Back in Armada’s line-up for its second season, and swimming once again in FREESKIER’s pool of editors’ picks: the Armada ARVti ski. “Versatile, stable, can handle anything thrown its way. High-speed groomers, bumps and crud—no problem,” noted one tester. “The subtle nose rocker helps with any sort of variable conditions.” The outstanding strong suit: nearly every tester who rode the Armada ARVti ski praised its ultra stable nature. Not surprising—the ski boasts a 98 mm footprint, plus two layers of Titanal and, new this year, carbon fiber stringers for added rigidity. Speed demons will appreciate Armada’s Comp Series base, too.