This article is part of The Showroom—a curated selection of gear presented by some of FREESKIER’s favorite brand partners. Here is a closer look at the latest from Faction.
New all-mountain freeride series from Faction
Featuring recycled materials, powered 100% by renewable energy
Designed in Verbier, handmade in Austria, built to last
Dancer 2 – $749
The Dancer 2 delivers pure, all-mountain freeride bliss. Two razor-thin sheets of metal complement the sustainably-sourced wood core for the ideal blend of up-tempo energy, lightweight stability and full-confidence handling. The versatile, 96-mm waist suits all conditions and you’ll dance above the chop thanks to the perfect touch of rocker.
Designed in Verbier, handmade in Austria, built to last
Featuring recycled materials, powered 100% by renewable energy
#1 ranking in this year’s FREESKIER ski test
Dancer 3 – $799
The quiver-killer for freeriders who frequently chase bigger lines yet require a ski that excels in all conditions and terrain. It floats above pow and ‘busts a move’ through crud with full confidence, while maintaining the ability to trench on hardpack. Two razor-thin metal layers provide smooth stability without weighing you down.
Faction’s X Series models are a celebration of women in skiing
Identical construction to unisex range, just different lengths and colors
X Series honors the X factor of Faction’s female champions — names like Gerritzen, Gremaud, Gu, Sildaru, Hoefflin
Dancer 3X – $799
The one-stop-shop for freeriders who often shred big lines, yet need a ski that excels in all terrain / conditions. Deftly dance across firm snow one minute, blast through chop the next, then lace hop-turns down your favorite couloir. Flow to your own rhythm, make art through your movements, Dancer is the freeskier’s delight.
New, premium twin-tip collection from Faction
Designed in Verbier, handmade in Austria, built to last
Featuring recycled materials, powered 100% by renewable energy
Mana 2 – $699
At 102-mm underfoot, Mana 2 provides maximum versatility for those who see the mountain through a freeride and freestyle lens. This premium, high-performance twin-tip pops off booters, butters over rollers and whips effortlessly between turns. Its light weight keeps your legs fresh, and its “stomp pad” absorbs shock on big sends.
Faction’s X Series models always feature the same-exact construction as the unisex range, with different lengths and colors
Designed in Verbier, handmade in Austria, built to last
Featuring recycled materials, powered 100% by renewable energy