Faction Agent 4 Skis + Atomic Shift² 13 MNC Alpine Touring Ski Bindings
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Faction Agent 4 Skis 2025
A purpose-built deep powder touring machine suitable for the likes of interior British Columbia or the island of Hokkaido, the Faction Agent 4 Skis combine an ultra-fat profile with a flatter tail for better edge contact on the skin track and improved skin compatibility. Tons of tip rocker and a softer flex up front mean easy-peasy flotation in anything untracked, and the overall weight is impressive for the width of the ski. You know how crazy the scene is at the area on a powder day, get the Agent 4 and a good tech binding and get those fresh tracks without all the competition.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker-Camber-Rocker – Tip Rocker: 179 = 410mm, 185 = 430mm, 191 = 450mm | Camber: All Sizes = 2mm | Tail Rocker: 179 = 250mm, 185 = 260mm, 191 = 270mm
Flex
Flex Rating – 7 (1 = Soft, 10 = Stiff)
Moustache Flex – This flex works best for most skiers. Enjoy stability in front of, and behind the binding area to provide solid edge hold. Then, we transition to smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to easily absorb all the different bumps and snow debris the mountain throws at you. This flex allows for an easier turn initiation and finish.
Sidecut
Elliptical Sidecut – Elliptical Sidecut is made up of a longer radius underfoot and shorter radii in the tip and tail of the ski. The long radius underfoot means you can pivot faster and easier, while a shorter radius in the tip and tail result in easier turn initiation. This sidecut allows for a wide variety of turn lengths, angles and mounting positions.
Shape
Freeride Flat Tail – Traditional flat tail design is built for speed, ultimate edge grip and control throughout charging turns. Brought into the modern day with a slight tail rocker, this shape is easier than ever to slash your turn into a slarve and won’t hook up in fresh conditions.
Tip Height – 73mm
Tail Height – 27mm
Core
Lightweight Karuba Core – Karuba is an extremely lightweight woodcore with good strength properties. Despite being little-known, Karuba provides excellent flex and vibration absorption capabilities without adding weight, making it an ideal woodcore for a touring ski that performs just as well on the uphill as on the downhill.
Laminates
Full Carbon Weave – Between 8 and 12 strips of carbon, sandwiching either side of the ski’s woodcore, are laid unidirectionally, providing extra stability to the ski, without adding weight to the build. Each carbon strip is woven into the fiberglass to provide strength and stiffness in the full length of the ski.
Titanal Binding Plate – Adds pullout strength with minimal weight gain.
Sidewalls
Microcap Full Strength Sidewall – Micro-cap construction is a hybrid of a premium, sandwich sidewall construction fused with a lightweight, durable cap construction. With micro-cap, the sandwich construction provides awesome edge hold and torsional stability while the ski’s topsheet wraps around and meets the sidewall, protecting the fragile joint that can be prone to chipping.
Edges
XL 2.5mm Edges – Fractions of a millimeter might not sound like much, but when it comes to edges, it adds up. The 2.5mm edges add an extra 25% of height to Faction's standard 2mm edge, making for a stronger and more durable ski.
Additional Features
1% For the Planet
100% Renewable Energy Factory
Locally Sourced Materials
Recycled Materials
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Drill Bit – 4.1 x 9mm
Specs
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Terrain:
Big Mountain, Powder, Alpine Touring
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Terrain
Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Powder These skis are for the deep days. If you like to find powder stashes at your local resort, go on backcountry missions for the freshest of fresh or heli ski trips to BC, powder skis are what you need to stay afloat. Skis in the powder category are wide and most often have some form of rocker or early rise plus a relatively soft flex. Many powder skis today are versatile enough to handle mixed conditions and harder snow. Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Long
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Turning Radius
Long > 22 m radius is best for powder and big-mountain.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
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Tail Type:
Flat
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Tail Type
Flat This is your traditional tail, designed to have edge contact all the way through the tail, and only designed for skiing forward. This is also preferred for alpine touring, as you can stick the tails of your skis in the snow.
- Series: Agent
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 179 | 185 | 191 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 141 | 141 | 141 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 116 | 116 | 116 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 131 | 131 | 131 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1880 | 1950 | 1990 |
Atomic Shift² 13 MNC Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2026
The Atomic Shift² 13 MNC Alpine Touring Ski Bindings have the updates you need and so much more. This second generation takes the revolutionary hybrid touring performance of the original Shift to the next level with a new Power Block AFD, improved brake lock, and key areas beefed up for improved strength and durability. The new AFD features an all-new design with an aluminum ‘Power Block’ insert that eliminates slippage within the mechanism, providing improved security and 30% better power transfer. The toe wings and locking lever have both been reinforced, and the brake mechanism has firmed up to prevent accidental brake deployment in uphill mode. Don't sacrifice your downhill performance for the skin track - equip The Atomic Shift² 13 MNC Alpine Touring Ski Bindings today.
Product Details
Toe
Carbon-Infused Polyamide Toe Lever and Wings – Lightweight and robust for better durability and energy transfer.
Power Block AFD (Anti-Friction Device) – Contiunuously adjustable without steps, and incorporating a new aluminum Power Block that delivers an impressive 30% increase in lateral power transfer.
Dual Mode Toe – Easily converts from ski to tour mode and back
Heel
Locking Brakes – Sturdier, more reliable brake lever construction that improves locking and avoids disengagement.
Tour Mode
Hike and Ride Switch – Lever at toe shifts between hike and ski mode.
Dual Height Climbing Aid – Tall option is now 4mm higher.
Boot Compatibility
Multi Norm Certified (MN) – Compatible with all adult boot sole types, including ISO 5355 Alpine, ISO 9523 Touring, WTR (Walk to Ride) and GripWalk.
Requires Boot with Full Heel and Toe Lugs – Not compatible with boots like the Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour and TLT, Atomic Backland, Salomon X-Alp and Arc'teryx Procline, among others. These boots have shortened or non-existent lugs and will not fit into the Shift in downhill mode.
Tech Toe Fittings Required For Use In Uphill (Touring) Mode
Additional Features
Low Profile Chassis – A low stand height improves your feel for the terrain and enhances power transmission to the ski.
Oversized Platform – A super-wide platform allows for maximum lateral power transmission, especially for wider skis.
+Elastic Travel – Ultimate elastic travel to hold in boots during impact in order to go bigger with no risk of pre-release.
Compatible with Salomon Shift Crampons – Available widths - 100mm and 120mm
Adjustment Range – 30mm
Height – 24.2 mm
TÜV Certified to ISO 13992
Ski Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
- Type: Tech
- Length: Any
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
- DIN / Release Value Low: 6
- DIN / Release Value High: 13
- Boot Sole Type: Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), GripWalk (ISO 23223), Alpine Touring (ISO 9523), Tech, Walk to Ride (WTR)
- Series: Shift
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (mm) | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 920 | 920 | 920 | 920 |