Rocker / Camber / Rocker – 10 mm rocker in the tip / 2 mm camber underfoot / 5 mm rocker in the tail

Flex Rating: 4.5 (1 Soft - 6 Stiff) – All-mountain versatility that won't feel overwhelming in difficult situations.

Dual Radius – Borrowed from World Cup race skis, two different radiuses on the one ski - a tighter radius forward of the boot center coupled with a larger sidecut behind - allows the ski ton increase edge-to-edge responsiveness so you can carve short turns whilst retaining high speed stability and control through the tail of the ski.

Medium/Long Turning Radius – Medium radius coupled with a long radius allows for turns at slower speed, and won't link up or hook at high speeds.

Transition Zone Technology – Faction's Blended Transition Zones use complex curve geometries where both positive/negative sidecut and rocker/camber meet to make turn initiation fluid without losing stable control in all snow conditions.

Poplar / Ash Core – Poplar is a medium-weight, damp, vibration-absorbing softwood. Ash is a heavier hardwood that compliments the Poplar by increasing stiffness, responsiveness and providing a solid base for the binding screws.

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.

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.