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Faction Skis?

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Snowpeck
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Hey guys. I was wondering what you guys think about them. How do they ride. Are they made well? How do they compare to Jskis or HG skis. Thanks
Oct 27 2016 10:39AM
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1210020121
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They're good but there are better ones.
Oct 27 2016 5:17PM
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1210020121
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also HG skis are really good in my opinion.
Oct 27 2016 5:17PM
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cdblu_freeski
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On3p, moment, faction. In that order

Although I've never seen or known anyone with HG or j skis or kitten factory, but I hear good things

Personally I avoid line, revision, head, rossi and k2.. that also factors in personal preference tho.
Oct 27 2016 10:33PM
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Park.
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cdblu_freeskiOn3p, moment, faction. In that order

Although I've never seen or known anyone with HG or j skis or kitten factory, but I hear good things

Personally I avoid line, revision, head, rossi and k2.. that also factors in personal preference tho.


Every company you said makes amazing skis... Why dont you like them?
Oct 28 2016 2:38AM
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cdblu_freeski
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parkplaygroundEvery company you said makes amazing skis... Why dont you like them?


Like a said partly preference, I'm not a fan of soft skis, and other than that I've/people I ski with have had bad experiences with those brands, durability mainly
Oct 28 2016 8:20AM
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Snowpeck
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1210020121also HG skis are really good in my opinion.


Yeah how are HG skis? I was thinking about the stingers. The Jskis look really cool but they are appreantly really soft which is not what I want.
Oct 28 2016 9:16AM
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Julius_Steezer
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Faction are pretty bombproof and most of their whips are towards the stiffer end of the scale if thats what youre after
Oct 28 2016 9:40AM
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Swandog7
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snowpeckYeah how are HG skis? I was thinking about the stingers. The Jskis look really cool but they are appreantly really soft which is not what I want.


If you don't want a soft ski, check out Moment Vice, ON3P Magnus, or the HG Stinger. All 3 are pretty stick and snappy. They can hold their own but the rocker makes them really fun. I only have experience with on3p and the Moment Vice. Ive heard great things about the Stingers.
Oct 28 2016 9:54AM
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Rowan.morris
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They make some fantastic skis but in my opinion they are not fantastic enough to cost $1,000
Nov 4 2016 8:51AM
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Snowpeck
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Rowan.morrisThey make some fantastic skis but in my opinion they are not fantastic enough to cost $1,000


They are pricy. The cheapest one is the idiom at 489$ which is a good price.
Nov 4 2016 9:53AM
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weedoo
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cdblu_freeskiOn3p, moment, faction. In that order

Although I've never seen or known anyone with HG or j skis or kitten factory, but I hear good things

Personally I avoid line, revision, head, rossi and k2.. that also factors in personal preference tho.

What do you have against revision. Im actually curious cuz i was considering getting the dimes
Nov 4 2016 10:58AM
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cdblu_freeski
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I've only ridden one pair, not actually sure what the were as the were a prize my buddy won. I just didn't really enjoy riding them, they weren't anything special. long story short they didn't survive a full season as a part time ski, I've heard it from other people to.. and a bad ski if your on a budget tho, get what you pay for imo. surface is similar in the same way just funner imo
Nov 4 2016 11:37PM
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ItsFen
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I have had a pair of faction Candide 1.0's that have somehow lasted 3 seasons, they ski great with very strong side wall construction, and they have a full edge which is really nice. Although the top sheet is really fucked, like basically gone. They are only 90 underfoot so you'll need at least the 2.0's(which are more expensive) if your on the west coast, but mine have been extremely durable and reliable on the shitty ice plates of the east coast. I'll most likely stick with faction for my next ski purchase.
Nov 5 2016 12:32AM
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Snowpeck
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I'm asking a question dickhead.
Nov 5 2016 7:34PM
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