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When spring rolls around and the days get longer, a second ski season opens up. New possibilities abound, requiring a very specific ski; one that's stiff enough to handle re-frozen 'strugi and chickenheads, nimble enough to navigate steep ridgelines, and light enough that you've got enough left in the tank to handle the descent after a 6k ascent. Grab a pair of the Faction Agent 90W Skis, and rule the summits.
Rocker / Camber – 5mm of rocker over a 150 mm length in the tip with 5 mm of camber for a bit of float, easy turn initiation and a springy, energized skiing experience.
Flex Rating 3 (1 Soft - 6 Stiff) – Medium flex for predictable handling.
Medium Turning Radius – Allows for a reliable turning experience without unwanted tracking or hooking.
Paulownia Core – Paulownia is a very light hardwood that is stable and easy to machine. Cores made with this material are lighter than Balsa/Flax cores, but are more expensive and require a lamination layer such as carbon fiber to improve responsiveness.
STP Technology – STP Technology is a patent-pending process used to press a small wave into the length of the ski. This creates a "pre-stressed" core with increased torsional strength, letting Faction use less wood to create lighter, more forgiving skis with above-average edge-grip.
Bi-Axial Carbon Fiber – Carbon fiber is used on Faction's lightweight Escape series skis to reinforce the core and increase edge-hold, responsiveness, and rebound.
Bi-Axial/ Tri-axial Fiberglass – Fiberglass is used in two different formats to aid the compressional strength of the core and esnusre long-lasting pop.
Phenol Binding Plates – Phenol is a hard plastic material that secures the binding screws. The one-piece design fits most touring bindings with center screws.
Gloss ICP8210 Topsheet – ICP8210 topsheets have a natural high-gloss finish which avoids the need for lacquer and helps the ski look better for longer. Better for the workers in the factory and better for the environment. A small but highly impactful change.
Sandwich Construction – Used on most Faction skis. A traditional manufacturing method that provides strength, durability, good grip and edge hold. Rubber is used to dampen vibration and bond the base layers to the core.
Die-Cut PTEX 4000 – Used on most Faction skis. Sintered PTEX 4000 base material is more porous and holds wax better than PTEX 2000.
1.8 mm Edges – Used on 99% of Faction's skis, the 1.8 mm hardened steel edges are strong and dependable.
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 149 | 159 | 164 | 169 | 174 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | |
Waist Width (mm) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | |
Tail Width (mm) | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 | |
Turning Radius (m) | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 |