2027 Armada AntiMatter 92

The all-new 2027 Armada AntiMatter 92 picks right up where the much-loved Declivity 92 left off, especially in terms of it being a generally awesome ski. We first got on the new AntiMatter 92 this past year and instantly found a lot to like. There are some structural changes to the ski that add some off-trail capabilities and a bit more of a freeride influence, but the mold, shape, and profile return unchanged from Declivity. This ski is still ideally suited for advanced and expert skiers who like to ski aggressively on-trail and who also like a bit of forgiveness for off-trail adventures. In the true spirit of an all-mountain ski, the AntiMatter 92 is a strong choice for strong skiers.

While we still get a poplar core construction, the AntiMatter 92 gets an updated metal laminate. We don’t get to talk about Articulated Titanal Banding anymore, but now we get to talk about Speed Metal! In the spirit of the fast-paced guitar riffs from bands such as Anthrax, early Metallica, or Slayer, the Speed Metal laminate is basically a narrower laminate that sits just wider than the binding zone and runs full length from tip to tail. This provides stability and smoothness while keeping the edges of the skis unencumbered and more amenable to softer snow and increased mobility. Not too far off from Declivity, the 180 cm AntiMatter 92 has a stated weight of 2000 g/ski. It’s stiff, but not overbearing, allowing for creativity, versatility, and power.

The shape stays the same for 2027 and it’s interesting to note how the new construction interacts with that footprint. With a bit less of an emphasis on adjusting torsional stiffness, the new build is smoother and steadier in a fall-line format. We get measurements of 132/92/118 which generate a 17.5-meter turn radius in the 180 cm length. This makes it a clean and round turner when up on edge, and that’s one of the things we noticed the most—these skis are capable of some very aggressive edge angles with supreme smoothness and stability. You can feel the acceleration of the ski both into and out of carved turns—it's a notably good carver for this width. The profile of the ski continues to be more all-mountain oriented with tip and tail rocker to go along with relatively high camber underfoot. We’ve always noticed how the energy and pop of these 92’s were always top class and that continues into the 2027 year with AntiMatter for sure. There’s enough tail rocker to make the ski amenable to shorter turns in tighter spaces, but this is still mainly a directional shape versus anything more freeride-oriented in nature.

We’re stoked on the new AntiMatter series as a whole. The new 92 takes the model lineup to the next level with strong all-mountain performance and a smooth and composed feel. Skiers who have loved the Declivity in the past will slide right in to the AntiMatter with no issues whatsoever. This ski is an ideal choice for an advanced or an expert skier who want a predictable, poised, and powerful ski to attack the fall line and shred the groomers like the guitar riff of Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades.”