Faction Prodigy 4.0 Skis 2018
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Faction Prodigy 4.0 Skis 2018
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Product Info
In an attempt to hit every nail on the head, Faction crafted the Prodigy 4.0 Skis. This ski will find its stride in powder, but maintains a sense of stability in variable and choppy snow as well. 8 out of 10 on Faction's stiffness scale, this ski was designed as a big mountain weapon for guys who don't pull up short over 30 foot drops or hesitate when the slope angle exceeds 50 degrees. An excellent choice for a skier that knows their way around the mountain, and finds the most thrilling part of the day is when the chips are down and the cameras rolling.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker / Camber / Rocker – 410mm rocker in the tip, 2mm camber underfoot, and 400mm in the tail.
Flex
Stiff Flex – 8/10 - Designed to provide bite and stability in steep terrain and variable snow.
Sidecut
Dual-Radius Sidecut – Borrowed from world cup race skis, two different radii on the one ski - a tighter radius forward of the boot center coupled with a 20% larger sidecut behind - lets Faction increase the edge-to-edge responsiveness so you can carve short turns whilst retaining high speed stability and control through the tail of the ski.
Shape
Transition Zone Technology – Faction's "Blended Transition Zones" use complex curve geometries where both positive/negative sidecut and where rocker/camber meet to make turn initiation fluid yet the whole ski more stable and controllable in all conditions.
Core
Poplar/Ash Wood Core
Sidewalls
Micro-Cap Protection – Continuing efforts to improve chip-resistance in their skis, Faction incorporated a 'micro' cap where the topsheet meets the sidewall on sandwich constructed skis.
Base
Die-Cut PTEX 3000 Base – Used on most Faction Skis. Sintered PTEX 3000 base material is more porous and holds wax well.
Graphics
Brushed Topsheet
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Big Mountain, Powder
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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.
- 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: Wood
- Athletes: Johnny Collinson & Arnaud Rougier
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 175 | 181 | 186 | 193 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Width (mm) | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 128 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 24/26 | |||
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 2060 |