Armada Declivity Skis 2015
Armada Declivity Skis 2015
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Product Info
As JP Auclair started exploring the possibilities of ski mountaineering, a new tool was needed. Enter the Armada Declivity Skis. Balancing uphill performance with downhill enjoyability, the Armada Declivity was designed for technical terrain and high mountains. Two layers of titanal provide stability, AR Nose Rocker gives float, while a longer turning radius makes the ski stable, even on the steepest terrain or the gnarliest wind-blasted snow. A flat tail accommodates any skin clip and makes the ski a valuable mountaineering tool. If the high peaks are your goal and you want a balance of uphill and downhill performance, then the Declivity is for you.
Product Details
Rocker Type
AR Nose Rocker – Traditional sidecut profile with tip rocker - for all mountain everyday ripping
Flex
Flex – Tip - 7, Waist - 8, Tail - 7.5 (1 = Softest, 10 = Stiffest)
Core
Hybrid Tour Light Core – Armada's lightest core specifically formulated for touring.
Laminates
Carbon Fiber Layup – Carbon fiber strips laid in from tip to tail add liveliness to ski.
Carbon Kevlar Stringers – Carbon and Kevlar stringers used in the tail to add pop and extend life
Titanal – Two layers of titanium aluminum provide stability at the highest of speeds
Laminate Matrix – Directional layering of fiberglass dictates flex pattern and torsional rigidity.
Sidewalls
AR50 Sidewall – Cap in the tip and tail, sidewall under foot - balancing performance characteristics with lower swing-weight and increased durability.
Base
Comp Base – Armada's fastest base
Edges
1.7 Edge – Light, strong, heat treated for durability
Additional Features
I-Clip Tail – Easily accommodates Armada skins or any skin of your choice.
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain, Big Mountain, Alpine Touring
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm. Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber Rocker/Camber skis pair a traditional cambered profile underfoot with an elongated, early rise tip borrowed from fully rockered skis. This profile places the front contact point further back from the tip, while the rear contact point remains close to the tail. The rockered tip allows for better flotation and less edge catch for increased float in deep snow, while the cambered rear stores and transmits energy similarly to a fully cambered ski.
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Turning Radius:
Long
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Turning Radius
Long > 22 m radius is best for powder and big-mountain.
- Core/Laminates: Aramid (Kevlar®), Carbon, Metal, Wood
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Tail Type:
Flat
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Tail Type
Flat This is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.
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Ski Awards:
Powder Magazine Skier's Choice, Freeskier Editor's Pick
- Athletes: JP Auclair
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 168 | 176 | 184 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Width (mm) | 124 | 126 | 128 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 94 | 96 | 98 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 114 | 116 | 118 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 22 | 24 | 26 |