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Alek Oestreng’s Armada Sicko combines a tapered directional freeride shape with a freestyle-minded flex, hybrid camber and a fast sintered base for creative lines across the mountain.
Versatility
50% on-piste, 50% off-piste, 50% park;)
Grip
Very good grip on all types of snow.
The Armada Sicko 2027 Snowboard is Alek Oestreng’s natural freeride model, built for riders who see the whole mountain as a place to link creative lines. Its tapered directional outline adds useful float and drive, while the flex stays balanced enough to keep the board lively rather than overly serious.
Armada gives the Sicko a 6/10 flex, making it supportive at speed without turning it into a plank. The 20 mm setback, wider nose and narrower tail help the board settle naturally into a forward stance. In deeper snow the nose gets extra lift, while on piste the directional geometry gives you a clear platform to pressure through a turn.
The profile combines Traditional Camber with Early Rise Rocker. Camber keeps the edge engaged and gives the board energy when loaded, while the early rise at the contact zones makes turn entry less abrupt and adds forgiveness in softer or chopped-up snow. On our own profile scale, this is a Hybrid Camber construction.
Inside, the Pop-Lownia Bamboo Core blends poplar, paulownia and bamboo. Bamboo stringers at the contact points increase support and add pop, while Armada’s Hybrid Glass Mix uses biax glass above the core and triax glass below it for a blend of response, stability and controlled torsional movement. Bamboosters Carbon Stringers reinforce longitudinal response without making the board unnecessarily rigid across its width.
A PTEX 3000 sintered base is built for speed and wax retention, and Titanal Impact Plates reinforce the binding area. The result is a technical freeride board with a freestyle edge, suited to riders who want one directional platform for fast resort laps, natural features and deeper days.
Hybrid Camber profile

Features & Specs
- Shape: Tapered Directional
- Built for: Natural Freeride
- Flex: 6/10
- Profile: Traditional Camber with Early Rise Rocker
- Core: Pop-Lownia Bamboo Core
- Fiberglass: Hybrid Glass Mix, biax top and triax bottom
- Base: PTEX 3000 Sintered Base
- Reinforcement: Bamboosters Carbon Stringers
- Impact protection: Titanal Impact Plates
Size & Dimensions
Official Armada measurements. Rider weight is the main starting point, while waist width should be checked against boot size.
| Length (cm) | Effective edge (mm) | Rider weight (kg) | Sidecut radius (m) | Nose (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Setback (mm) | Rec. stance (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 1170 | 45–73 | 8.1 / 7.6 | 291.1 | 252 | 286.1 | 20 | 510 |
| 155 | 1200 | 54–82 | 8.2 / 7.7 | 295.9 | 255 | 290.9 | 20 | 530 |
| 157 | 1220 | 59–86 | 8.2 / 7.7 | 298.16 | 256 | 293.16 | 20 | 530 |
| 158W | 1230 | 64–91 | 8.2 / 7.7 | 307.28 | 264 | 301.28 | 20 | 530 |
| 160 | 1250 | 68–95 | 8.3 / 7.8 | 301.4 | 257 | 295.4 | 20 | 560 |
| 162W | 1270 | 82–100 | 8.3 / 7.8 | 311.6 | 266 | 305.6 | 20 | 560 |
Dimensions supplied by Armada. W indicates a wide size.
Yes, it is ideal for natural jumps on the slopes and in the backcountry and occasionally in the fun park.
You should wax your snowboard when the base looks dry or white, or after every 3–5 days on the snow for the best performance. Fresh wax keeps your board fast and protects it from damage.
The right size depends on your weight, boot size, and riding style. Check the size chart and product details for guidance, or contact us for personal advice.
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You can return items within 30 days. Items must be unworn, clean and in their original condition. See our returns information for conditions and any return shipping costs.
Alek Oestreng’s Armada Sicko combines a tapered directional freeride shape with a freestyle-minded flex, hybrid camber and a fast sintered base for creative lines across the mountain.
Versatility
50% on-piste, 50% off-piste, 50% park;)
Grip
Very good grip on all types of snow.
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