The all-new Armada Stranger is an aptly named ski because it seems to be in a class by itself, and that’s what we love about Armada’s Zero Series—truly unique ski design. In the blink of an eye, you can transition from laying 15-meter trenches with the 100-millimeter waist to boosting off a side hit that your buddy just pointed out. The rockered, edgeless nose allows you “butter up” everything in sight and the one-of-a-kind Springboard Tail is soft enough for you to wheelie the whole way down—something you gotta try for yourself. If you’re out to dominate the resort while having more fun than everybody else, the Armada Stranger might be the ski for you.

FREESKIER tester thoughts:

“Easy carving and easy skiing with freestyle attitude. This is a new wave carver for those who want to add a bit of flair to their on-piste style.”

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