Armada Whitewalker 116 Skis — Sammy-Style Float, Lightning-Light Feel

Built with Sammy Carlson’s send-it ethos, the Whitewalker 116 is an ultralight, powder-first twin that stays loose and surfy when the snow stacks deep, yet stays composed when you open it up. Tapered tips and tails, a playful rocker profile, and Armada’s Smear Tech let you butter, slarve, and slash without catching—then lock an edge when it’s time to point it.

Why you’ll love it

• Pow-day freedom with real control — AR Freestyle Rocker (rockered tip & tail with positive camber underfoot) keeps the ski loose and pivoty in deep snow while maintaining bite on firmer entries and exits.

• Featherweight power — Caruba wood core (Armada’s lightest) trims grams for all-day agility while retaining the damping and backbone needed for big lines.

• Slash, surf, repeat — Pin/Tapered tip & tail plus Smear Tech (3D beveled base) reduce hookiness in chop, self-center in deep snow, and stay uncatchable on takeoffs and butters.

• Confidence at speed — Flex 7/9/8 (tip/waist/tail) brings strong mid-ski support for stability when you’re maching or stomping airs.

• Durable where it counts — AR75 Sidewall for edge grip underfoot, 1.7 Lightweight heat-treated edges to shave weight without giving up strength, and a fast Comp Series sintered UHMW base with carbon for glide.

Best for

Advanced to expert freeriders who want an ultralight, playful 116-mm twin that floats effortlessly, pivots on demand, and still holds it together when the terrain gets serious.

Tech specs

• Terrain: Big Mountain, Powder

• Profile: Rocker/Camber/Rocker (AR Freestyle Rocker)

• Flex (1–10): Tip 7 / Waist 9 / Tail 8

• Shape: Pin tip & tail • Tail: Full Twin Tip

• Core: Caruba wood

• Sidewalls: AR75 (75% sidewall / 25% cap)

• Base: Comp Series sintered UHMW w/ carbon additive

• Edges: 1.7 Lightweight, heat-treated

• Athlete: Sammy Carlson

• Series/Warranty: 2 years

Sizes, dimensions & radius

• Lengths (cm): 175 • 185 • 192

• Dimensions (tip/waist/tail, mm): 138/116/134.5 • 139/116/135 • 140/116/136

• Turning radius (m): 17 • 18 • 19

• Weight (per ski): ~1700 • 1800 • 1920 g

Binding & mount notes

• Choose a brake equal to the 116 mm waist or up to +15 mm wider (≈ 115–130 mm ideal).

• Mount on the recommended line for the best blend of float and stability; go slightly forward if you prioritize freestyle pow moves and switch landings.

Bottom line: A uniquely light, tapered twin that turns storm days into a playground—surfy, smear-y, and confidence-inspiring, just the way Sammy likes it.