The Armada Tracer 98 21/22 is a ski built to tackle a mix of groomed runs and softer snow off-piste. With a 98 mm waist width, it strikes a balance between stability at speed and nimbleness when you need to change direction quickly.
Its 133/98/124 mm sidecut helps the ski initiate turns smoothly while offering enough surface underfoot for float in deeper snow. The 18.5 m turn radius (at 188 cm) is well suited to medium-radius arcs, giving you confidence on open slopes without feeling locked into one style of turn. At 1,700 g per ski, the Tracer 98 remains light enough to reduce leg fatigue over a long day, and the flat binding setup lets you position your bindings for the stance that suits you best.
Sidecut refers to the difference between the tip, waist and tail widths: a more pronounced hourglass shape helps the ski bend into a turn and then regain stiffness for stability. The turn radius describes the curve the ski naturally wants to carve—an 18.5 m radius means it will draw medium-sized arcs, making it versatile across varied terrain and speeds.
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Armada says about the Tracer 98 21/22
The crown jewel of the Tracer Series, the Tracer 98 is your everyday off-piste ski built with versatility in mind. A layer of Adaptive Mesh keeps the ride damp and stable while the beveled top edges create a lighter ski that can handle anything you throw its way. We paired a superlight Caruba Core to a more durable fiberglass construction making the Tracer 98 even lighter and more durable. Quick from edge-to-edge and capable in every condition from hardpack to powder, the Tracer 98 is the true one-ski quiver from resort to backcountry.