Find great deals on premium clothing and gear from faction skis. Jessie from faction skis takes us through their 1516 line of skis. Be sure to subscribe to freeskier magazine to get the buyers guide shipped directly to your mailbox, and be among the first to know which skis made the cut as editors picks for 2016. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The onequiver ski is a myth if youre looking for ultimate performance in any condition. Formed by a group of skiing obsessives who were determined to create the best skis on the mountain, faction has rapidly become a groundbreaking brand, thanks to its commitment to quality, craftsmanship and ethics. From sia 20 the inovation of the 2014 atomic freeski skis makes the world go round. If anyone has any experience with faction andor candied skis, what should i know. Ski manufacturers tailor skis to specific snow conditions, select multifunctional technology for their designs, or usually do a bit of both. Unfortunately, we have run out of stickers and will not be renewing our stock in the near future.
Faction uses a dual sidecut radius to add extra responsiveness to their skis. From a few skis in a run of 190 pairs back then, today our skis and films have won over 100 awards and more importantly we are shipping over 25,000 skis in 201819 for riders in 35 countries. Ever wondered what your favorite skiers are listening to whilst dropping hammers on the slopes. This is home a film by the faction collective full movie.
Faction is based in verbier switzerland where freeride skiing is deeply rooted in the culture, just ask swiss mountain guide sam anthamatten whos responsible. Find a job with the faction collective faction skis. Of the skis ive owned in my life line, ninthward, faction these are hands down my favorite. Choosing the right ski length depends on a mix of different factors.
Instead of just going out there and playing with all the new products and exploring the mountain i decided to buckle down and really test as many skis as possible. On a basic level, height, weight and ability should give you a good idea of what length of ski you should go for. View selections compare please select at least one more item to compare. The early rise tip makes it easy to initiate turns and the reduced weight lets me take it offpiste and makes it really enjoyable for touring. Checkout the faction collectives winter 201920 ski collection featuring downhill, freestyle and all mountain skis. The first full length feature film from the faction collective from europe to the us and back again. The faction agent 100 skis are a superlight freeridetouring ski that holds its own all over the mountain. See insights on faction skis including office locations, competitors, revenue, financials, executives, subsidiaries and. How to put skis on when its steep backcountry essentials. The escape series are factions lightweight touring skis with tradition camber. Faction proudly boasts that all its products, mens skis, womens skis, ski poles, are born in the alps and refined on the hill. The latest movie from switzerlandbased ski brand faction is a. Faction skis presents we are the faction collective.
The faction soma skis offer allmountain capabilities thanks to the rockercamber profile and prove that a ski can kill it both in the park and on the rest of the mountain. Ski faction candide thovex by glisshop 2014 duration. Rossignol skis at sia 2014 the trend of flat skis gaining in popularity over system skis is still continuing, but the difference this year was that many of the brands are making some narrower models. Decently stiff with lots of pop, feels extremely stable at high speeds, and at 92mm underfoot its just wide enough to handle our modest idaho powder but thin enough to bring into the park on a. The faction collective is a manufacturer of freeride skis, poles and skiingrelated products, based in verbier, switzerland. Since 2006, weve been obsessed with creating the best skis and apparel on the mountain. Agent 100 touringfreeride ski test with explore big sky duration. If youre looking for a stable platform for bigger jumps and silkysmooth surface swaps or an allmountain everyday ripper, the soma will fit the bill. Faction skis 20102011 skis sneak peek from denver sia. Previously skis with a width of 7285 mm were usually system skis, and flat skis were usually wider than that.
Click here to find a store near you selling the newest faction skis. Were all looking for that ideal pair of backcountry alpine touring skis, and we here at backcountry skiing canada want to help. Tip rocker busts through anything and gives the ski float in variable snow conditions while camber under foot and a flat tail gives the ski excellent stability on the hard pack and in slushy spring conditions. Learn more about the faction collective faction skis. Faction skis are keeping their simple topsheets, and looking as clean as ever. Checkout the faction collectives winter 201920 ski collection featuring freestyle, freeride and all mountain skis. As a rule of thumb, start with a ski around nose to eyebrow level height.
A tighter radius in the front of the ski and slightly larger radius near the tail delivers control and the easy ability to manipulate the nine5 into any turn shape you want with ease. Looking for a pair of all mountain skis that can handle powder, and the candide 2. Now in its second year, the faction x candide thovex collaboration continues to push boundaries with its innovative use of new materials, technology and design. Thanks to faction s use of balsa wood cores, the agent 90w is a super dynamic lightweight womens ski.
Store finder store locator is loading from storemapper store locator. If you have already requested stickers through our website, dont worry these will be sent out soon. Coming out of the freeride mecca of verbier, switzerland, faction have only been around since. At faction we make highquality skis that are progressive in their construction as well as in their use in freeride, freestyle and allmountain skiing. This was my first year at the sia snow show and it didnt disappoint. I already showed you the 10 hot new products from the show floor and now its time to let you in on all the on snow action from the demo days at winter park resort. From filming 4 film segments to winning xgames gold, all in one year, alex hall just cant be stopped and needs a ski to keep up with him.