How does this compare to the Blacks Crows Atris as a allround backcountry ski?
Guys, when does full review become available for everyone?
Hi Alex,
We should be publishing the full review of the Tracer 108 within the next 1-2 months.
Best,
– Luke
Thanks for the review Luke!
As a long time fan of both the Invictus and JJ series I’m leaning towards the Tracer 118 CHX (188) as a my new powder ski this season. Curious if you’ve had a chance yet or plan on skiing this model later this year?
Hi Bill,
We haven’t yet skied the Tracer 118 CHX, but we’re hoping to get on it this winter.
– Luke
Hi Luke, very interesting ski… Have you also skied the 98?
I have not skied the Tracer 98, but given that they share the same construction and a similar shape, I imagine that the Tracer 98 should feel like a slightly more firm-snow-oriented version of the Tracer 108.
— Luke
Does it feel more or less playful than the Backland 107?
Thanks!
We haven’t yet skied the new Backland 107, so that comparison will have to wait until we can get on that ski.
— Luke
Ok thanks
Also how does it compare to the rustler 10 as a freeride ski?
Thanks for the review, super sick shots at Cameron Pass!
Awesome review Luke! I’ve decided that this will be the ski that I will spent the majority of my season in Whistler on. But not sure about length. I’m 5 foot 7 inches and 142lbs, and my ability level is intermediate to advanced. Initially I thought that 180 was a no brainer, but have been recommended 172. I’ve spent quite a bit of time on the head Kore 105 and enjoyed that in the 180 length, however, that was in alpine Meadows whereas the armada will primarily be used in trees.
I know length is never an easy thing to comment on, but I thought since you mentioned it in your review that you might have a bit of advise.
I currently telemark ski on the Atomic Backland FR 102 and Atomic Theory, however, I’ve been thinking about going to a step-in 22 Design Outlaw X binding on a new ski. The 2 skis I’ve been reading reviews about are the Atomic Backland 107 or the Armada Tracer 108. Your review makes the Armada sound like it could be a really great tellie ski (a light, playful ski), but I’m still not sure I want to move away from Atomic.
I hate decisions!
Hi,
is the factory recommended mount point right for the tecton binding?
I ski this Armada 108 Tracer with Outlaw X binding and it is awesome. I use the 180cm , mounted center and love it. I am 5’11 and about 145-150lbs with gear on. Advanced skier. I came from Atomic Automatic 102 and this ski far surpasses the Atomic IMO. Move away from the Atomic. You wont regret it and you wont regret those Outlaws…I came from Freerides and what a difference.
Brice,
After skiing on the Tracer for the last two months (about 40 days), I’m extremely happy I took your advice and moved from the Atomic to the Tracer\Outlaw combo.
I want to ask if I can put the marker baron but the EPF version. Because the shape of ski on the top side make those ” edges ” so it might be a problem with drilling the holes of the wide binding
Hi! Any thoughts on the most stable wider ski for a super lightweight short 15 year old that competes in Big Mtn comps? It needs to be damp enough to absorb cliff drops, but then he starts running into it being TOO stiff and planks, and not able to maneuver for his size (110 lbs/5’3″) He’s currently on a Blizzard Rustler 10 in a 165 but also needs something a little wider for powder days. The Soul 7 is too soft.
Armada tracer 108 vs Line sick day 104?
How does this compare to the Blacks Crows Atris as a allround backcountry ski?
Guys, when does full review become available for everyone?
Hi Alex,
We should be publishing the full review of the Tracer 108 within the next 1-2 months.
Best,
– Luke
Thanks for the review Luke!
As a long time fan of both the Invictus and JJ series I’m leaning towards the Tracer 118 CHX (188) as a my new powder ski this season. Curious if you’ve had a chance yet or plan on skiing this model later this year?
Hi Bill,
We haven’t yet skied the Tracer 118 CHX, but we’re hoping to get on it this winter.
– Luke
Hi Luke, very interesting ski… Have you also skied the 98?
I have not skied the Tracer 98, but given that they share the same construction and a similar shape, I imagine that the Tracer 98 should feel like a slightly more firm-snow-oriented version of the Tracer 108.
— Luke
Does it feel more or less playful than the Backland 107?
Thanks!
We haven’t yet skied the new Backland 107, so that comparison will have to wait until we can get on that ski.
— Luke
Ok thanks
Also how does it compare to the rustler 10 as a freeride ski?
Thanks for the review, super sick shots at Cameron Pass!
Awesome review Luke! I’ve decided that this will be the ski that I will spent the majority of my season in Whistler on. But not sure about length. I’m 5 foot 7 inches and 142lbs, and my ability level is intermediate to advanced. Initially I thought that 180 was a no brainer, but have been recommended 172. I’ve spent quite a bit of time on the head Kore 105 and enjoyed that in the 180 length, however, that was in alpine Meadows whereas the armada will primarily be used in trees.
I know length is never an easy thing to comment on, but I thought since you mentioned it in your review that you might have a bit of advise.
I currently telemark ski on the Atomic Backland FR 102 and Atomic Theory, however, I’ve been thinking about going to a step-in 22 Design Outlaw X binding on a new ski. The 2 skis I’ve been reading reviews about are the Atomic Backland 107 or the Armada Tracer 108. Your review makes the Armada sound like it could be a really great tellie ski (a light, playful ski), but I’m still not sure I want to move away from Atomic.
I hate decisions!
Hi,
is the factory recommended mount point right for the tecton binding?
I ski this Armada 108 Tracer with Outlaw X binding and it is awesome. I use the 180cm , mounted center and love it. I am 5’11 and about 145-150lbs with gear on. Advanced skier. I came from Atomic Automatic 102 and this ski far surpasses the Atomic IMO. Move away from the Atomic. You wont regret it and you wont regret those Outlaws…I came from Freerides and what a difference.
Brice,
After skiing on the Tracer for the last two months (about 40 days), I’m extremely happy I took your advice and moved from the Atomic to the Tracer\Outlaw combo.
I want to ask if I can put the marker baron but the EPF version. Because the shape of ski on the top side make those ” edges ” so it might be a problem with drilling the holes of the wide binding
Hi! Any thoughts on the most stable wider ski for a super lightweight short 15 year old that competes in Big Mtn comps? It needs to be damp enough to absorb cliff drops, but then he starts running into it being TOO stiff and planks, and not able to maneuver for his size (110 lbs/5’3″) He’s currently on a Blizzard Rustler 10 in a 165 but also needs something a little wider for powder days. The Soul 7 is too soft.