Armada Stranger 100

The Stranger 100 is built for skiers who want a playful, creative ride across the whole mountain. It bridges the gap between freestyle and all-mountain, making it ideal if you prefer slashing turns, hitting side hits, and navigating tight trees over straight-lining groomers.

With a 15.8m turn radius, this ski is exceptionally quick edge-to-edge. It allows you to initiate turns rapidly and carve tight lines, which makes it feel much more agile and fun in bumps or variable terrain than a traditional, longer-radius freeride ski.

While the Stranger 100 is designed for playfulness, the poplar and ash core provides enough stability for firm conditions. However, because it prioritizes maneuverability and freestyle versatility, it won't feel as locked-in or damp as a dedicated, heavy-metal directional charger on pure ice.

The Springboard Tail is engineered to give you extra pop and energy when exiting a turn or popping off natural features. It adds a lively, energetic feel to the back of the ski, making it easier to butter and play around the mountain.

The edgeless tip reduces swing weight, making the ski feel lighter and more nimble when you're initiating turns or spinning. It also helps the ski track smoothly through soft snow without hooking, contributing to that surfy, intuitive feel.

At 100mm underfoot, it offers decent float for light to moderate powder days, but it isn't a dedicated powder ski. It excels in mixed conditions and soft chop, but if you are looking for a ski specifically for deep backcountry days, you might want something wider.