The Faction Prodigy is a ski that embodies something we might call a “traditional” design these days. Camber underfoot combines with tip and tail rocker for a versatile shape that will perform all over the hill. “Its agility is reminiscent of a cat,” commented one tester. “Perfect balance of playfulness and stability.” The steadiness comes from the poplar and ash wood core with sandwich construction. Additionally, torsional stiffness is derived from a pre-stressed wood core that has a wave-like design pressed into it. “Love taking to the air on these and laying a deep carve through variable terrain and bumps,” commented another.