XL Tip Rocker – 15 mm of Rocker over 300 mm of length.

Flat Camber – Ultimate edge-response off-piste.

XL Tail Rocker – 15 mm of Rocker over 300 mm of length

Medium-Stiff Flex – Stable, solid ride at speed. Less forgiving than a softer ski.

Full Length Sidecut – Classic, smooth sidecut for full contact when edging in all conditions.

Lightweight Backcountry Freestyle Twin – Ultimate flotation, swing weight and stability at speed

Balsa/Flax Core – Balsa is an exceptionally light hardwood. Laminated vertically together divided by strips of woven flax (also known as linseed), to provide additional torsional and compression strength. Lighter than Poplar/Ash but more expensive.

Matte EC4060 Topsheet – Matte EC4060 topsheets require no lacquering, saving around 100gm / pair, and reduces the use of not-quite-environmentally friendly lacquer. It also shows through the natural structure of the underlying laminate layers.

Phenol Binding Plate – Phenol is a hard plastic material that secures the binding screws. The one-piece design fits most touring bindings with centre screws.

Fibreglass – Laminates like fibreglass are used to compliment the properties of the core material by increasing torsional strength, edge-grip and rebound.

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 – Sintered PTEX 4000 base material is more porous and holds wax better than PTEX 2000.

1.8 mm Edges – Used on 99% of Faction skis, the 1.8 mm hardened steel edges are strong and dependable.

Silkscreen Printing – Used on 90% of Faction skis, silkscreen printing provides bright, strong colours that help our skis pop in-store and on-snow. Unlike the sublimation process used by many competitors, very little waste is created using this method, and water-based inks are used to reduce environmental impacts.

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.