Faction STUDIO 1 Skis

The Faction Studio 1 is a symmetrical twin-tip alpine ski designed for advanced to expert park and halfpipe skiers. Its freestyle-oriented design provides controlled agility without sacrificing the power needed for technical tricks and aggressive landings. With a flex rating of 7/10, it’s aimed at skiers looking for a responsive, precise ski capable of handling the intense demands of the snowpark. The Faction Studio 1 strikes a balance between lightness in the air and stability on landing.

A ski tailored for the park and the halfpipe

The Studio 1 is designed exclusively for freestyle riding in the snowpark and halfpipe. Its symmetrical twin-tip shape allows for identical performance in both switch and regular stances, which is a direct advantage for riders who string together rotations and tricks in alternating directions. The 19-meter turn radius on a 178 cm board allows for wide, smooth turns, ideal for pipe transitions and approaches to features. The available sizes—171 cm and 178 cm—accommodate a range of body types while maintaining maneuverability consistent with the demands of high-level freestyle.

Dimensions and Profile: Geometry Designed for Freestyle

With a waist width of 90 mm and a sidecut of 120/90/120 mm, the Faction Studio 1 features a symmetrical geometry that underscores its freestyle focus. This tip-to-tail symmetry ensures identical performance in both directions. The Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile combines a 285 mm rocker at the tip and tail with a 3 mm camber underfoot, which makes it easier to initiate aerial spins while maintaining solid grip during landings on hard snow. This hybrid profile offers a smooth entry into turns and precise acceleration when exiting features.

Construction: wood core, carbon, and reinforced finishes

The Studio 1’s construction is based on materials chosen for their balance of lightness and stiffness. Here are the structural elements that define this ski’s performance:

• Poplar/Ash Core: a combination of woods that provides both lightness and responsiveness, ideal for dynamic landings in the park.
• Unidirectional carbon strips and carbon weave: these reinforce torsional stiffness and longitudinal rigidity without adding weight, for more controlled tricks.
• 2.5 mm XL edges and 7 mm Full Strength Sidewall: enhanced edge protection to withstand repeated impacts against the park’s metal structures.
• Carbon and rubber stomp pad: cushions landings and protects the base when landing on landing zones.
• Sintered UHMW base: a sturdy, fast base that facilitates gliding over features and through transitions.

The ski is manufactured in Austria according to precise manufacturing standards, using recycled and locally sourced materials, in a factory powered 100% by renewable energy. Among the integrated technologies, Studio Stance defines an optimized binding point for freestyle, while the Elliptical Sidecut refines the edge geometry for a smooth transition between glide phases.

Who is it for and in what contexts

The Faction Studio 1 is designed for advanced to expert skiers who make the snowpark and halfpipe their preferred terrain. Its carbon-reinforced wood core construction and Rocker-Camber-Rocker profile allow it to meet the demands of technical and repetitive riding. For riders looking to improve their spins, grabs, and tricks in the halfpipe with a reliable and responsive ski, this model is a logical choice for their skill level.