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Nordica v Faction

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thebusiness19
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Both have been blowin up with new content/ stacked rider lists. Both have as recently as this year become relevant in the park scene. Go.
Jan 7 2014 7:36PM
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Big.Ole.Diesel
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i like the nordica team style a lot better seems like theyre more fun and just play around on the mountain
Jan 7 2014 7:57PM
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-WZ-
Posts: 3600 - Karma: 6,582
faction
sorry but anyone with delorme and thovex wins
Jan 7 2014 8:00PM
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snomaster
Posts: 3346 - Karma: 5,776
I don't like that the Faction Candide 3.0 doesn't have any tip taper. It's got loads of rocker but pow slaying is sooo much better with a bit of taper, way easier to initiate a turn in the goods. And I'm not a Nordica fan either. Even tough I'm getting product from someone else, ON3P delivers the best line if skis. And that is what matters.
Jan 7 2014 8:16PM
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thedanimal
Posts: 490 - Karma: 180
Delorme and thovex
Jan 7 2014 8:29PM
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freeskibum82
Posts: 6355 - Karma: 5,058
it was only a matter of time before nordica lost traction here. they havent put out any videos worth watching lately and faction comes out swinging. dont get me wrong, big nordica fan since they are east coast and stack an east coast team, but faction is going to blow up this year because of Candide and now Delorme. Shops that pick up the skis delorme and candide ride will do well.
Jan 7 2014 8:30PM
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galardogod
Posts: 1714 - Karma: 5,346
NORDICA!
Jan 7 2014 8:56PM
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skitheeast77
Posts: 224 - Karma: 6,577
nordica
Jan 7 2014 8:58PM
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TOAST.
Posts: 7653 - Karma: 38,438
Faction-delorme,cadide,duncan adams, vanular.
Jan 7 2014 9:00PM
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J_BISCHOF
Posts: 2082 - Karma: 1,449
Why does it have to be a competition? They both realized their marketing was shit, so they changed the plans. Now all the dumb kids think nordica and faction are sweet. Sounds like a business win for both of them.
Jan 7 2014 9:01PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
Posts: 2013 - Karma: 2,509
even if factions were the shittiest ski out just knowing that delorme, candide and duncan are riding them would keep me perfectly content
Jan 7 2014 9:17PM
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Nordica
Posts: 97 - Karma: 9,744
Its only January 7th...

Hang tight ;)
Jan 7 2014 9:31PM
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mode2n
Posts: 2856 - Karma: 256
Both kill it, but Nordica has a great vibe/personality around the product and team. Stoked to see what they bring this season too!
Jan 7 2014 9:35PM
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caderobinson
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Shit just got fucking real
Jan 7 2014 9:35PM
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Lou.
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Boom. Wisdom
Jan 7 2014 9:36PM
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freeskibum82
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Evan, you didnt quote my next sentence "dont get me wrong, big nordica fan since they are east coast and stack an east coast team"

looking forward to your next edit! With SIA in 2 weeks, now is the time to push for market share on NS! Are we finally going to see the OMW in something longer than 177?!?! i hope a 182 is in my future.
Jan 7 2014 9:44PM
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Nordica
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I think you will be happy when you see the new collection! ha!
Jan 7 2014 9:48PM
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freeskibum82
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looks like a call to my rep will be in order come February!
Jan 7 2014 9:49PM
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Bonzalo
Posts: 2593 - Karma: 1,812
181 OMW coming next year, saw them today
Jan 7 2014 10:03PM
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Karkoskier
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Nordica. East coast 4life.
Jan 7 2014 10:32PM
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CrotchKiller
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9thward
Jan 7 2014 10:41PM
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SimplyClean
Posts: 556 - Karma: 1,754
Who cares who takes who or who's going to be better this year. They're just two totally different companies who have a different vision and demographic. BOTH companies marketing strategies are obviously working because that's all you guys think about now on here.
Jan 7 2014 10:47PM
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CKpolicy
Posts: 2587 - Karma: 2,463
i think that the whole  "competition" concept spawns from the idea of trying to sell a similar product to the same demographic. i might be wrong tho, its been a while since i hit the dictionary.
Jan 8 2014 11:08AM
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Saga.
Posts: 3812 - Karma: 45,339
How do you not include McChesney in this? The guy is an absolute animal.
Jan 8 2014 11:12AM
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EMK
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He's great but not on that level. those guys do things that are mind blowing. Tim does stuff that's really sick but being an animal isn't enough when you're up against those guys!
Jan 8 2014 12:16PM
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CrotchKiller
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Nerp
Jan 8 2014 12:22PM
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Turkelton
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Loads of teams have heavy hitters, but I'd say Nordica, Faction, Atomic and Armada are the leaders in terms of the craziest/most influential teams of all time.
Jan 8 2014 12:48PM
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danbrown
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let me know when one of them puts out a comparable urban seg
Jan 8 2014 12:53PM
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MothaHucker
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Just going to point out how stupid this sounds
Jan 8 2014 1:22PM
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MothaHucker
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Also, you think duncan adamns and vanular, two guys who have been out of the top-tier ski scene for some time now are on a higher level than McChesney?

The ignorance in this thread and all of newschoolers recently is going to make me crazy.
Jan 8 2014 1:25PM
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TOAST.
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Whoops forgot about him.
Jan 8 2014 1:50PM
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jordangaebel
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Nordica, you can't instantly hate another ski comp just bcuz a video they put out. Bandwagoners doe
Jan 8 2014 1:58PM
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,464
I like them both. Havent ridden any Faction skis but I was impressed with the nordica Soul Riders I demo'd this season
Jan 8 2014 2:50PM
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SimplyClean
Posts: 556 - Karma: 1,754
You saying doe at the end of your sentence on the internet is one of the most unintelligent bandwagon trends to take part in...

However, I do agree with your statement.
Jan 8 2014 3:29PM
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.squirrely.
Posts: 7563 - Karma: 7,546
nordica because kieran and veillux
Jan 8 2014 3:55PM
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G_Hundo
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don't forget nordica has frank too
Jan 8 2014 4:25PM
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tec_9
Posts: 263 - Karma: 913
Clearly Faction. Dopest out
Jan 8 2014 4:28PM
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PKNeison
Posts: 313 - Karma: 721
Don't know how this is even a question... As much as I like the Nordica team they don't stand much against the likes of delorme and thovex.

The skis and gear on the other hand are pretty even - Nordica prolly just edgin it.
Jan 8 2014 4:35PM
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Brocka_Flocka
Posts: 1215 - Karma: 8,744
Faction. Better skiiers, overalll team and Ian Borgeson.
Jan 8 2014 7:03PM
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Sir.Steezealot
Posts: 1156 - Karma: 678
Nordica, but Factions edit was the best thing I've seen since Tom Wallisch's SuperUnknown.
Jan 8 2014 7:15PM
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triss
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the only thing i like about nordics is there team hoodie lol

faction by far. Nordicas freestyle team did slowly rise up, but faction went from being very unknown (in my opinion) to getting super hyped.

also faction edits are too nice. Ian comptons The Weak edits aren't fun to watch anymore
Jan 8 2014 7:30PM
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Drail
Posts: 14044 - Karma: 10,316
Let's all decide what skis we are going to buy next year based on who put out the best edit!



wait...
Jan 8 2014 7:48PM
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VANULAR
Posts: 1930 - Karma: 5,131
Segment coming september just wait on it.
Jan 8 2014 8:05PM
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MION
Posts: 299 - Karma: 4,791
Uhh just cause he didn't film with any huge companies doesn't mean anything.
Have you seen his season edit? its mind blowing!

Jan 8 2014 8:30PM
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jsnow
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Your ignorance is driving me crazy.


Jan 8 2014 8:30PM
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jsnow
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Great minds think alike I guess.
Jan 8 2014 8:31PM
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MothaHucker
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Shit just got real
Jan 8 2014 10:13PM
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freeskibum82
Posts: 6355 - Karma: 5,058
thread isnt really about the skis and how they handle. you want that, head to gear talk. This is about perception on NS and team strength. I commented that it was only a matter of time nordica lost traction and it gets down voted as well. My perspective is that faction is a trending topic more than nordica right now, and its because they just made an edit and added some major players to their team. Does nordica still have a great team, of course. It's all marketing and Evan is right, its only January and Nordica having their team mostly in the east coast means we really haven't had the time for parks to be fully set up out here to be worthy of showcasing edits. The Weak has become somewhat a joke to me and while its fun to watch, it doesnt have much substance. Take the last one, do i really want to watch them eat pizza and play hockey? hell no, i want to see an edit like faction just put out on obstacles and jumps i hit in VT!
Jan 9 2014 8:21AM
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Cotter
Posts: 2546 - Karma: 849
Faction's edit was rad. It made me go to their website to see if there was anything that would interest me (only looked at their skis) unfortunately I didn't see anything that interested me. But their marketing is on point.
Jan 9 2014 8:39AM
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flurry*
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NORDICA. Better skis, riders, and videos. With Ian Compton they are even better
Jan 9 2014 8:56AM
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