2027 Faction Dancer 79 Skis Review

Reviewer: Vic Fuchslocher, Store Staff, Whistler
Location: Sun Peaks, BC
Conditions: Cold & Chalky, Bluebird Groomers

"Once you get used to it, it's great carving. You can go from short, quick turns, edge to edge so fast because it's so narrow, to long turns, and it still stays stable."

The Faction Dancer 79 Skis ditch the metal-laced layup of past Dancers for a single lightweight poplar wood core, and the result is a lighter, softer, far more approachable carver built for skiers who spend most of their day on the groomers. A touch of early rise up front, Faction's Elliptical Sidecut, and XL 2.5mm edges let it roll onto edge with almost no effort and link everything from snappy edge-to-edge turns to long, drawn-out arcs. It won't win any top-speed contests, but for pure corduroy fun, this ski lives up to its name.

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Faction Dancer 79 Skis 2027
Faction Dancer 79 Skis 2027
Faction Dancer 79 Skis 2027
Faction Dancer 79 Skis 2027
Faction Dancer 79 Skis 2027

Pros

  • Lightweight poplar core tips onto edge easily and releases cleanly between turns
  • Quick and nimble in short turns, still composed through longer arcs
  • Softer tip eases you into the turn while the tail grabs and holds the arc
  • Forgiving enough to cruise and pivot, capable enough to carve at a good speed

Cons

  • Some tip chatter at high speeds without metal in the layup
  • A dedicated groomer tool, not built for trees, bumps, or alpine terrain

Product Details

Rocker Type: Rocker / Camber / Rocker

Shape: Elliptical Sidecut (Partial Twin Tip)

Construction: Lightweight Poplar Wood Core

Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Sidewalls: Full Strength Sidewall

Turning Radius: Medium (12-18 m, length dependent)

Terrain / Riding Style: All-Mountain

Sizes: 152, 158, 166, 172, 178, 184 cm

Who Is It For?

The Faction Dancer 79 is built for beginner to intermediate skiers who want an easy, playful ski for on-piste carving, with enough capability that stronger and advanced skiers can still hold a solid carve at a good clip. Faction pegs it for skiers who stick to groomed runs about 70% of the time and pick off a few soft side hits along the way. It's built as an on-piste ski, so it's not the pick for trees, moguls, or high alpine terrain, and skiers who prefer more aggressive, stable carving should look at the Ti option instead.

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Specs

Size Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Turning Radius (m)
152 cm 118 79 107 12
158 cm 118 79 107 13
166 cm 118 79 107 14
172 cm 118 79 107 16
178 cm 118 79 107 17
184 cm 118 79 107 18

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About the Reviewer

Name: Vic Fuchslocher
Position: Store Staff, Whistler
Home Mountain: Whistler Blackcomb, BC

I hail from Chile originally but now call Whistler home. If you're in Whistler, swing into an evo store and say hi - or better yet, let's rip some laps together!