Replying to FACTION CANDIDE 3.0 VS. 4.0
Looking at adding a wider ski to my quiver as I may be moving to the PNW sometime next year.
I currently own Faction Candide 1.0's & 2.0's
I am also taking a trip to Whistler the first week of April and I figured with 2016 skis running clearance prices right now I might as well cop a pair of fat sticks now and take them with me.
Which of the two (3.0 vs. 4.0) would be better as an all around daily driver in the PNW?
If I could add either the 3.0 or 4.0 to the quiver which one should I get and why?
I am hesitant on the 3.0 because Its only 6mm wider than the 2.0 which I already have. If the conditions are any bit icy, groomed, packed, or anything without a decent top coat of powder I will probably ride the 2.0's as they absolutely slay and are more freestyle oriented to my style (butters, spins, etc).
Would the 3.0 really be much different than the 2.0?
I am leaning towards the 4.0 but am afraid that a 122mm waisted ski will suck unless there's a foot or more of fresh. AKA not a good choice for early or late season conditions.
Maybe the answer is obvious but unfortunately living in PA I have never had the opportunity of riding anything over 106mm so I can't speak on how a 122mm ski will handle inadequate conditions like ice, crud, chopped up powder, groomers, etc. for the days its not dumping.
What are your thoughts?
P.S. I have a connection to get Factions on the cheap which is why I am focusing on the 3.0's and 4.0's rather than a pair of Jeffrey's or Bibby's.
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