Faction Skis

Faction Skis buying guide

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Prodigy is Faction's freeski line: the Prodigy 0 SYS (85 mm) is the entry model; the Prodigy 1 (88 mm, also as GU and Capsule editions) is rated for park and pipe; the Prodigy 2 (98 mm) mixes all-mountain and park; the Prodigy 3 Capsule (106 mm) leans to freeride and powder. Studio is the park line: the Studio 0 Pro (83 mm) for the halfpipe, the Studio 1 (90 mm) for park tricks, and the junior Studio Grom FS. The Agent 1 (86 mm) and Agent 3 (106 mm) are light Karuba-core touring skis, and the Dancer 79, 79 Ti, 89 and 99 SYS are Faction's piste and all-mountain skis.

Flex and build

Prodigy, Agent and Dancer skis use Faction's Mustache Flex; most are 7/10, the Prodigy 0 SYS 6/10 and the Dancer 79 Ti SYS 8/10, with Titanal. Studio skis use Boat Flex; the Studio 0 Pro and Studio 1 add carbon stringers. The Dancer 79 runs from a 12 m radius at 152 cm to 17 m at 178 cm.

Bindings and mounting

The Dancer SYS skis come with Salomon Strive 11 GW bindings (max DIN 11) and the Prodigy 0 SYS with a Salomon M10 (max DIN 10). The rest are flat (ski bindings). Richmond Hill and Ottawa mount bindings free and same day when you buy the skis or bindings from us, set to your boots, and you sign off in store. Skis we ship go out unmounted, and skis with mounted bindings can't be returned.

Questions

Are Faction skis good for beginners?

Faction does not rate any ski on this page for beginners. The Prodigy 0 SYS is the one it calls its ideal entry point into freeskiing, and it rates it for intermediate skiers.

What is the difference between the Faction Prodigy 1, 2 and 3?

Width and terrain: the Prodigy 1 is 88 mm underfoot and rated for park and pipe, the Prodigy 2 is 98 mm for all-mountain plus park, and the Prodigy 3 Capsule is 106 mm for freeride, all-mountain and powder. Faction rates all three for intermediate to expert skiers.

Do Faction Dancer SYS skis come with bindings?

Yes. The Dancer 79, 79 Ti, 89 and 99 SYS come with Salomon Strive 11 GW bindings, max DIN 11. At Richmond Hill and Ottawa we mount them free and same day, set to your boots, and you check and sign off in store.

Which Faction skis are made for the park?

Faction gives a 9/10 park and freestyle rating to the Prodigy 1, the Studio 1 and the Studio 0 Pro, which Faction builds for the halfpipe. Faction rates the Studio 1 and Studio 0 Pro for advanced and expert skiers.

Can I go touring on Faction Agent skis?

Yes, the Agent 1 (86 mm) and Agent 3 (106 mm) are Faction's freetouring skis, with a light Karuba core and full carbon weave. They come flat, and Faction says pin, hybrid or full alpine bindings all suit them.