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Faction Candide 1

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Mitch_7495
Posts: 299 - Karma: 641
So I just picked up the new faction Candide 1s and I'm super excited to try out. I just curious how well it holds up in the park. Do they fall apart or are they truly bomb proof like faction claims? They seem really light but I'm worried that will also show how well they are truly built.
Sep 19 2016 12:42PM
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Gunter
Posts: 37 - Karma: 25
My friend just got a pair a few months ago and hasn't had a chance to try them out yet.
Sep 20 2016 12:17PM
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SammyDubz
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Last year they beefed up the edges to 2.5 mm I believe, up from 1.9 mm in previous years (someone correct me if I'm wrong), which is a good sign. I don't have any personal experience but I've heard good things from people on the mountain.
Sep 20 2016 1:47PM
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T-Van
Posts: 388 - Karma: 2,575
My 2016's pair held up rather well compared to the ones from the seasons before. Got 60+ days on them and I didn't get any edge cracks. The only issue was the nose of one ski delaminating but this was then covered by warranty and I'll be sent a new pair in the next few weeks. They also ski really nice, not to stiff, nor to soft. Perfect flex for rails and also bigger jumps.
Sep 30 2016 10:17AM
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Mitch_7495
Posts: 299 - Karma: 641
T-VanMy 2016's pair held up rather well compared to the ones from the seasons before. Got 60+ days on them and I didn't get any edge cracks. The only issue was the nose of one ski delaminating but this was then covered by warranty and I'll be sent a new pair in the next few weeks. They also ski really nice, not to stiff, nor to soft. Perfect flex for rails and also bigger jumps.
Cool thanks man! Super excited to try them out
Sep 30 2016 11:46AM
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Julius_Steezer
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They are pretty bomb proof, as mentioned above they've got beefed up edges

Plus I believe faction has a rail warranty on their park whips so youre all good there anyway
Oct 1 2016 7:47AM
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