Armada Tracer 98 (2020)
2020 Men's All-Mountain Ski Review
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Brand: Armada
Model: Tracer 98
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
132/98/123
Lengths (cm)
164, 172, 180, 188
Radius (m)
18
Gender
Male
Level
Advanced
Quickness / Maneuverability
4.21 / 5
Playfulness
4 / 5
Forgiveness
3.5 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
3.43 / 5
Crud Performance
3.93 / 5
Balance of Skills
3.64 / 5
Flotation
3.71 / 5
The all-new Tracer 98 is oriented for more off-piste adventures than carving, but testers found it could still hold its own on groomers while excelling in variable snow conditions. With an all-Caruba wood core and an adaptive mesh laminate to increase torsional rigidity while allowing for an optimized flex, the ski had testers raving about its playful demeanor and broad appeal.
STRENGTHS: Quickness, Playfulness
WEAKNESS: Hard Snow
Shop Talk 2020: Armada Tracer 98
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