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The biggest descents ask a lot from your equipment. You’ll need tenacious edge hold and dependable stability for billy goating through no- fall zones while maintaining enough float to surf high-speed turns through creamy pow and perfect corn. The Locator 9
The perfect backcountry partner is someone who is up for anything and will never let you down whether the conditions are all time, apocalyptic or something in between. Sounds a lot like the Locator 104. Multi-day hut trip in your future? The lightweight co
When deep powder is in the forecast and big terrain is on the menu, reach for the Locator 112. The big dog of the Locator Series has a shape optimized for huge float and high speeds thanks to a long radius with low-profile camber and rocker lines. The ligh
The Declivity X 102 brings a completey new construction to a proven shape, adding some big mountain chops to narrower chassis that excels in a variety of conditions. The poplar core adds some pop and stability, while the redesigned ATBX Titanal layer cuts
The Armada Declivity X 108 is an all-new freeride ski designed for full-throttle charging. Designed with the modern freeride skier in mind, the Declivity X 108 can eats up high speeds thanks to a a poplar core and a TI layer underfoot, while the long, low
The Declivity X 115 is a true big-mountain package for full-on shredding. New for this year, the Declivity X gets a reworked flex profile with a bit more float and forgiveness courtesy of an updated glass package, but it still delivers unequaled stability
The Whitewalker perfectly compliments Sammy’s skiing, a unique mix of surf-inspired style and full-throttle shredding. It’s a powder- focused twin tip that’s stable enough to charge exposed lines and take big hits, yet it’s light enough for human-powered b
Bringing light to new heights, the ARV 116 JJ UL floats like a butterfly and cuts like a butter knife for the definitive BC freestyle experience. With an ultralight Caruba Core, the JJ UL is 25% lighter than the original for a nimble, smooth ride that’s ma
Sammy Carlson is one-of-a-kind, and he needs a ski that can keep up with the creativity he unleashes. Big brother to the OG Whitewalker, the 121 is Sammy’s ultimate deep pow-crushing freestyle tool. Unique shaping throughout the Whitewalker 121 helps it fl
For unwavering all-over protection that will follow you to the farthest reaches of the backcountry, go for Altostratus Stretch Gore-Tex Bib snow pants for men. Multi-day ski tours and dawn patrol split board missions are no match for the dextrous 2-layer m