WHILE SOME SKIERS SIMPLY LINK UNINSPIRING TURNS TOGETHER to get from one chair to the next, Faction understands there is a breed of snow sliders moving to the tempo of their own tune—pun intended. For that reason, the brand introduces the Faction Dancer 2 to give freeriders a tool that’ll have them boogieing down the mountain from first chair to last, day after day. The wood core of the Faction Dancer 2 is sandwiched by two ultra-thin sheets of metal for the ideal blend of energy and stability without making the ski too heavy. Generous tip and tail rocker, combined with a 96-mm waist, creates enough float to enjoy the latest storm but also bust through crud when Ullr decides to take a day off. Trusted ski tester John Weir describes the Dancer 2 as “a surprisingly versatile ski with easy engagement, a forgiving tail and plenty of pop.”

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