Armada Antimatter 92 vs Invictus 92: Two All-Mountain Skis Compared

Introduction

Armada’s all-mountain lineup has two skis here that overlap in width but differ in character: the Antimatter 92 and the Invictus 92. Both sit at 92mm underfoot and are built for mixed terrain, but each one leans in a slightly different direction, and understanding that difference makes the buying decision a lot easier.

Armada Antimatter 92: Playful and Nimble

The Antimatter 92 stood out for being playful and nimble while still holding an edge well when laid over. Testers described it as strong and stiff underfoot but forgiving in the tip and tail, a balance that suits skiers who like to go fast and make turns but also want to ski variable lines, pop side hits, and have fun along the way.

On a day when the hardpack was getting chopped up, it kept delivering. The more the snow broke apart, the more fun there was to be had, and the ski handled the deteriorating conditions really well.

Armada Invictus 92: Smooth and Composed

The Invictus 92 shares its footprint and profile with the outgoing Invictus 92 TI, but with new construction underneath. That construction swap makes it a composed and fun all-mountain ski with a little more soft snow capability, and it gives up very little on-piste. There is maybe a touch of energy loss compared to the TI, but the high-end ceiling remains.

The key change is a pair of Speed Metal laminates instead of the TI’s articulated titanal banding. That is less metal overall, but tuned more specifically to what this ski is designed to do, and it makes the ski noticeably less harsh. The 180cm weight comes in around 1,900g, a solid spot for a ski meant to mix stability, power, and mobility.

Shape and Construction

Both skis lean toward a traditional rocker profile: nice positive camber underfoot, not a lot of rocker, just enough to feel fun and floaty, plus enough taper to keep the tips from hooking. In the tail, some rocker adds mobility in trees, bumps, and tight technical areas where you need to release the tail.

The Invictus 92’s slightly softer longitudinal flex acts as more suspension, giving a smoother, damper feel in softer snow and variable conditions. It still cuts cleanly through variable groomers, whether churned-up sugar or packed powder, and it enjoys being used at higher edge angles.

Which One Should You Buy?

The Antimatter 92 is the pick if playful, nimble performance and the ability to ski silly stuff matters most to you. The Invictus 92 makes more sense if you want a composed all-mountain ride that stays smooth in soft and variable snow while keeping a high performance ceiling on the groomers.

Both are strong pure all-mountain performers, and both bring a fun aspect to complement their on-trail character.

Conclusion

At 92mm underfoot, Armada gives you two flavors of all-mountain: the playful, forgiving Antimatter 92 and the smoother, dampened Invictus 92. Match the character to your skiing and you will be happy with either.