Armada 176 cm Declivity 88 C Skis

Since the introduction of the Armada Declivity collection, we can’t help but feel like the 88 C has been overlooked by many. That’s not exactly surprising, as is often the case when there’s a single outlier among a group of skis that share a lot of consistencies. The Declivity 88 C differs from other Declivity models in the sense that it doesn’t use any metal laminates, but rather relies on carbon laminates as a supporting material to the lightweight Caruba wood core. As has become evident, anytime a brand opts for carbon instead of metal, the perception is that it’s somehow an inferior ski. We think that’s selling these models short, however, as there are a ton of benefits to carbon construction. It’s often lighter, more energetic, and more responsive at slower or more moderate speeds. The differences between the Declivity 88 C and Ti models end at the construction, however, as the ski shares the same overall shaping concept and features a directional profile with smooth rocker lines and some subtle early taper.