The Armada ARV 96 keeps you G’d up from the feet up just like that dachshund on its topsheet. A combination of springy poplar and stable ash wood in the core ensures this baby is playful, strong and responsive, all at once. A rockered tip and tail boost the ARV 96’s maneuverability, ideal for the skier that enjoys playing in the trees or floating through a couple inches of fresh. “Playful like the puppy that graces its topsheet,” surmised Tae Westcott, while Scott Kramer praised its hardpack capabilities, “Great ski for anybody. You can hit laps in the park and go rip some corduroy with absolute confidence.”