base ensures smooth glide across firm snow. Marker’s Triple Pivot Light 2 Toe and Hollow Linkage Heel systems work in tandem to provide powerful energy transmission to the ski, allowing for maximum edge grip and control of the ski. Lighter weight skiers can rest easy knowing the Squire 11 will be easier than ever to step into thanks to a re-designed heel piece. Perhaps the most underappreciated feature of the Squire 11 is the anti-ice rail, which sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape the sole of your boots clean before stepping in.
Things to consider:
This is not a crud crusher or powder tool. The Reliance 82 C is best kept on groomed snow, where its light weight and carving precision shine brightest. If you're often skiing off-trail or in deeper snow, something wider and more damp will suit you better.
Fit & sizing considerations:
This ski runs true to size. Thanks to its low weight and friendly flex, you can size up for added speed and edge length, or size down for quicker, more dynamic carving.
The 2026 Armada Reliance 82 C with Marker Squire 11 Bindings is a lightweight, frontside-focused setup built for skiers who love clean turns and fast transitions but don’t want or need the added stiffness and heft of metal. This setup blends carving precision with carbon-fueled energy, making it a perfect daily driver for firm snow lovers who crave performance and responsiveness in a featherweight package. We paired the Reliance 82 C Women's with the Marker Squire 11 because of the Squire’s high performance and dependability for lighter weight all mountain and freeride skiers. With a light weight construction and a safe, reliable release, the Squire 11 is a go to choice to keep performance high and weight low.
Why we like it:
It’s refreshing to find a ski that delivers edge grip and liveliness without requiring brute strength to enjoy. It’s nimble, quick, and intuitive—ideal for those days when the groomers are calling.
Who it's for:
This setup is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers who spend most of their time on trail and want a responsive, energetic ski that rewards finesse over force. If you want to rip turns from bell to bell without burning out your legs, this is your setup.
Highlights:
The Reliance 82 C combines Armada’s EST All Mountain Rocker—early tip rise and camber underfoot—for reliable grip and effortless initiation. A Caruba Core keeps the ski incredibly light, while the AR100 Sidewall and 2.1 All Mountain Edge deliver consistent power and control. Carbon reinforcements add snappy rebound and keep the ride lively without adding weight, and the Comp Series Base ensures smooth glide across firm snow. Marker’s Triple Pivot Light 2 Toe and Hollow Linkage Heel systems work in tandem to provide powerful energy transmission to the ski, allowing for maximum edge grip and control of the ski. Lighter weight skiers can rest easy knowing the Squire 11 will be easier than ever to step into thanks to a re-designed heel piece. Perhaps the most underappreciated feature of the Squire 11 is the anti-ice rail, which sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape the sole of your boots clean before stepping in.
Things to consider:
This is not a crud crusher or powder tool. The Reliance 82 C is best kept on groomed snow, where its light weight and carving precision shine brightest. If you're often skiing off-trail or in deeper snow, something wider and more damp will suit you better.
Fit & sizing considerations:
This ski runs true to size. Thanks to its low weight and friendly flex, you can size up for added speed and edge length, or size down for quicker, more dynamic carving.
Description
The 2026 Armada Reliance 82 C with Marker Squire 11 Bindings is a lightweight, frontside-focused setup built for skiers who love clean turns and fast transitions but don’t want or need the added stiffness and heft of metal. This setup blends carving precision with carbon-fueled energy, making it a perfect daily driver for firm snow lovers who crave performance and responsiveness in a featherweight package. We paired the Reliance 82 C Women's with the Marker Squire 11 because of the Squire’s high performance and dependability for lighter weight all mountain and freeride skiers. With a light weight construction and a safe, reliable release, the Squire 11 is a go to choice to keep performance high and weight low.
Why we like it:
It’s refreshing to find a ski that delivers edge grip and liveliness without requiring brute strength to enjoy. It’s nimble, quick, and intuitive—ideal for those days when the groomers are calling.
Who it's for:
This setup is best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers who spend most of their time on trail and want a responsive, energetic ski that rewards finesse over force. If you want to rip turns from bell to bell without burning out your legs, this is your setup.
Highlights:
The Reliance 82 C combines Armada’s EST All Mountain Rocker—early tip rise and camber underfoot—for reliable grip and effortless initiation. A Caruba Core keeps the ski incredibly light, while the AR100 Sidewall and 2.1 All Mountain Edge deliver consistent power and control. Carbon reinforcements add snappy rebound and keep the ride lively without adding weight, and the Comp Series Base ensures smooth glide across firm snow. Marker’s Triple Pivot Light 2 Toe and Hollow Linkage Heel systems work in tandem to provide powerful energy transmission to the ski, allowing for maximum edge grip and control of the ski. Lighter weight skiers can rest easy knowing the Squire 11 will be easier than ever to step into thanks to a re-designed heel piece. Perhaps the most underappreciated feature of the Squire 11 is the anti-ice rail, which sits on top of the toepiece and can be used to scrape the sole of your boots clean before stepping in.
Things to consider:
This is not a crud crusher or powder tool. The Reliance 82 C is best kept on groomed snow, where its light weight and carving precision shine brightest. If you're often skiing off-trail or in deeper snow, something wider and more damp will suit you better.
Fit & sizing considerations:
This ski runs true to size. Thanks to its low weight and friendly flex, you can size up for added speed and edge length, or size down for quicker, more dynamic carving.
