Faction · Unisex · 26/27
Agent 3
Intermediate–Advanced–Expert · blue runsAll-mountain · Hybrid camber · Flex 7
164 cmLength
134 mmTip width
106 mmWaist width
124 mmTail width16 mSidecut radiusSet deal · 15% off the set — add bindings + bootsHow it works →
Add bindings 2 fit this ski · from $239.95
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 · 164 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 experts about 2 cm over; 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 164. We carry 164, 172, 178 and 183 cm.
Faction rates the Agent 3 for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers who want a wider touring ski that is still light, and that charges hard in variable snow.
Freeride and touring, with all-mountain days too. Faction rates it 8/10 for freeride / powder, 7/10 for all-mountain / carving and 3/10 for park; the rocker floats in powder and it's forgiving on the way up. At 106 mm it's wider than the 66–80 mm we suggest for mostly groomed Ontario runs.
Faction gives it traditional camber underfoot for edge hold, XL 2.5 mm edges, full-strength sidewalls and a full carbon weave around a light Karuba wood core. Its 106 mm waist and rocker are aimed at powder and variable snow: Faction rates it 8/10 there and 7/10 for carving.
About
Agent 3
The multiple award-winning Agent 3 touring ski features a lightweight core, 106mm waist, progressive shape, high-tech carbon weave, balanced flex, and expertly engineered rocker. This combination creates a versatile ski that excels in virtually all conditions. Forgiving on the uphill and adept in any snow, the Agent 3 will transform your mountain experience every single day. A renowned do-it-all adventure tool, you'll soon realize why this ski has taken the touring and freeride communities by storm.
You'll love this if…
- You want a wider free-touring ski that is also lightweight
- You think light weight is important, but downhill performance and durability are better
- You like to charge hard in variable snow and float above the powder
- You want a one-ski quiver that is dependable no matter the location, no matter the conditions
Specifications
- Category — Lightweight Freeride + 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 · Expert
- Terrain — Freeride · Touring · All-Mountain
- Flex rating — 7 / 10
- Faction's own ratings — Freeride / Powder 8/10 · 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
- 164 cm — 134 / 106 / 124 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 16 m · 1580 g
- 172 cm — 134 / 106 / 124 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 18 m · 1630 g
- 178 cm — 134 / 106 / 124 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 19 m · 1690 g
- 183 cm — 134 / 106 / 124 mm tip / waist / tail · radius 21 m · 1750 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
16m
Weight
1.58kg per ski
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 experts about 2 cm over; 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 164. We carry 164, 172, 178 and 183 cm.
Is this ski right for my level?
Faction rates the Agent 3 for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers who want a wider touring ski that is still light, and that charges hard in variable snow.
Is it for groomers, all-mountain or powder?
Freeride and touring, with all-mountain days too. Faction rates it 8/10 for freeride / powder, 7/10 for all-mountain / carving and 3/10 for park; the rocker floats in powder and it's forgiving on the way up. At 106 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 gives it traditional camber underfoot for edge hold, XL 2.5 mm edges, full-strength sidewalls and a full carbon weave around a light Karuba wood core. Its 106 mm waist and rocker are aimed at powder and variable snow: Faction rates it 8/10 there and 7/10 for carving.
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 106 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: 16 m at 164 cm, 18 m at 172, 19 m at 178 and 21 m at 183 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.
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, with a flat tail for stability and drive. It has a sintered base.
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.