Armada ARV 116 JJ UL Skis 2026

The JJ is back, it's lighter, looser, and still one of the coolest skis on the mountain when the snow gets deep. We're stoked they included it in the Zero series line-up for this season. The 116 JJ UL takes Armada’s most iconic powder shape and drops weight without dropping the feel. For days when the snow is stacking and the terrain’s wide open, it’s hard to beat what this ski brings to the table.

This thing floats like crazy (no surprise there) but what makes it special is how efforless it is to ski. It slashes, smears, and pivots like it’s reading your mind (it might be), which makes tight trees, pillow zones, and funky terrain features more like a playground than a puzzle. The Caruba core keeps it insanely light so it’s equally at home on a deep resort day or on your feet for a backcountry mission, if that's your thing.

Despite the “UL” tag, this ski doesn’t feel hollow or nervous. It’s still got energy. Still pops. Still feels like a real ski, just without the extra weight. The flex is playful, but solid enough to stomp landings and stay composed in variable snow, especially when you keep things playful instead of trying to charge like you're in a ski movie or late to aprés.

Armada’s been evolving this shape for over a decade, and it shows. The tip and tail taper keep it loose and surfy, the rocker profile keeps you on top of the snow, and the mount point gives you options depending on how freestyle you want to go. This is truly a legendary pow ski. You need one.