Armada Pipe Cleaner Ski 2013

The Pipe Cleaner is the gold standard in half-pipe skiing. It is on the feet of more olympic hopefuls than any other ski on the market. This full camber ski generates speed and precision when you need it, and because half-pipes aren't forgiving these skis are equipted with bases and edges made for taking a beating.

Construction + Core

AR50 sidewall construction with a cap in the tip and tail and sidewall under foot. Hybrid double zone core with two high density wood stringers and ABS layers alongside the core for durability. Laminate matrix of directional layering of fiberglass dictates the flex and tortional rigidity. Carbon and kevlar stringers used in the tail to add pop and extend the life of the skis.

Skier Style + Ability

This is THE half-pipe/park specific ski. This ski is for the aspiring and seasoned park skier looking for a sport specific ski to help take them to the next nevel.

Shape + Flex

This is a positive cambered, twin tip ski with a moderate flex. The full camber engages the tip and tail of the ski and makes for a stronger edge hold. Designed with moderate flex in the tip and tail for popping and boosting airs, with a little more stiffness in the waist for more response and power when carving up pipe walls.

Base + Edges

Comp series base- Armadas fastest base. 2.5mm oversized edge, specially heat treated and built to resist impact damage from rails and icy pipe walls.

Turning Radius

16.5m @ 166cm, 17.5m @ 171cm, 19m @176cm, 20.5m @ 181cm

Core Material

Wood

Tip Width

116mm @ 166cm, 117mm @171, 118mm @176cm, 119mm @ 181cm

Waist Width

83mm @ 166cm, 84mm @171, 85mm @176cm, 86mm @ 181cm

Tail Width

106mm @ 166cm, 107mm @171, 108mm @176cm, 109mm @ 181cm