The Faction Studio 4 is an alpine ski designed for expert freeriders looking to explore the mountain off the marked trails, from deep powder to creative off-piste runs. With an all-mountain profile geared toward freeriding, it’s aimed at experienced skiers capable of taking full advantage of its generous width and dual-rocker profile in a variety of conditions. Its sandwich construction, wood core, and carbon reinforcements give it a character that’s both responsive and stable, making it ideal for challenging runs. The Faction Studio 4 is designed for those who want as much float in fresh snow as they do dynamism to play with the terrain.

An all-mountain freeride ski for the creative skier

The Studio 4 alpine ski is clearly positioned for creative freeriding. Its twin-tip shape, with raised tip and tail, allows for riding in both directions and opens up a world of possibilities across all areas of the mountain: couloirs, off-piste slopes, mogul fields, or natural features. This ski is designed for expert skiers capable of handling a wide, responsive ski in changing conditions. It is not intended for daily use on groomed runs, but for skiers who seek to read the terrain and impose their own style on it.

Waist width and radius: dimensions designed for powder

With a waist width of 119 mm (product specs) and sidecut dimensions of 144/119/137 mm, the Studio 4 offers a generous contact area that enhances float in deep snow. This width places this ski in the category of skis truly designed for powder, without sacrificing maneuverability. The 23-meter turning radius for the standard 184 cm length allows for wide turns, ideal for sweeping turns in open terrain. This radius isn’t suited for short, tight sequences on the piste, but rather for fluid, controlled lines in open spaces.

Double rocker profile and construction: stability and lightness combined

The Studio 4 features a double rocker profile, with rocker zones at the tip and tail framing a more neutral central section. This profile makes it easier to initiate turns in fresh snow, reduces unwanted catch in powder, and improves overall maneuverability on uneven terrain. The sandwich construction, combined with a paulownia and poplar wood core, ensures a good balance between lightness and responsiveness. Carbon reinforcements, integrated as stringers, provide targeted stiffness that stabilizes the ski at high speeds without adding weight. Among the technical features that define this ski, several are worth highlighting:

• 2.5 mm XL steel edges: a thicker-than-average edge profile that improves durability and bite on hard or crusty snow.
• Boat Flex technology: ensures stability at high speeds and returns energy upon rebound for a more responsive ski.
• Anti-Chip Micro-Cap: protects the tips and tails of the ski from impacts and chips, extending the material’s lifespan.
• Sintered UHMW base: a dense, abrasion-resistant material that makes maintenance easier and maintains glide over time.

Manufacturing and Environmental Commitment

The Studio 4 is manufactured in Austria in a facility powered entirely by renewable energy. Offcuts from the base, edges, and topsheet are reused in the manufacturing process, thereby minimizing material waste. These elements do not alter the ski’s performance on the snow, but they reflect the high standards applied at every stage of its design.

The Faction Studio 4 is a logical choice for the expert skier who enjoys freeriding and all-mountain skiing in fresh powder and is looking for a wide twin-tip ski that is stable at high speeds and capable of adapting to a wide variety of lines. Its wide waist, dual-rocker profile, and carbon/wood construction make it a precise tool—provided you have the technical skill to fully exploit its potential.