2027 Armada ARV 116 JJ UL — Men's Powder Ski

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  • 116mm ultralight powder ski with Rocker/Camber/Rocker profile and a full Caruba wood core for effortless float on Big White's deepest days. In stock at both Fresh Air Kelowna locations.

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The Armada ARV 116 JJ UL is an ultralight powder ski built for the deepest days at Big White, when the Okanagan powder piles up and you want a ski that floats effortlessly without weighing you down. A full Caruba wood core paired with a Rocker/Camber/Rocker profile delivers generous tip and tail rocker for surfy, playful float, while Smear Tech shaping keeps things catch-free through variable, chopped-up snow.

   
KEY FEATURES

Full Caruba wood core — Armada's lightest — for a dramatically lower swing weight than the standard ARV 116 JJ

Rocker/Camber/Rocker (Freeride Rocker) profile with generous tip and tail rocker for effortless float

Smear Tech 3D-beveled tip and tail base for catch-free butters, slashes, and self-centering in deep snow

Laminate Matrix fiberglass layup for a lively, forgiving flex with quick response

1.7mm Lightweight Edge and AR75 sidewall construction to keep weight down without sacrificing edge hold

S7 sintered base for reliable glide and low maintenance

WHO IS THIS FOR

The ARV 116 JJ UL suits advanced-to-expert skiers who want a dedicated powder ski light enough to tour with, whether you're bootpacking Big White's steeper pockets or chasing fresh snow after a big Okanagan storm. It trades some hard-charging stability for weight savings, so it shines most on deep days rather than firm groomers. Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right ski and size in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to talk with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425.

WHY SHOP WITH US

As a certified Armada dealer, our team can help you select the right length, flex, and binding setup for your ability level and the terrain you ride most at Big White and Silver Star. We also offer full ski and board tuning, waxing, and binding mounting in-store. Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive).

FAQ

Is the Armada ARV 116 JJ UL good for backcountry touring?
Yes. The full Caruba wood core cuts significant weight versus the standard ARV 116 JJ, making it noticeably easier to skin or bootpack with — though the lighter build trades away some of the hard-charging stability of a heavier metal-laminate powder ski.

How does the Caruba wood core compare to a standard poplar core?
Caruba is a fast-growing, lightweight hardwood that shaves weight compared to poplar or ash cores while still delivering a lively, resilient flex. You get a noticeably lighter swing weight without the ski feeling flimsy underfoot.

What is Smear Tech and how does it affect the ski's performance?
Smear Tech is a 3D-beveled base shape in the tip and tail. It sheds snow, resists catching in crud, and self-centers in deep snow, which makes the ski feel forgiving and easy to slash, butter, or land on whether you're moving forward or switch.

SPECS

 

ROCKER PROFILE

Rocker/Camber/Rocker (Freeride Rocker)

SHAPE

Smear Tech — 3D-beveled base in tip and tail

CORE

Full Caruba wood core

FLEX

Tip 3 / Waist 5 / Tail 4 (1–10 scale, 10 = stiffest)

SIDEWALLS

AR75 (75% sidewall, cap construction at tip and tail)

LAMINATES

Laminate Matrix (directional fiberglass layup)

EDGES

1.7mm Lightweight Edge

BINDING COMPATIBILITY

Brake width equal to or up to 15mm wider than ski waist width; not sold with bindings

RIDE PROFILE

Terrain: Big Mountain, Powder

Ability Level: Intermediate–Advanced

Tail Type: Partial Twin Tip

Rocker Type: Freeride Rocker (Medium turn radius, 17–19m)

 

 

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