Faction Skis Prodigy in "The Best of the Rest" - Powder Magazine's 2013 Gear Guide

FACTION PRODIGY

$739.00

Description

Admit it: your gluttonous fat skis need a diet. luckily, most ski brands are incorporating powder qualities into their smaller all-mountain models, so you can have your cake and eat it too. One of the best is the Faction Prodigy: a perfect ski for A.S.S.F.A.R.T. tram laps. Faction uses its STP wood core, a process that presses a slight wave in the core, which reduces materials—and hence weight— but not torsional strength. The result is a quick and nimble ski that still does all you want in deep snow.

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Faction Prodigy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Faction
Dimensions	136-98-126mm
Style	All-Mountain
Gender	Mens, Womens

Powder Magazine Buyer's Guide - Apex Boots - Demand It All!

APEX BOOTS - DEMAND IT ALL!o 12 of 63 total

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  Apex MC-1

  $795.0
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  Apex MC-2

  $995.00
  
  
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  Apex MC-S

  $595.00

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  Apex MC-X

  $895.00
  
  
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  Apex ML-1

  $795.00
  
  
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  Apex ML-2

  $995.00

Powder Magazine Buyer's Guide All Mountain - Faction Skis 3.Zero

FACTION SKIS 3.ZERO

$889.00

Skier's Choice Description

More often than not, when I'm packing for a trip, the Faction 3.zero in a 183cm finds a place in my bag. With equal amount of rocker (10mm over 150mm) at the tip and tail, and 5 mm of camber underfoot, the 3.zero excels in just about any condition. With lightweight poplar/ash core throughout and full sandwich construction, this ski is too good to pass up, and it allows me to worry about things other than the weather.—David Reddick

Manufacturer's Description

“The 3.Zero is my ‘go-to’ ski. I feel confident that I can take it anywhere on the mountain whether I’ll be skiing hardpack, powder or any other conditions. The tip and tail rocker really makes this ski playful. However when you want to arc some turns, the camber is still evident.”—Drew Peterson, Faction Team Skier

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Faction 3.Zero

Manufacturer	Faction
Length	167, 175, 183, 191cm
Dimensions	142-112-132mm
Style	All Mountain above 100mm

Powder Magazine Dream Trip Faction Skis Candide Thovex 4.0

FACTION SKIS CANDIDE THOVEX 4.0

$1,099.00

Shop Rat Description

For my Dream Trip, I’m taking the Faction Candide 4.0 to the land of birch trees, sushi, and deep powder. Really deep powder. New for 2014, the Candide 4.0 is a refined version of the Royale that has been widely popular the last few winters. The core is a lightweight balsa/flax, which is durable, damp, and by no means lacking in stability or rigidity. Solid in and out of the turn, lively in the pow, and lightweight, which greatly reduces fatigue throughout a long day. Zero camber underfoot and tip and tail rocker give this ski a playful, surfy feel. These skis are 800 grams lighter than the Royale, a huge difference since they don’t give up any performance. —Brit Barnes

Features

Lightweight Hybrid Core, Full Sandwich Construction, XL Tip and Tail Rocker, Flat Camber, Custom Matte Finish

Manufacturer's Description

“I loved the award-winning Royale, however, I wanted to make some minor tweaks to the flex and lighten it up. So we changed the core to a lightweight hybrid and refined the flex. The Candide 4.0 is unbelievably versatile considering its width and the firmer flex makes it perform in chopped-up snow, big mountain lines and pillows.” – Candide Thovex

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Faction Candide 4.0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Faction
Length	175, 183, 190cm
Dimensions	150-122-140mm
Style	All Mountain above 100mm
Features	Lightweight Hybrid Core, Full Sandwich Construction, XL Tip and Tail Rocker, Flat Camber, Custom Matte Finish