The 2026 Armada Whitewalker 116 is a powder-focused freeride ski born from Sammy Carlson’s one-of-a-kind signature style. With a lightweight build and surfy profile, it’s designed to float, pivot, and stomp through deep snow with confidence and creativity.

Why we like it:

It’s playful yet stable, offering a blend of freestyle freedom and big-mountain reliability that’s rare in skis this wide.

Who it's for:

Ideal for advanced and expert skiers seeking a light, highly maneuverable powder ski that excels in deep snow and variable conditions.

Highlights:

The Whitewalker 116 features Armada’s AR Freestyle Rocker, combining rockered tips and tails with positive camber underfoot for float and edge hold. Its Caruba Core ensures a lightweight feel without sacrificing loads of strength, while the AR75 sidewall construction enhances stability. A 3D beveled base in the tip and tail called SmearTech allows for effortless slashes and butters, making it highly maneuverable in soft snow. With relatively soft flexing tips and tails combined with a stout and sturdy underfoot zone, it balances responsiveness with forgiveness.

Things to consider:

Its lightweight construction, while excellent for maneuverability, may not provide the dampness or stability desired for heavier skiers and high-speed charging on firm or variable snow. Lighter skiers will have more success in variable conditions.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Due to this being a big mountain and powder ski, it is common practice to size up in length, especially if you are a heavier and/or physically strong.