Faction Prodigy 1 Capsule 2027 Skis - 158

The Prodigy 1 Capsule lives in the world of small creatures in summer's long, warm grasses. Featuring an elliptical sidecut, these skis offer effortless turn initiation at any speed, while full strength sidewalls deliver exceptional edge hold. It features a unique construction of a poplar wood and ash wood core, and a carbon/rubber stomp pad to absorb vibrations, making your ride and creative expression smoother and more sure-footed than ever. You'll land everything you dreamed of in the other warmer 6 months.

For the final chapter of her Prodigy Capsule residency, artist Elsa Grace turns towards the warmer moments in life that stick with us through winter's deep cold. This collection continues her theme of memories and motifs into movement. Grace draws from botanical refuges and sensory touchstones: the snap of citrus skin, the chilled pace of summer afternoons, the hidden wildlife of tall grass fields. She drew from antique tilework for this collection, preserving these pieces of warmth like specimens under glass. These skis carry a reminder that the seasons we miss are never far from reach, as we push our abilities in freeskiing on this legendary ski series.

Dimensions:

Tip (mm) - 120

Waist (mm) - 88

Tail (mm) - 112

Turn Radius (m) - 13 @158, 15 @164, 16 @171, 17 @178, 19 @184

Profile: 

Tip and Tail Rocker, Traditional Camber - Tip and tail rocker + traditional camber, for the perfect blend of high performance edge hold, easy turn initiation, and float in soft snow.

Wood Core:

Poplar / Ash - Poplar is a light-colored, durable softwood that flexes and pops nicely as well as having great vibration absorption capabilities. Ash is a heavier hardwood, that complements Poplar by adding stiffness and durability. This duo provides excellent hold on hard snow, a solid base for stomping landings and enough pop and flex to get creative with.

Carbon:

Carbon and Rubber Stomp Pad - Carbon and rubber Stomp Pad absorbs vibration at high speeds and upon landing big airs. A 600mm-long, 15mm-wide carbon/rubber reinforcement underfoot, above the edge, adds strength where it matters most to this performance oriented ski. In addition to protecting the wood core from heavy-duty impact on rails, the carbon and rubber inlay adds stability and vibration absorption under your boots, so that stomped landings feel better, both for you and your skis.

Edges:

XL 2.5mm Edges - XL 2.5 mm edges, compared to 2 mm industry average, built to last. 

Sidewall:

Full Strength Sidewall

Flex:

Mustache Flex -This flex works best for most skiers. Enjoy stability in front of, and behind the binding area to provide solid edge hold. Then, we transition to smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to easily absorb all the different bumps and snow debris the mountain throws at you. This flex allows for progression and for an easier turn initiation and finish

Flex Rating: 7

Warranty:

Two-year warranty, backed by Faction's global, around-the-clock customer care team

You'll Love this if:

You want stability and durability for crushing the park

You want a ski that carves hard, but also easily pivots and smears

You love to ski backwards

You like to butter and work on tricks, progression is the name of your game

Ability Level:

Intermediate · Advanced · Expert

Terrain:

Freestyle / Off-piste · All Mountain / Freeride