The new ARV 112 is noticeably different and all the better for it.
Shape/Flex/Construction:
Matching the shape of the rest of the ARV line, the 112 is still very freestyle.
It sits at 135 in the tip, and a mere 5mm skinnier at 130mm in the tail.
The taper to 112mm underfoot is definitely less aggressive than many other skis in the category.
To put it loosely, you know its an Armada when you ski it.
As most great skis do these days, the 112 has a healthy dose of camber underfoot.
There are some cool features on this model, big one to note are a 2.5mm Impact edges.
That’s thicker than the all-mountain but you could ride it in the park models from other brands.
Ill say it again for anybody who is wondering what this ski can do.
IT IS BUILT AS A FREESTYLE SKI.
There is enough camber underfoot that you’re free to lay them on edge and hold a turn.
They want to turn, they are poppy, but they are still smooth and surprisingly easy to ski.
To add, they have a very playful swingweight, as any good freestyle ski should.
That tip-and-tail rocker is really the move in my eyes.
If youre going up on a sunny day to rip some park laps, its not the first choice.
But if it was my only choice, I would still have a blast and be just fine.
I took a couple of cheeky park laps between zones where I actually wanted to ski it.
It has a good swingweight for mountain riding, and better than comparable width options for park skiing.
It is an ARV, but obviously it’s a bit wide to be considered a park ski.
Durability
Ill have to update this as I get more days on them.
They are in perfect shape after a couple light rock scares and a few rails.
The Sender is more damp and calm and also rides a bit shorter.
So if you like the longer feel, ARV is a great choice.
The dampness on the Sender is very noticeable compared to the ARV.
I generally prefer a ski with some kick to it, so I like the ARV.
The KF is super playful, and a lot of that playfulness lives in the tail.
The ARV is a more balanced powder ski, the KF is specific to a certain style of riding.
It matches my riding style perfectly and is exactly what I look for in a powder ski.
