The Faction Studio 2 is designed for intermediate-to-advanced and expert skiers looking for a twin-tip ski capable of performing across the entire ski area—from groomed runs to backcountry and the snowpark. With a 102 mm waist, it strikes a compelling balance between a freeride-oriented all-mountain ski and a freestyle ski, without sacrificing precision on groomed snow. Its technical construction, manufactured in Austria, gives it a demanding profile that rewards skiers capable of really pushing it to the limit. The promise of the Faction Studio 2: a unisex ski that blurs the lines between terrain and disciplines.
Ideal use and terrain: from the park to the entire mountain
The Studio 2 is designed for skiers who refuse to choose between the bumps in the snowpark and off-piste couloirs. Its twin-tip profile, with a 127 mm raised tail, allows it to tackle jumps, rails, and tricks in both directions, while maintaining real effectiveness on the mountain’s varied terrain. The recommended terrain covers all-mountain and freestyle, making it a great choice for days with no set plan, when you’ll be switching between morning powder, groomed runs, and a trip to the park in the late afternoon.
Dimensions and Radius: Substantial Width, Generous Turn Radius
The sidecut dimensions of 131/102/127 mm confirm the ski’s versatile nature. The 102 mm waist width provides sufficient float in fresh snow without making the ski feel excessively heavy on the piste. The 20-meter turning radius for the 183-cm length makes the ski ideal for wide, fluid turns, suited to long, sweeping turns in open terrain rather than the short, sharp turns of a race ski. This radius promotes a gradual initiation of turns and a comfortable feel for the terrain, especially off-piste.
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Profile: Controlled Versatility
The Faction Studio 2 features a hybrid profile that combines a 360-mm tip rocker and a 325-mm tail rocker with a 2-mm central camber underfoot (values measured for the 183-cm length). This Rocker/Camber/Rocker profile is directly linked to its versatility: the central camber maintains grip and precision when turning on hard snow, while the rocker zones at the tips make it easier to initiate turns, prevent snagging in powder, and allow for comfortable riding in both directions.
Construction: Lightweight and Efficient Power Transfer
The Studio 2’s structure is based on technical choices consistent with its positioning. Here are the key components and what they actually offer:
- Poplar wood core: a lightweight wood that reduces the ski’s overall weight (1,880 g for the 183 cm model) and improves maneuverability in freestyle.
- Full-carbon weave and carbon sidewalls: enhance torsional stiffness and energy transfer during turns, without adding weight to the construction.
- 2.5 mm steel edges: above-average thickness, ensuring long-lasting grip and increased resistance to impacts on hard snow or ice.
- Sintered UHMW base: a porous material that absorbs wax better and improves glide over time.
- Carbon/rubber stomp pad: a cushioning zone between the bindings that helps absorb shocks upon landing jumps.
The Faction Studio 2 is a ski designed for advanced skiers who embrace the mountain without limits, alternating between park sessions and off-piste exploration. Available in four lengths (173, 178, 183, and 188 cm), it adapts to a variety of body types while maintaining the same technical DNA. Its flex rating of 7 out of 10 clearly positions it among the more demanding models: it will be fully at home in the hands of a skier capable of handling it with confidence on varied terrain and at sustained speeds.
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