2026 Armada Reliance 92 Ti

The 2026 Armada Reliance 92 Ti is a sweet ski with a new graphic but the same construction and profile as last year. This is great news for advanced skiers who like precision and active engagement on-piste with plentiful versatility. We love it when a brand like Armada makes a ski that branches out from their signature domain, and the Reliance series strays from the freestyle world by blending both all-mountain and freeride together in a powerful, directional ski. Proving its capabilities across the mountain, ex-racers with a need for speed and high-edge angle stability will find just as much to love about this ski as a big mountain skier looking for quickness and agility off-piste. It’s solid, sturdy, and powerful—capable of ripping carved turns and busting through crud and chop.

Reliance 92 Ti uses a full poplar wood core and a titanal laminate. The resulting performance delivers a smoother, more consistent feel with a higher level of density, which goes hand in hand with the rest of the build. It is still on the lighter side considering its level of performance. The unique use of metal applies in this model, and we’re grateful for that as it really steps up the amount of torsional stiffness and power. The articulated titanal banding is the technology that we see here, and it uses a metal laminate that incorporates slits in the forebody that are filled with elastomer material. This approach decreases torsional stiffness in the tip and forebody to allow for smoother, easier turn initiation. The more supple, forgiving tip speaks volumes in terms of the feel and ease of use. Strong and sturdy underfoot with ample maneuverability in the extremities, the foundation of the Reliance 92 Ti puts it in the higher caliber of all-mountain skis. Tester Alli Ruschp notes: “Love the reliance, always a surprisingly good edge hold, stable and smooth turns.”

The all-mountain and well-rounded shape and profile align well with the construction, giving it a cohesive, consistent feel from tip to tail. With camber underfoot pairing well with the level of stiffness from the build, maximum edge grip and power is achieved from edge to edge. This allows for excellent precision and strong carving capabilities, landing this ski closer in competition with brands like Volkl and Atomic. Another quality that testers have highlighted is the amount of springiness and energy, shooting you into your next turn with ease and silence. This is also a result of the amount of camber, which is balanced out by a decent amount of tip rocker and early rise in the tail. Providing a nice level of forgiveness and energy out of the tail, the directional shape keeps solid control and grip without leaving you feeling totally locked in your turn. As powerful as it is on-piste, it goes to show it is capable and enjoyable just about anywhere. Tester Kerry Douglas-Pearce states: “I really enjoyed how they popped from the end of the turn into initiating the next one, while managing to feel very stable too.”

The 2026 Armada Reliance 92 Ti is a strong, sturdy, and powerful ski that can vacillate between on and off-trail performance with ease. One of the most well-rounded, versatile all-mountain options, it certainly belongs on the feet of skilled skiers and those who can drive a ski with power yet want forgiveness and ease of control. Armada has done a phenomenal job at expanding the range of capabilities, allowing anyone from an ex-racer to a freeride enthusiast to reap the benefits of this ski. With crisp carving and smooth, silent character, this ski punches way above its level.