Faction · Unisex · 26/27
Agent 1
Intermediate–Advanced · blue runsAll-mountain · Hybrid camber · Flex 7
170 cmLength
120 mmTip width
86 mmWaist width
110 mmTail width17 mSidecut radiusSet deal · 15% off the set — add bindings + bootsHow it works →
Add bindings 4 fit this ski · from $199.95
We mount them in store at Richmond Hill or Ottawa, with your boots. Shipped skis come unmounted.
Skis + bindings alone get no set discount. Add boots too: 15% off all three (full-price pieces).
Get it · 170 cm
Live stockSame-day pickup, during store hours, at a store that has it. Choose pickup or delivery at checkout.
14-day returns, any store · Free same-day mounting at Richmond Hill and Ottawa, with your boots
Common questions
Borderline fittersOur Find my length tool starts from your height: intermediates about 8 cm under their height and advanced skiers about 3 cm under; plus 4 cm if you're heavier than most people your height, minus 4 if lighter. Example: an intermediate skier 170 cm tall gets about 162 cm, so the 162. We carry 154, 162, 170 and 178 cm.
Faction rates the Agent 1 for intermediate and advanced skiers. It's light, but Faction built it for skiers who put downhill performance and durability ahead of saving the last few grams.
Touring and light all-mountain. Faction made it for ski touring in variable snow, less often powder; its ratings are all-mountain / carving 7/10, freeride / powder 3/10 and park 3/10. At 86 mm it's wider than the 66–80 mm we suggest for mostly groomed Ontario runs.
Faction builds it for touring, but gives it traditional camber underfoot for edge hold, XL 2.5 mm edges (thicker than the 2 mm industry average), full-strength sidewalls and a full carbon weave for torsional stiffness without extra weight.
About
Agent 1
Escape the crowds and blaze your own trail with the Agent 1. Featuring a progressive shape, lightweight Karuba woodcore, and carbon weave, this 86mm-waisted touring ski makes uphill climbs a breeze and downhill runs exhilarating and memorable. Adept in any conditions, the Agent 1 is your ultimate tool for exploring the margins and discovering new terrain. This ski is at home off the beaten path.
You'll love this if…
- You want a modern tip that will help you rise above the snow and easily initiate the turn
- You think light weight is important, but downhill performance and durability are better
- You prefer a modern shape with a stiffer tail that supports a strong finish to the turn
- You tend to ski-tour in variable snow conditions, less frequently in powder
Specifications
- Category — Light All-Mountain + Tour
- Profile — Tip and tail rocker + traditional camber, for the perfect blend of high performance edge hold, easy turn initiation, and float in soft snow.
- Core — Lightweight Karuba
- Carbon — Full Carbon Weave
- Edges — XL 2.5mm Edges
- Sidewall — Full Strength Sidewall
- Flex — Mustache Flex
- Mount point — Progressive
- Drill size — 4.1x9mm
- Ability — Intermediate · Advanced
- Terrain — Touring
- Flex rating — 7 / 10
- Faction's own ratings — Freeride / Powder 3/10 · All-Mountain / Carving 7/10 · Park / Freestyle 3/10
- Made with — recycled content, locally sourced, 100% renewable energy
- Warranty — Two-year warranty, backed by Faction's global, around-the-clock customer care team
By length
- 154 cm — 120 / 86 / 110 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 13 m · 1240 g
- 162 cm — 120 / 86 / 110 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 15 m · 1310 g
- 170 cm — 120 / 86 / 110 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 17 m · 1380 g
- 178 cm — 120 / 86 / 110 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 19 m · 1490 g
About the Agent series
The Agent Series is built in the image of 'The Wandering Spirit'. Since their debut, the Agent Series of hybrid freetouring skis have won over thousands of skiers with their exceptional downhill performance in a lightweight build. Built with a Karuba wood core for responsive, rebounding flex and a carbon weave to boost rigidity and stability, the Agent Series skis are a close friend whether they're mounted with a pin binding, hybrid or full-alpine binding setup. Each member of the series unlocks on-grid and off-grid skiing, ranging from backcountry deep treasures to spring couloir missions.
Artwork by Cody Cirillo.
Specs by length
Sidecut radius
17m
How it rides
Ratings from Faction 26/27
Level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced ExpertWhere it shines
Flex · Mustache Flex
Construction
Questions
Asked in store, answered by our fitters
What length should I get?
Our Find my length tool starts from your height: intermediates about 8 cm under their height and advanced skiers about 3 cm under; plus 4 cm if you're heavier than most people your height, minus 4 if lighter. Example: an intermediate skier 170 cm tall gets about 162 cm, so the 162. We carry 154, 162, 170 and 178 cm.
Is this ski right for my level?
Faction rates the Agent 1 for intermediate and advanced skiers. It's light, but Faction built it for skiers who put downhill performance and durability ahead of saving the last few grams.
Is it for groomers, all-mountain or powder?
Touring and light all-mountain. Faction made it for ski touring in variable snow, less often powder; its ratings are all-mountain / carving 7/10, freeride / powder 3/10 and park 3/10. At 86 mm it's wider than the 66–80 mm we suggest for mostly groomed Ontario runs.
Will it hold an edge on icy Ontario groomers?
Faction builds it for touring, but gives it traditional camber underfoot for edge hold, XL 2.5 mm edges (thicker than the 2 mm industry average), full-strength sidewalls and a full carbon weave for torsional stiffness without extra weight.
Does it come with bindings?
No, it's sold flat (ski only), so you choose the binding. Pick one whose brake is at least as wide as the 86 mm waist.
Will my boots fit? What does GW mean?
That depends on the binding you add. For GripWalk boots, choose a binding marked GW (GripWalk-compatible); standard alpine boots fit any alpine binding.
What's its turn radius?
The turn radius grows with length: 13 m at 154 cm, 15 m at 162, 17 m at 170 and 19 m at 178 cm. Its elliptical sidecut makes turns easy to start.
Is it stiff or soft?
Faction rates the flex 7 out of 10. Its Mustache Flex is stable underfoot for edge hold and smoother in the tips and tails to soak up bumps. Faction also gives it a stiffer tail that supports a strong finish to the turn.
Can you mount bindings on them? Do I need my boots?
Yes, when you buy bindings with them: mounting is then free and the same day at Richmond Hill and Ottawa. We set the bindings to your boots, so bring yours or buy boots with the skis; you check and sign off on the setup in store. Skis we ship go out unmounted.
Does it have rocker or camber?
Tip and tail rocker with traditional camber underfoot (about 4 mm, per Faction's spec sheet), for edge hold, easy turn starts and float in soft snow. Faction gives it a modern tip that rises above the snow and a flat tail for stability and drive.
Where should the bindings go? Can I put touring bindings on it?
Faction says the Agent skis work with a pin touring binding, a hybrid or a full alpine binding. It gives a Progressive mount point for this ski, with a 4.1 x 9 mm drill size.
What warranty does it have?
Faction gives a two-year warranty on this ski. If something goes wrong, contact us with your order details.