Faction Candide 1.0 Skis 2018
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Faction Candide 1.0 Skis 2018
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Product Info
"Number one," "gold medal," and "first place" all bring to mind the Faction Candide CT 1.0 Skis. Sporting a fresh topsheet, the latest CT 1.0 retains all the technology and performance you've become accustomed to. Prepared to rip rails on a daily basis, the 2.5mm edges dampen hits while providing excellent edge control. Speaking of dampening, the carbon reinforcement transfers impact throughout the entirety of the ski and provides a feeling of confidence at speed. Nimble at it's core and built to push your boundaries, the micro-cap construction keeps the Faction CT 1.0 Skis chip-free. Arguably the best ski in the world named after the best skier in the world definitely says something, and this ski lives up to all the hype.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker / Camber / Rocker – 320mm rocker in the tip, 3mm camber underfoot, and 310mm in the tail.
Flex
Stiff Flex – 7/10 - Designed to provide bite and stability in steep terrain and variable snow.
Sidecut
Symmetrical Shape – Designed to handle identically forward and switch.
Core
Poplar/Beech Wood Core – Great hold on hard snow with a light and snappy feel.
Laminates
Carbon Reinforcement Underfoot
Sidewalls
Sandwich Construction – Used 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.
Multi-Colored Sidewall
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.
Edges
2.5mm Edges – The 2.5mm edges are stronger than 1.8mm edges to withstand rail abuse.
Graphics
Matte Textured Topsheet – Matte 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
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Terrain:
Park & Pipe
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Terrain
Park & Pipe Park and pipe skis, often called freestyle skis, are for skiers who spend the majority of their time on jumps, rails, and jibs of all kinds. Traditionally park and pipe skis have narrower waists with full camber profiles, but this category is incorporating more rocker patterns and different shapes. You will almost always find these skis with twin tips as well as other park specific features like thicker, more durable edges, dense extruded bases, and butter zones.
- Skis: No Bindings
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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.
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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:
Short
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Turning Radius
Short < 16 m radius is best for carving.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
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Tail Type:
Full Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Full Twin Tip Desinged to allow you to ski backwards, full twin tips are found primarily on park & pipe skis and freestyle powder skis. More and more, we are seeing twin tips on all-mountain skis of all abilities, as it makes it a little easier to get around, and for the most part does not inhibit forward skiing.
- Athletes: Candide Thovex and Alex Hall
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 164 | 170 | 176 | 182 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 17 | |||
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1750 |