Armada ANTIMATTER 82 W Ski Set + Bindings

Designed for ambitious female skiers looking to push their limits on the slopes, the Armada ANTIMATTER 82 W ski is part of a performance-oriented frontside all-mountain line. With an 82 mm waist width, it strikes a versatile balance: narrow enough for precise carving on hard snow, yet wide enough to venture off-piste in a variety of conditions. This ski is designed for advanced to expert skiers seeking quick edge changes, confident control at high speeds, and sharp turns. The ANTIMATTER 82 W’s strength lies in its balance of responsiveness and stability, supported by a meticulously engineered construction.

An all-mountain profile designed for the piste and varied terrain

The Armada ANTIMATTER 82 W’s profile is based on an All-Mountain Rocker: a slight rocker at the tip and tail frames a central camber underfoot. This hybrid profile offers the best of both worlds. The camber underfoot ensures solid grip on hard snow and direct energy transfer during carves, while the rocker zones make it easier to initiate turns and provide a bit of forgiveness on groomed snow or off-piste. The result: the ski remains responsive and precise without becoming unforgiving in technical sections.

Dimensions and radius: designed for fast, high-angle turns

The sidecut dimensions of the ANTIMATTER 82 W are 128/82/110 mm for a standard length of 174 cm, with a turning radius of 15.9 m. This intermediate turning radius facilitates dynamic, high-frequency turns without being too short for sustained speeds. The 82 mm waist places this alpine ski in the all-mountain frontside category: narrow enough to bite into the piste with precision, yet wide enough to maintain adequate float on cold or slightly powdery snow. The available lengths, 158 and 166 cm, allow each skier to choose the model that best suits her body type and skiing style.

Construction: Titanal, carbon, and a wood core to combine power and responsiveness

The construction of the ANTIMATTER 82 W incorporates several complementary materials, each offering the following specific benefits:

• Caruba Core (lightweight wood, poplar): Lightweight and responsive, it provides immediate agility during direction changes while ensuring balanced stability at speed.
• Titanal Reinforcement (ATB Articulated Titanal Banding): This titanium band improves shock absorption on uneven terrain and enhances the precision of force transfer, without unnecessarily adding weight to the ski.
• Carbon Reinforcement: It contributes to the ski’s overall responsiveness, accelerating the elastic rebound after each turn for more dynamic link-up turns.
• AR100 Sidewall (solid construction): The solid construction ensures direct power transfer to the edge, guaranteeing precise control during high-angle turns.
• Comp Series Base (sintered UHMW-PE with carbon): high-performance glide, good wax retention, and increased durability for intensive on-piste use.

The measured flex, with a 6 on the tip and a 8 on the waist and tail, confirms this ski’s demanding character: flexible at the tip to facilitate turn initiation, stiff underfoot and at the tail to maintain power and stability during the push phase.

Who is this ski for, and on what terrain?

The profile of the advanced to expert skier—comfortable on red or black runs and eager to explore the edges of the piste—is a perfect match for what the Armada ANTIMATTER 82 W offers. Its technical construction, dynamic turning radius, and 82 mm waist make it a well-rounded tool for skiers who want to improve their carving skills while retaining the freedom to venture off the beaten path. A ski designed for days when you want to ski fast, with precision, and without compromising on control.