Armada

Arv 116 Jj Ul Ski - 2026

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The ARV 116 JJ UL is my go-to for deep days in the backcountry. It’s insanely light for a 116mm waist, which makes the uphill manageable, but it still rips on the way down. Smear Tech in the tips and tails gives it that buttery feel in deep snow and lets me pivot on a dime."

When the storm delivers and the skintrack leads to the untouched, we trust the Armada ARV 116 JJ UL Ski to carry us there—and float us down in style. This ultralight version of Armada’s legendary powder twin is designed for deep snow objectives where playful agility and uphill efficiency matter just as much as downhill performance.

Built with a full Caruba wood core and lightweight 1.7mm edges, the JJ UL keeps the grams down without compromising stability or feel. AR Freestyle Rocker provides smooth float and effortless smear turns, while Smear Tech adds 3D beveling in the tips and tails for a surfy, catch-free ride in soft snow. AR75 sidewalls ensure precision underfoot and forgiveness at the ends, making this ski surprisingly versatile for its width. From bottomless tree lines to open alpine bowls, the JJ UL transforms big lines into playful canvases.