Armada Short Pants Paradox Skis 2024

Product Details

Rocker Type

EST Freeride Rocker– Forebody rocker and extra tip taper combine to create EST for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber under foot with no tail rocker ensures these skis stay on rails when carving is the priority.

Flex

Flex (1=Soft, 10=Stiff)– Tip: 7 | Mid: 6 | Tail: 9

Shape

Pin Tip

Core

Caruba Core– Armada´s lightest wood species creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and dampness required for descending in the gnarliest of terrain. This core makes no concessions in its quest for ultralight performance.

Sidewalls

AR100 Sidewall– Superior edge grip for precision on the hardest of snow surfaces.

Base

Comp Series Base– Sintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon aids in speed and durability on snow.

Edges

2.1 All-Mountain Edge– Heat treated and built to avoid excess weight while maintaining durability, this edge gives the best balance of durability and feel of Armada´s whole collection.

Additional Features

Smear Tech Tail– A 3D beveled base in the tail creates a unique feel in all snow conditions. Less likely to catch in crud, self-centering in deep snow, and uncatchable on takeoffs, Smear Tech lets you float effortlessly whether sliding forwards, backwards, left, or right.

Binding Compatibility

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.

Specs

• Terrain: Big Mountain More

  Terrain

  
  
  Big MountainBig 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.
  
  
  
• Skis: No Bindings
• Ability Level: Advanced-Expert More

  Ability Level

  
  
  Advanced-ExpertWhether 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.
  
  
  
• Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber More

  Rocker Type

  
  
  Rocker/CamberRocker/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.
  
  
  
• Turning Radius: Long More

  Turning Radius

  
  
  Long> 22 m radius is best for powder and big-mountain.
  
  
  
• Core/Laminates: Wood
• Tail Type: Flat More

  Tail Type

  
  
  FlatThis 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.
  
  
  
• Warranty: 2 Years