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Faction Candide 3.0 Skis + Look Pivot 12 Dual WTR Ski Bindings

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Faction - Candide 3.0 Skis + Look Pivot 12 Dual WTR Ski Bindings
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Ski

Faction Candide 3.0 Skis 2018

A true standout in the mid-fat freeride class, the Faction Candide 3.0 Skis are adaptable and capable of taking on the entire mountain with grace and ease. A versatile skier who takes on steeps, trees and powder as they come up will find the 108 mm waist the ideal "quiver of one' choice. With a moderately stiff and lively balsa flax core, the Candide 3.0 manages to float through freshies and maintain a super minimal swing weight while still railing the hardpack. Titanial reinforcement underfoot provides dampening, as well as a stronger mounting platform for the binding of your choice. The Faction Candide 3.0 Skis are quite possibly the most versatile, fun-to-ride freeride skis on the market, and while they probably won't make you ski like Candide they certainly won't hurt your chances. Mount 'em up, click in, and go have 'one of those days'!

Product Details

Rocker Type

Rocker / Camber / Rocker330mm rocker in the tip, 2mm camber underfoot, and 320mm rocker in the tail.

Flex

Stiff Flex7/10 - Designed to provide bite and stability in steep terrain and variable snow.

Sidecut

Reduced Taper Sidecut

Core

Hybrid Balsa/Flax CoreA lightweight and well-dampened core with a sidewall construction for great edge hold.

Laminates

Titanal Reinforcement UnderfootTitanal plates secure the binding screws. The one peice design fits most touring bindings with center screws.

Sidewalls

Micro-Cap ProtectionContinuing efforts to improve chip-resistance in their skis, Faction incorporated a 'micro' cap where the topsheet meets the sidewall on sandwich constructed skis.

Multi-Colored Sidewall

Sandwich ConstructionUsed on most of Faction's 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.

Base

Die-Cut PTEX 3000 BaseUsed on most Faction Skis. Sintered PTEX 3000 base material is more porous and holds wax well.

Graphics

Matte Textured TopsheetMatte ICP8210 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.

Binding Compatibility

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

Specs

  • Terrain: All-Mountain, Big Mountain More 
    All-Mountain Big Mountain
  • Skis: No Bindings
  • Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced More 
    Intermediate-Advanced
  • Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker More 
    Rocker/Camber/Rocker
  • Turning Radius: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Core/Laminates: Balsa, Flax
  • Tail Type: Full Twin Tip More 
    Full Twin Tip
  • Ski Awards: Powder Magazine Skier's Choice, Freeskier Editor's Pick
    Powder Magazine Skier's Choice Freeskier Editor's Pick
  • Athletes: Candide Thovex, Duncan Adams
  • Warranty: 2 Years
Size (cm) 162 169 176 182 186 192 204
Tip Width (mm) 136 136 136 136 136 136 136
Waist Width (mm) 108 108 108 108 108 108 108
Tail Width (mm) 132 132 132 132 132 132 132
Turning Radius (m) 20
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) 1920
Binding

Look Pivot 12 Dual WTR Ski Bindings 2018

The best elasticity in the business, most solid boot-binding connection, and shortest mounting zone around are now available in a reasonable 12 DIN option for smaller chargers and new freestyle skiers alike - the Look Pivot 12 Dual WTR Ski Bindings. Get all the features the pros insist on with release values you can actually live with, now compatible with both ISO 5355 Alpine (traditional alpine) and WTR (rockered Walk-to-Ride) soles.

Product Details

Toe Piece

180˚ Multi-Directional ReleaseA true mechanical upward release that functions independently from the heel for the most effective multi-directional protection in the case of a fall.

Toe Lateral Elasticity45 mm

Dual Standard ConceptLook strategically reinforced the toe housing, increased the toe ramp, elongated the toe-wings, and created a toe that is compatible with both ISO 5355 Alpine soles and WTR (Walk-to-Ride) rockered soles.

Heel Piece

Heel Vertical Elasticity28 mm

7 Points of ContactMore points of contact with the boot results in superior lateral energy transmission with better response, control and snow feel.

Turntable HeelLook's unique turntable heel design provides shock absorption and unmatched smoothness and consistency for lateral release.

Additional Features

Short Mounting ZonePlacing the heel screws under the boot sole shortens the mount zone considerably, letting the ski flex more naturally.

Ramp°0.2°

Ski Compatibility

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

Specs

  • Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced More 
    Intermediate-Advanced
  • DIN / Release Value Low: 4
  • DIN / Release Value High: 12
  • Boot Sole Type: Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), Walk to Ride (WTR)
  • Warranty: 1 Year (2 Years with Dynastar Skis) More 
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