Faction Dictator 3.0 Skis 2018
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Faction Dictator 3.0 Skis 2018
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Product Info
Though not a "dictator" per se, Pablo Escobar was inherently evil and dominated the world's drug trade. With his ruthless spirit in mind, the Faction Dictator 3.0 Skis were conceived to show big mountains no mercy. Capable of handling powder with prestige, similar to their namesake we should add, the Dictator 3.0's 105 mm waist width and stiff construct make these bad boys freshy phenoms with no discernible speed limit. Their dual radius side cut provides stability for total mountain control, expanding the breadth of your abilities like the Medellin Cartel looking for a few new dealers.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker / Camber / Rocker – 370 mm rocker in the tip, 2 mm camber underfoot, and 300 mm rocker 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
Paulownia / Poplar Wood Core
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.
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:
All-Mountain, Big Mountain
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm. 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.
- 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:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 174 | 178 | 182 | 186 | 192 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 132 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 132 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 19/22 | ||||
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1950 |