The Armada Trace 98 19/20 is a lightweight freeride ski designed for riders who spend as much time skinning up as they do shredding down. With a 98 mm waist underfoot, it aims to balance float in softer snow with enough edge grip for firmer pitches, making it a versatile choice for mixed backcountry days.
The Trace 98’s construction keeps each ski at just 1 360 g (at 164 cm), which falls into the pure touring weight category for freeride skis. That reduced mass makes long ascents feel less taxing, so you can reach more remote lines without as much strain. The flat mounting area gives you freedom to choose bindings and position them for the best lift or descent performance.
Its 127/98/119 mm sidecut shapes a 17 m radius (at 164 cm), which translates to medium-radius turns—enough to hold a carving line without feeling locked in. A tighter radius would favor quick pivots, while a larger one would suit high-speed arcing; this setup sits in the middle to handle varied terrain. The flat binding interface means you can fit a range of bindings to match your preferred boot-to-ski feel.