PIPE CLEANER £460

Construction:
Wood core, carbon stringers, race base

Picking up big marks for all-round ability, the Pipe Cleaner is a pipe-specific ski that's well-loved by general riders because they just happen to have excellent piste performance. Another high-spec Armada which happens to be used by handy riders like, well, the Armda owners and team riders. It's no surprise that the Pipe Cleaner excels here because it has to deliver mighty grip and stability in the pipe. It sticks with regular camber to force the nose and tail and engage the edges as fast as possible. The wideish turn radius and powerful nose and tail make it huge fun on the hardpack, though compromise it in deeper off-piste.