Tracer 118 Skis 2022

About the Armada Tracer 118

The Tracer 118 CHX is our ultimate Big Mountain performer. Elf Shoe Technology in the nose and a slight tail rocker keep things surfy, but this ski is designed with big boy terrain in mind, integrating Adaptive Mesh to absorb and power through any snow condition. Armada paired an even lighter Poplar-Caruba wood core to a larger fiberglass package to further decrease weight and add durability. Titanal reinforcement underfoot and AR 75 Sidewall construction keep the ski damp and powerful for when you need it most.

The Armada Tracer 108 is part of the new and improved Tracer range, featuring a lighter construction, a more playful, intuitive flex and increased durability. The bigger brother to the go-anywhere Tracer 98 the 108 width Tracer definitely leans more towards the backcountry enthusiast but in-bounds it still performs admirably.

Compared with past seasons Armada have lightened the Tracer 108 by 7%, meaning that it now has a stated weight of 1750g, putting it firmly into the freetouring category, light enough to tour on but not so light that it can't blast through choppy terrain. The way in which Armada have lightened this ski is by constructing the wood core from Poplar and Caruba. Poplar is a wood that is commonly used in Armada skis and offers a smooth and predictable feel, whilst the Caruba brings excellent weight saving and enhances the stable ride. Further to the Hybrid Caruba core the Tracer 108 features an updated Innegra mesh construction, now under the name Adaptive mesh. The Adaptive Mesh brings dampening and power to the ski, underfoot it is crisscrossed for stability but the further you get to the extremities of the ski the more vertical the criss-cross becomes, meaning that the torsional stiffness in the tip and tail is reduced, creating a more playful sensation. Ultimately what this creates is a powerful ski underfoot but an easy to engage, intuitive and playful ski in the tip and tail, making it a phenomenal ski for a variety of builds, abilities and terrain.

The comp series base gives added speed to the ski whilst the AR75 sidewall ensures that you're locked in underfoot but can still gently bend into a turn at slow speeds. On top of this the whole Tracer series features Taper Tops, beveled edges that reduce the weight which have been highlighted this year with a matte finish, to go with the gloss topsheet.

All of the technology in the new Tracer comes together into a perfect blend of reliability, playfulness and a lightweight profile. For anyone considering heading into the backcountry the Armada Tracer 108 is a ski that has to be considered, it has all of the playful character that you would expect from an Armada ski whilst still providing you with a trustworthy platform to push your speed and ability. great for first-time backcountry skiers or experienced enthusiasts the 108 Tracer is an excellent freeride/ski touring addition to any quiver.

Please Note: This ski has been drill mounted but unused, the drill holes have been repaired and sealed and a new set of bindings can be remounted. The skis are otherwise new and unused and won't effect the performance of the ski's. This can be seen in the product images.