Description

Armada Whitewalker 116 Skis 2026

Sammy Carlsons deep snow destroyer, the 2026 Armada Whitewalker 116 is a powder-focused freestyle machine that blends big-mountain confidence with the soul of a park skier. Whether you’re stomping switch landings in bottomless pillows or surfing down spines, the Whitewalker 116 is your ticket to total expression in soft snow.

Built for the Way Sammy Skis

• 116mm Waist: Perfectly balanced width for flotation in powder without feeling sluggish or bulky.
• AR Freestyle Rocker: Rockered tip and tail with camber underfoot lets you press, butter, slash, and float effortlessly in variable conditions.
• Ultralight Caruba Core: Lightweight for easier spins, faster bootpacks, and more nimble pow skiing without sacrificing strength.
• Smear Tech + Pin Tip & Tail: Unique shaping in the base reduces edge catch, maximizes maneuverability, and enhances the surfy, smeary feel Sammy loves.

For the Skier Who…

…sees powder not as a condition, but as a canvas. If your style is fluid, creative, and driven by expression rather than direction, the Whitewalker 116 is your ideal tool for pushing the boundaries of freestyle in the backcountry and resort powder alike.

Deep Dive Tech

• Lengths: 175, 185, 192 cm
• Dimensions (185cm): 139-116-135 mm
• Turn Radius: 18 m
• Weight: 1800g per ski
• Core: Caruba Core
• Sidewall: AR75 Sidewall
• Base: Comp Series Base
• Edge: 1.7 Lightweight Edge

Signature Vibe

Sammy Carlson isnt just an athletehes an innovator. The Whitewalker 116 reflects his creative evolution, offering freeride power with freestyle spirit. Compared to the ARV 116 JJ, the Whitewalker is lighter and more backcountry-inspired with unique shaping elements built for progressive riders who take freestyle into deep snow.

Bottom Line: The Armada Whitewalker 116 is your ride-or-die powder twin, combining buttery playfulness with the stability to stomp big lines and land switch in soft snow.

Its not just a skiits Sammys vision on snow. Ride the Whitewalker 116 and create your own lines.