ARMADA BEATNIK
Shape/setback/taper
Directional Twin - No Setback - No Taper
Flex rating BY MFR.
Directional Flex: 7 out of 10 (felt closer to a 6)
Profile
Traditional Camber with Early Rise Nose & Tail Rocker
(Camrock)
Riding Style
All-Mountain Freestyle
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Overview
As Armada Beatnik is a brand new snowboard coming to the market and is Danimals snowboard of choice. The Beatnik is an all-mountain freestyle snowboard with a versatile directional twin shape and slighty stiffer than middle of the road flex.
It has early-rise rocker in the nose and tail for more play and float. And camber between the feet for edge hold, pop, and stability.
A perfect ride for intermediate to advanced riders who want to ride the whole mountain and all conditions throughout the season with freestyle flair without ever changing their set-up.
PROFILE
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SINTERED BASE - Holds wax exceptionally well, for riders who want to rip full-speed all over the resort. Composed of PTEX3000, a high-end HDPE that is ultra-high in molecular weight & allows the boards to glide extremely well in all snow conditions.
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Stainless Steel 2 x 4 Inserts
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7.4-8.1 METER SIDECUT
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POP-LOWNIA CORE: High-performance wood core that reduces weight while delivering high durability, incredible pop, & an energetic ride.
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BIAX GLASS - Softer than other layups, Biax Glass enhances the boards playfulness.
BAMBOOSTERS - Pop-enhancing inserts designed to provide incredible snap & response.
TITANAL IMPACT PLATES - Metal reinforcements placed directly under the bindings to absorb impact & chatter.
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ARTIST - Danimals' Dad with additions from Josh.
ARMADA BEATNIK IN ACTION
See the full video on YouTube from Evo here.
Rider review
I rode the 2026/2027 Armada Beatnik and this board actually reminded me a lot of the Capita Mercury, just a little bit softer. It has a camrocker profile with a waist that isn’t too wide or too narrow. And a versatile directional twin shape. Riding this board felt very familiar, like a board you've been on 100 days before. Overall, it just felt easy; it was easy to carve, easy to jump, easy to ollie, easy to land, and easy to turn. A very comfortable to ride snowboard that is all-mountain freestyle focused.
I wouldn't hesitate to take it in the park and off jumps or side-hits. The flex felt a little less rigid than the mercury, like a 6 out of 10. So it was not overly stiff at all. But if you got a bigger size, you could stiffen it up a little bit with that.
I was really impressed with the Armada Beatnik, and it was a great time to ride. Definitely a board I think you could give to any intermediate rider and up, and they'd have fun on it.
If you’re looking for a versatile all-mountain snowboard, that caters to freestyle riding, with the capability to still smash powder, and with a little free-riding prowess thrown in, then the Beatnik is a great choice for you.
- Cody (check out my stats in my rider profile)
JIBS
6/10
GETS THE JOB DONE
TREES
7/10
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
JUMPs
7/10
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
POW
6/10
GETS THE JOB DONE
CARVING
7/10
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
STABILITY
7/10
RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
VERSATILITY
10/10
AN ALL-MOUNTAIN FREESTYLE QUIVER KILLER
Similar Boards:
Capita Mercury (slightly stiffer), Jones Mountain Twin (less directional), Ride Shadowban (slightly more mellow), Rome Stale Crewzer (more pop).
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