Armada

Stranger 100 Ski - 2026

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I didn’t expect how fun these skis would be. They carve better than most soft-flexing skis, but still love to butter and slash. The edgeless tip gives a loose, surfy feel, while the springboard tail pops you out of every turn or trick. It’s like a freestyle ski with big-mountain intuition."

We’ve been chasing the perfect balance between surfy fun and high-speed carving—and with the Armada Stranger 100 Skis, we found it. Designed for skiers who like to play with terrain as much as they like to charge it, the Stranger offers a ride that’s buttery and intuitive without losing edge grip when you need to lock it in.

A lightweight poplar wood core delivers predictable flex and stability across variable snow, while the AR Freestyle Rocker profile gives us rocker in the tip and tail with a positive camber platform underfoot for quick carving response. Unique details like the edgeless tip reduce swing weight and improve maneuverability in tight terrain, while the springboard-style tail adds rebound and playful pop. Add in the durable S7 base and oversized 2.5mm edges, and the Stranger is just as ready for laps through the park as it is ripping spring corn or side hits on the way to the lift.