Many of us want a frontside carving ski that provides the confidence-inducing edge grip of a race ski but the ease of use of something a bit more forgiving. The Armada Reliance 82 Ti skis with bindings sure fits the bill for a ski like that. It’s cool to see a ski like this coming from Armada, a brand that has traditionally dominated the freestyle realm. Let's just say the Reliance 82 Ti diverges from that mold quite a bit. This thing is a directional charger that provides unwavering edge hold on the firmest of days all while felling effortless and easy to ski. Armada designed the Reliance 88 Ti with a Caruba wood core which keeps the ski feeling light and nimble. A sheet of metal can be found both on top of and underneath the core which keep the ski damp and stable. The sheet of metal on top of the core features Armada’s Articulated Titanal Banding Technology which gives the ski a smooth yet energetic feel in and out of the turn. A generous sidecut, camber under foot and a full sidewall construction provided the precision and unwavering edge hold you need for hard carves on firm snow, while the slight rocker profile adds the skis overall maneuverable feel.