2025 Armada Declivity 92 Ti

While parts of the 2025 Armada Declivity 92 Ti have changed, most of it has stayed the same, and that’s wonderful news for active and precise skiers who are looking for a one-trick pony for high level all-mountain skiing. Since its inception, the Declivity 92 Ti has blurred the lines between all-mountain and freeride, and most skiers have fallen on the side of the wonderful carving character of this ski. Anything else it can do is total gravy, and the good news is that there’s a lot of gravy here. This ski has consistently been one of the most versatile all-mountain skis and it’s hard to find a skier that’s had a bad time on the 92 Ti. It mixes fun and playfulness with a serious business-like demeanor quite effectively, and on the feet of the right skier, it can do everything.

Built with a poplar wood core instead of caruba, the ski gets a bit of a boost in the density and smoothness department. While this move in wood adds about 150 grams to each ski, it all makes sense when you get on it. It’s still not that heavy at 2075 grams in the 188, as it’s always been on the lighter side for the performance it delivers. We still see the articulated titanal banding here as the metal laminate incorporates slits in the forebody that are filled with an elastomer material. This gives the ski its high-end feel and draws comparisons to top-flight brands like Stockli when it comes to the overall quality and silence. It’s all about the blend of attributes, as Grant Wieler notes that “This ski is super fun and I think it ranks as one of the more playful in the category, while still retaining a really nice powerful feel for on-piste skiing.” If you can be both powerful and playful, then you’ve accomplished something rare. With a natural and cohesive feel, this ski is stiff underfoot, so you’re getting a ton of feedback and edge grip from the build.

The shape helps too, as the camber underfoot pairs well with the stiffness of the construction to deliver maximum power and energy to the edges of the ski. David Wolfgang is also impressed by the profile’s ability to influence the energy of the ski: “What a fun playful ski. Felt light and springy. Was always ready to engage in another turn. the ski kept shouting ‘let's Play.’” This springiness is a direct result of the camber underfoot, which has not changed for this year. One of the nice things about the Declivity series is that they change rocker and taper per width, so each Declivity has the appropriate shape and profile for the application. In the 92, as you may guess, it’s about average. This is to hit has many notes and check as many boxes as possible. There’s some tail rocker, but this is truly a directional freeride ski that loves to be engaged in a carved turn. While you can break free from it, it’s happier when committed.

Most skiers will be in the advanced to expert realm to maximize the potential of the Declivity 92 Ti. If you’re more aggressive and looking for a bit of a challenge, there’s no reason to not size up if you’re in the middle. It’s a pretty turny ski with a 17.5-meter arc in the 180, and it’s on the manageable side of the spectrum for such a high-performance ski. Still, those with good skills and a decent work ethic will love the capabilities while those who are looking to be more moderate might find the shorter sizes to be more amenable to their needs and wants. Either way, the move to the poplar wood core takes this ski to the next level, much to the pleasure and delight of accomplished skiers everywhere.