Winter 2011/12 SKIS, HELMETS & POLES
Skis for addic by addicts.
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If skiing is you we’re your dea Faction. noun. “A minority group working within, and in opposition to, a majority group.”
Faction was born of frustration. In 2003 with a degree in Product Design and eight years skiing and working in the ski resorts of Australia, Canada and France I returned to my home in Melbourne. I was frustrated with my life, my career working in a corporate environment and disillusioned with skiing. Brought up with the philosophy that if you can’t find what you want you build it yourself, I found an old press in France and started designing skis that reflected the type of skiing me and my friends were doing. Product design is not just a skillset, it’s a philosophy. An approach. Skis at the time were foam cored, skinny, made in China and frankly ugly. I started with a blank piece of paper and the first ski I designed was the Wednesday - with a 92mm waist at the time one of the fattest skis on the market (!) and still in our lineup today. Living in Verbier we do everything - park, piste, cliffs, touring. A ski needs to be a living combination of performance, versatility, durability and beauty. They are something you spend a lot of hard-earned money on, and something that you spend some of the most amazing days of your life on. To skiers around the world Faction represents the best designed & built freeride and freestyle skis you can buy, with a world-class manufacturing base in the heart of the European Alps and a strong commitment to social and environtmental sustainability. Our 2011/12 collection is the pinnacle of everything I set out to do when I started Faction - a compact yet diverse lineup of some of the most versatile high-performance skis on the market, helmets, poles and accessories. A melting pot of friends, music, art, design and skiing. Tony McWilliam Managing+Creative Director Verbier, Switzerland
Yvan Metrailler, Verbier by Tero Repo
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International team Andrew Matthew UK Arnaud Rougier FR Corey Vanular CAN PC Fosse NOR Yvan Metrailler CH Kristi Leskinen USA Mirjam Jaeger CH
PC Fosse, Oslo by Daniel Tengs
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Pro team Alex Wall CAN Bastien Brouqueyre FR Cyril Reygnier FR Eric Norman CAN Frederick Iliano CH Jonas Delogne CH Luke Kneller AUS Luke Nelson CAN Mark Dvorak USA Oscar Pedersen SWE Ryan Oakden CAN Sam Cohen USA Shane Carmichael CAN Simon d’Artois CAN Thomas Theberge FR Trevor Thomas USA Beanie Milne Home UK Martha Burley AUS Tessa Treadway CAN
Jonas Delogne, Verbier by Tero Repo
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2011/12 ski collection • Built for guys • Built for girls
FREESTYLE
PISTE/PARK
Park/Pipe Kennedy •
114/82/106mm 153, 163, 168, 173, 181cm Traditional Camber
Slopestyle
Area ••
114/82/106mm 143, 153, 163, 168, 173cm Traditional Camber
All-mountain twins
Wednesday •
126/92/116mm 168, 174, 178, 184cm Traditional Camber
Heroine •
126/92/116mm 158, 168, 174, 178cm Traditional Camber
Freeride/ Touring Agent 90 ••
126/92/116mm 169, 174, 179, 186cm All-mtn Rocker
Agent 100 ••
132/102/112mm 169, 174, 179, 188cm
FREERIDE
All-mtn Rocker
PISTE/PARK
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Backcountry Freestyle Royale ••
150/122/140mm 175, 183, 190cm
FREESTYLE
POWDER
BC FS Rocker
Fat Twins
3.zero ••
Fat Twins
Prodigy ••
142/112/132mm 167, 175, 183, 191cm All-mtn twin Rocker
136/98/124mm 168, 174, 178, 184cm All-mtn twin Rocker
Agent 100 PRO • 132/102/112mm 169, 174, 179, 188cm All-mtn Rocker
Limited Edition
Big Mountain
240/188/198mm 190cm
135/112/122mm 194cm
Vive Le Mono! •
Big-mtn Rocker
Thirteen •
Big-mtn Rocker
FREERIDE
Freeride/ Touring
POWDER
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The Snake Transition Project
Winter 2011/12 Collection
A revolutionary step forward in ski design & performance.
In conjunction with NBL Sport, we’ve been researching how to make our skis lighter and easier to ride, without sacrificing edge grip or torsional strength. The Snake Transition Project (S.T.P.) is the fruit of our labour. Up to 30% lighter skis with equivalent or better torsion than a traditionally built ski, resulting in more positive edge grip and easier turn initiation. A wave pressed into the full length of the ski during construction is the secret. Utilised on three of our skis this year - the new Prodigy, Agent 90 and Agent 100 - our proprietary STP technology is a true revolution.
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Rocker: the new black Here at The Faction Collective we have developed what we call “Rocker 2.0”. Combining trad-itional camber together with rocker in differing combinations helps us design skis that are more highly tuned to the riders needs, whilst making them even more versatile. “Rocker 2.0” is used on five of our skis this year: the Alias 90 & 100, Prodigy, 3.Zero, Royale and Thirteen.
2011/12 camberlines Traditional Camber. Traditional camber gives positive turn initiation, predictable rebound and control on groomed snow and hardpack.
Traditional Camber
Traditional Camber 6 or 8mm
All-mountain Rocker. Tip rocker only and traditional camber is combined on the Agent 90 & 100, providing great on-piste feel with increased float off-piste.
All-mtn Rocker
Rocker 5mm rise over 150mm
Traditional Camber 5mm
All-mtn twin Rocker
Rocker 5mm rise over 150mm
Traditional Camber 5mm
Rocker 5mm rise over 100mm
BC FS Rocker
Rocker 15mm rise over 300mm
Flat Camber
Big-mtn Rocker
Rocker 8mm rise over 300mm
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Flat Camber
Rocker 15mm rise over 300mm
All-mountain Twin Rocker. Tip & tail rocker and traditional camber on the 2011/12 3.Zero & Prodigy combine to create an off-piste bias ski that floats amazingly yet is still quick edge-to-edge. BC-freestyle Rocker. Symmetrical tip & tail rocker and flat camber underfoot on the Royale provide float riding normal or switch, as well as instantaneous edge control.
Big-mountain Rocker. Tip rocker and flat camber through the Thirteen together with a very firm flex give maximum float and feel at speed.
Winter 2011/12 Collection
Thomas Theberge, Verbier by Tero Repo
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Design+ graphics
Designing a ski is a craft that requires fastidious attential to detail, careful selection of flexes, materials and dimensions.. and some secret tricks only a shaper knows... Everything to do with a ski - its shape, flex, construction, materials and graphics - is assessed and designed from scratch with the perspective of the end-user in mind, not just a market segment. The proof is in our Awards.
Awards Agent awarded “Editors Pick” by Backcountry, Outside & Telemark magazines, USA 2010. Agent awarded “Palme Ski Mag” & “Ski Remarquable” by Ski magazine, France 2010. Royale awarded 1st pick, Powder section, Fantasy Draft, Powder magazine 2010 Buyers Guide. Heroine awarded “Top 40 skis of 2009” by Fluid Magazine, France.
The Axis Project Launched to give artists & designers the opportunity to work in an unusual medium and strengthen the links between art, music and snowsports - the Axis Project started two years ago with a competition to design the Kennedy topsheet, and received over 150 entrants worldwide. This year we are proud to launch the work of Taka Sudo, a Japanese-Canadian artist living and working in Whistler. Our first collaborations are for the graphics on the 2011-12 Prodigy and KISS/Gene Simmons inspired Thirteen.
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Artist Taka Sudo, Whistler by Hi_6
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Handmade in the E.U. “Handmade in the EU� is our maxim, and we stay true to our word. Each ski is manufactured from carefully selected wood cores, rockwell-treated steel edges, the highest quality silkscreened topsheets and the finest base material available. The skis are gloss lacquered, hand-tuned and ground before leaving the factory.
This process ensures consistent flex, high performance straight out of the store and long durability. We were the first independent ski brand to offer a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
The Echo Initiative Ski construction is a process that by its nature requires wood, steel, inks, bonding agents and fibreglass. We are committed to doing what we can to reduce our impact on the environment, both in our production facility and in our logistics. We do not use colour sublimation in our printing. We have started to use water-based inks in our silkscreen topsheets. We use wood offcuts to heat our factory and recycle all waste material. We are in the process of assessing our production house, logistics and offices for compliance to ISO 14001.
All production photos Craig Douglas.
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Wood is good! A skis’ core and the materials it is wrapped in are crucial to how a ski feels on snow, as well as its longevity. Every ski benefits from a fulllength wood core and sandwich construction. Our cores are made from hand-picked poplar, with birch stringers for rebound & durability. Depending on the ski, the ratio of woods and laminates, plus the fibreglass used to wrap the core is adjusted. SILKSCREEN PRINTED TOPSHEET FIBREGLASS VIBRATION DAMPENING LAYER LAMINATED WOOD CORE ABS SIDEWALLS FIBREGLASS ROCKWELL STEEL EDGES SINTERED BASE MATERIAL
2011/12 core types Matrix core Our snappiest core. The poplar strips and torsion box re-inforcement underfoot help to give a large ‘buttering’ section in front and behind the binding area, while making sure you’ve got enough pop to launch for days. Used on: Kennedy / Area Matrix-Plus core Our Matrix-Plus core is designed for the perfect relationship between dampness and rebound. More dense wood together with thicker vertically-profiled poplar provides smooth on-snow feel with great rebound yet light weight. Used on: Wednesday / Heroine Half-Nelson core Fat skis require a different approach to cores. The Half-Nelson uses custom-designed laminates to give a combination of strength, dampness at speed. A full length core right to the tip of the ski, the Half-Nelson is still relatively light. Used on: Prodigy / 3.zero / Agent / Royale Full-Nelson core The wood/glass re-inforced core of the Full-Nelson is designed for one thing: keeping a big mountain ski under control at high speed, providing stability and dampness yet providing the maximum amount of feel. Job done. Used on: Thirteen
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Park-bias skis
Conrad Lucas, Snowpark NZ by Camilla Stoddart
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Park/Pipe -guys Kennedy Developed purely for the park the Kennedy has a perfectly symmetrical core balanced over the mid point of the ski. Equal height tip and tail, zero sidecut setback, basically all this means is: you want the same ski switch as riding forward and perfect balance in the air you got it with the Kennedy. With a narrow profile from tip to tail and a slightly stiffer flex than the Area, the Kennedy is truly at home in the half pipe. Features: Sandwich-construction; Matrix core; zero sidecut-setback; equal height tip and tail; medium flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; twin mount points.
Stats> Length (cm)
153
163
168
173
181
Total length (mm)
1530
1630
1680
1730
1810
Tip/Waist/ Tail (mm)
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
Sidecut radius (m)
14
16
17
18
20
Running length (mm)
1210
1330
1380
1430
1510
Tip rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
-
Tail rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
-
Camber (mm)
6
6
6
6
6
Tip/Tail height (mm) 42/42
52/52
52/52
52/52
52/52
Weight (gm/pr)
3000
3200
3340
3600
2800
Terrain mapping> Base
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Camberline> Traditional Camber
Traditional Camber
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Big mtn
Stiffness
Slopestyle -guys/girls
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Park-bias skis
Area Designed by Kristi Leskinen As one of the most respected skiers worldwide - having been pushing the sport for the past ten years - Kristi knows what makes a great park ski. She originally designed a women’s model for us, but it turned out to be the perfect slopestyle ski for guys and girls. With equal height tip and tail, symmetrical core and zero sidecut setback, the Area is perfectly balanced. Slightly softer than the Kennedy . Features: Sandwich-construction; Matrix core; zero sidecut-setback; equal height tip and tail; medium-soft flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex4000 die-cut bases; twin mount points.
Stats>
Base
Length (cm)
143
153
163
168
173
Total length (mm)
1430
1530
1680
1730
1730
Tip/Waist/ Tail (mm)
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
114/82/ 106
Sidecut radius (m)
13
14
16
17
18
Running length (mm)
1110
1210
1380
1430
1430
Tip rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
-
Tail rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
-
Camber (mm)
6
6
6
6
6
Tip/Tail height (mm)
42/42
42/42
52/52
52/52
52/52
Weight (gm/pr)
2500
2800
3200
3340
3340
Terrain mapping>
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Big mtn
Stiffness
Camberline> Traditional Camber
Traditional Camber
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All mountain twins-guys Wednesday The Wednesday is like your best friend in ski form, go anywhere, do anything. Just wide enough to go and shred some powder in the morning and skinny enough to ride the park in the afternoon, followed by some apres ski or an urban rail session. Whatever you want to do the Wednesday will happily do it with you. Features: Sandwich-construction; Matrix-plus core; medium flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; twin mount points.
Stats> Length (cm)
168
174
178
184
Total length (mm)
1680
1740
1780
1840
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
122/92/112
125/92/115
126/92/116
126/92/116
Sidecut radius (m)
19
19
19
21
Running length (mm)
1402
1430
1482
1540
Tip rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
Tail rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
Camber (mm)
8
8
8
8
Tip/Tail height (mm)
52/47
52/47
52/47
52/47
Weight (gm/pr)
3680
3750
3800
4000
Terrain mapping>
Base
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Camberline> Traditional Camber
Traditional Camber
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Big mtn
Stiffness
All mountain twins-girls
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Park-bias skis
Heroine As a sibling to the Wednesday the Heroine is just as versatile, she will ski everywhere and everything, powder, park, pipe even cruise down the piste, if you are that way inclined. With a softer core and shorter lengths, the Heroine is ideal, for shorter lighter people, invariably that is the ladies amongst us, but boys don’t be afraid to have a play. Features: Sandwich-construction; Matrix-plus core; medium-soft flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; twin mount points.
Stats> Length (cm)
158
168
174
178
Total length (mm)
1580
1680
1740
1780
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
122/92/112
122/92/112
125/92/115
126/92/116
Sidecut radius (m)
16
19
19
19
Running length (mm)
1302
1402
1430
1482
Tip rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
Tail rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
Camber (mm)
8
8
8
8
Tip/Tail height (mm)
52/47
52/47
52/47
52/47
Weight (gm/pr)
3280
3680
3750
3800
Terrain mapping> Base
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Big mtn
Stiffness
Camberline> Traditional Camber
Traditional Camber
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Powder-bias skis
Jonas Delogne, Verbier by Yves Garneau
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Fat twins - rockered Prodigy
Featuring:
The Prodigy likes to go exploring around resort, finding secret stashes in the trees and hidden gullies filled with fresh powder. If getting to these spots requires crossing mogul fields, crusty crud maybe even a go in the park then you’ve got no problems as the Prodigy loves it all. Rocker technology, in tip and tail with traditional camber under foot just makes all of this even more fun. STP technology makes a torsionally-stiff, light ski. Features: Sandwich-construction; Half-Nelson core; medium flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases
Stats> Length (cm)
168
174
178
184
Total length (mm)
1680
1740
1780
1840
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
136/98/126 136/98/126 136/98/126 136/98/126
Sidecut radius (m)
17
19
19.5
20
Running length (mm)
-
1190
-
1261
Tip rocker (mm)
-
8/150
8/150
8/150
Tail rocker (mm)
-
5/100
5/100
5/100
Camber (mm)
5
5
5
5
Tip/Tail height (mm)
54/42
68/60
68/55
77/66
Weight (gm/pr)
3840
4080
4200
4300
Terrain mapping>
Base Art by Taka Sudo
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Big mtn
Camberline> All-mtn twin Rocker
Rocker Traditional Camber 5mm rise over 150mm
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Rocker 5mm rise over 100mm
Stiffness
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Powder-bias skis
3.zero Combining traditional camber underfoot with rockered tips and tails plus a smooth, stiff flex through the length of the ski - this ski has quickly become known for its unparalleled levels of float, control, stability and response. Amazing versatility from a 112mm waist ski. Big mountain lines, cliff drops, backcountry booters the 3.Zero is a versatile Fat Freeride ski that does it all. Stiff and stable enough for big lines with enough pop and lightness for some freestyle sessions. Features: Sandwich-construction; Half-Nelson core; medium-stiff flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases
Stats> Length (cm)
167
175
183
191
Total length (mm)
1670
1750
1830
1910
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
142/112/132 142/112/132 142/112/132 136/112/126
Sidecut radius (m)
18
20
25
32
Running length (mm)
1340
1190
1251
1351
Tip rocker (mm)
-
8/150
8/150
8/150
Tail rocker (mm)
-
5/100
5/100
5/100
Camber (mm)
5
5
5
5
Tip/Tail height (mm)
54/42
68/67
68/67
68/67
Weight (gm/pr)
3780
4080
4500
4780
Terrain mapping> Base Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Big mtn
Stiffness
Camberline> All-mtn twin Rocker
Rocker Traditional Camber 5mm rise over 150mm
Rocker 5mm rise over 100mm
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BC freestyle - rockered Royale This ski does it all, but is happiest floating through deep powder or over pillows or through trees or cutting the crud or looking epic in lift lines or making your day. Stiffer than most BC-freestyle Rockers the Royale is stable at speed while maintaining a lightweight 4700gm/pair so you can get freestyle with them. Basically ski royalty. You should probably wear purple and ermine to set foot upon her. Features: Sandwich-construction; Half-Nelson core; medium-firm flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; twin mount points.
Stats> Length (cm)
175
183
190
Total length (mm)
1750
1830
1900
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
150/122/140 150/122/140 150/122/140
Sidecut radius (m)
20
25
28
Running length (mm)
850
900
1000
Tip rocker (mm)
15/300
15/300
15/330
Tail rocker (mm)
15/300
15/300
10/250
Camber (mm)
0
0
0
Tip/Tail height (mm)
67/58
87/77
63/47
Weight (gm/pr)
4200
4700
5000
Terrain mapping>
Base Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Camberline> BC FS Rocker
Rocker 15mm rise over 300mm
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Flat Camber
Rocker 15mm rise over 300mm
Big mtn
Stiffness
Big mountain - rockered
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Powder-bias skis
Thirteen Need a ski that is bigger, stiffer, straighter and likes to Rock, then surely you got to take your lead from the Big Man Gene Simmons. The Thirteen is designed for those who want a high performance big mountain ski. A ski that is stiff and stable at serious speed and no excuses for holding back with the Rockered tip to take you over the crud and through the powder. Features: Sandwich-construction; Full-Nelson core; low-rise tail; stiff flex; anti-chip sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; ABS tail protector.
Stats> Length (cm)
194
Total length (mm)
1940
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
135/112/132
Sidecut radius (m)
46
Running length (mm)
1401
Tip rocker (mm)
8/300
Tail rocker (mm)
-
Camber (mm)
0
Tip/Tail height (mm)
72/7
Weight (gm/pr)
5300
Terrain mapping>
Base Art by Taka Sudo
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Big mtn
Stiffness
Camberline> Big-mtn Rocker
Rocker 8mm rise over 300mm
Flat Camber
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Freeride/touring - rockered Agent 90
Featuring:
The Agent 90 is a little more versatile brother to the 100, for those of you who don’t get to spend everyday disappearing in to the backcountry. The Agent 90 has a slightly softer, shorter and narrower profile - however it will still float through the powder with Rocker tip technology, and enjoy in resort cruising down pistes or carving through crud. STP technology makes a torsionally-stiff, light ski. Features: Sandwich-construction; Half-Nelson core; medium-stiff flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; ABS tail protector.
Stats> Length (cm)
169
174
179
186
Total length (mm)
1690
1740
1790
1840
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
126/92/116
126/92/116
126/92/116
130/92/118
Sidecut radius (m)
17
18
20
21
Running length (mm)
1261
1315
1351
1475
Tip rocker (mm)
8/150
8/150
8/150
8/150
Tail rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
Camber (mm)
5
5
5
5
Tip/Tail height (mm)
70/12
70/12
77/25
72/6
Weight (gm/pr)
3540
3700
3960
4400
Terrain mapping> Base
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Camberline> All-mtn Rocker
Rocker Traditional Camber 5mm rise over 150mm
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Big mtn
Stiffness
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Powder-bias skis
Agent 100
Featuring:
Like to get away from it all? The Agent is a light weight semistiff ski that will allow you to get out into the backcountry and leave you with plenty of energy to ski those big lines. With our proprietary STP technology, the ski is 15% lighter than the old ski, rides softer and with better edge grip. The Agent has earned an Editor’s Choice Award from Backcountry Magazine for 2010, so you know she’s going to be good. For those who prefer their ride on the stiffer side, the Agent 100 PRO is also available. Features: Sandwich-construction; Half-Nelson core; medium-stiff flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; ABS tail protector.
Stats> Length (cm)
169
174
179
188
Total length (mm)
1690
1740
1780
1880
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
132/102/122
132/102/122
132/102/122
132/102/122
Sidecut radius (m)
19
21
22
26
Running length (mm)
1261
1315
1351
1475
Tip rocker (mm)
5/150
5/150
5/150
5/150
Tail rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
Camber (mm)
5
5
5
5
Tip/Tail height (mm)
70/12
70/12
70/12
70/12
Weight (gm/pr)
2840
3200
3760
4200
Terrain mapping> Base
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Big mtn
Stiffness
Camberline> All-mtn Rocker
Rocker Traditional Camber 5mm rise over 150mm
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Freeride/touring - rockered Agent 100 PRO Unchanged from 2010/11s award-winning formula, the Agent (previously called the Alias) is a go-anywhere freeride/touring ski with a powder-bias. The rockered shovel and traditional camber together with a semi-stiff flex combine to provide a responsive, high-performance ski that is incredibly versatile. At home on the Freeride World Tour or just skinning up to your favourite backcountry zone. Features: Sandwich-construction; Half-Nelson core; medium-stiff flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; ABS tail protector.
Stats> Length (cm)
169
174
179
188
Total length (mm)
1690
1740
1780
1880
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
132/102/122
132/102/122
132/102/122
132/102/122
Sidecut radius (m)
19
21
22
26
Running length (mm)
1261
1315
1351
1475
Tip rocker (mm)
5/150
5/150
5/150
5/150
Tail rocker (mm)
-
-
-
-
Camber (mm)
5
5
5
5
Tip/Tail height (mm)
70/12
70/12
70/12
70/12
Weight (gm/pr)
2840
3200
3760
4200
Terrain mapping> Base
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Camberline> All-mtn Rocker
Rocker Traditional Camber 5mm rise over 150mm
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Big mtn
Stiffness
Limited editions Vive le mono!
Winter 2011/12 Collection
Powder-bias skis
Featuring:
Seven years of ski design. Rocker technology. Flat camber. STP technology. Everything we have been working on since we started Faction has been leading to this. The culmination of years of work. A true leap-forward in ski design. Introducing the Mono Ski. Why bother with all that hassle of trying to keep two legs heading in the same direction, when you can simply click in, push off and euro-style your way through any terrain or snow condition.. and arrive in style. The future is here. The future is mono. Featuring our patented STP Technology. Features: Sandwich-construction; Half-Nelson core; medium-stiff flex; anti-chipping sidewalls; full-wrap one-piece edges; ptex-4000 die-cut bases; ABS tail protector.
Stats> Length (cm)
190
Total length (mm)
1900
Tip/Waist/Tail (mm)
240/188/198
Sidecut radius (m)
26
Running length (mm)
1645
Tip rocker (mm)
8/300
Tail rocker (mm)
-
Camber (mm)
-
Tip/Tail height (mm)
70/0
Weight (gm)
4700
Terrain mapping> Base
Pipe
Slopestyle Piste
Freeride BC/FS
Big mtn
Stiffness
Camberline> Big-mtn Rocker
Rocker 8mm rise over 300mm
Flat Camber
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Helmets
When we first started Faction, our commitment was to provide the most versatile, high performance freeride/freestyle skis on the market. As we’ve grown, our focus has expanded to include products that help make each day on skis safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable. For us, our commitment to safety matches our commitment to having fun - none of us ski without protection, and neither should you. For the past year we have been working in conjunction with TSG, a fellow Swiss brand that has been making helmets and protective gear since 1988, combining our design capabilities and their engineering skills and experience. For 2011/12 we are launching our first collaboration: two unique helmets that use the best materials, manufacturing and design techniques available to give unparalleled levels of safety, comfort and freedom of movement. All our helmets are laboratory tested and certified to European CE EN 1077 and North American ASTM 2040 standards to give the rider 100% confidence in their performance.
Oskar Pedersen, Nesbyen Norway by Erik Carlsen
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Technology All our helmets feature the following tech for your safety and comfort. Flex-tech
For the first time ever on a helmet, our Flex-tech features a mutli-segmented EPS insert that automatically adapts itself to the wearers head shape. It also improves air circulation and allows heat to get pulled out by the venting more efficiently. Only on the Agent.
Low rider
Our low rider design improves front and side protection.
ABS shell
We use an injection-molded Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene plastic to provide a bombproof, shock resistant shell.
EPS impact foam
Expanded PolyStyrene foam is 98% air, 2% plastic. Formed in cells, the EPS is incredibly light yet strong and flexible.
Optimised airflow system
The size and position of the air vents has been carefully design to maintain an optimum amount of airflow. This helps keep a consistent temperature no matter what the conditions. All vents are also fully screened to prevent any unwanted items getting in - keeps air in, but snow and dirt out. On top of this, eight small air channels in the inner foam of the helmet combine to pull heat away from your head. No more sweat!
Heat-sealed removable padding
The padding inserts in the helmet are pre-molded, heat-sealed, removable and washable. All helmets come with two sets of inserts to customise fit and ensure all-day-long comfort on the hill.
Goggle clip
Rear goggle clip keeps your goggles in place, even in the bar.
Removable earpads 3-point strap adjustment
The chin strap is adjustable at 3-points to ensure a perfect fit.
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Our earpads clip in quickly and simply - making it easy to convert from winter to spring mode, or to use with a beanie underneath.
Winter 2011/12 Collection Helmets
Jonas Delogne, Verbier by Tero Repo
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The Agent The Agent is your partner for every condition. Our Flex-tech EPS inserts shape themselves to fit your head, whilst increasing air circulation and heat dispersion. Fully removable earpads and washable interior pads provide the ultimate in versatility from winter all the way through to summer riding.
Technical features> • Flex-tech EPS inserts automatically adapts itself to the wearers head shape • High density injected ABS shell • Lightweight EPS impact foam • Low fit for increased protection • Anatomically shaped mold • 14 screened vents • Interior ventilation channels • Washable interior pads • Removable soft earpads • Neck gaiter • 3-point adjustable strap • Goggle clip • Snap chin buckle • ASTM 2040 / CE EN 1077 certified • 598g
Sizes> SMALL/MEDIUM: 52-55cm LARGE/EXTRA LARGE: 55-58cm
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The Royale
Winter 2011/12 Collection
With the same shell shape as the Agent, the Royale features a brim for those sunny days, an anatomically shaped mold and interior pads so you can customise the helmet for your perfect fit. Like both our helmets, the Royale is fully certified to EU and American standards for your safety and comfort.
Technical features> • High density injected ABS shell with brim • Lightweight EPS impact foam • Low fit for increased protection • Anatomically shaped mold • 14 screened vents • Interior ventilation channels • Washable interior pads • Removable soft earpads • Neck gaiter • 3-point adjustable strap • Goggle clip • Snap chin buckle • ASTM 2040 / CE EN 1077 certified • 560g
Sizes> SMALL/MEDIUM: 52-55cm LARGE/EXTRA LARGE: 55-58cm
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Poles Aircraft-grade 5083 aluminium poles. Quality Italian-made. Ergo grip for all-day comfort and security. Each pair comes with hotswappable powder and park/piste baskets for ultimate versatility.
Technical features> • 5083 Aluminium Alloy • Sublimation-printed graphics • 18mm diameter shaft • Ergonomic grip design • Hot-swappable powder/park baskets
Ø90mm
Ø50mm
Sizes> ONE SIZE FITS ALL Get your local store to chop them down to your preferred length.
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Heroine>
Agent>
Royale>
Thirteen> Dancer>
Winter 2011/12 Collection
Poles
Mirjam Jaeger by Seb Viardot
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Softgoods
Yvan Metrailler, Thomas Theberge & Arnaud Rougier by Tero Repo
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Softgoods 100% cotton Tshirts & Tall-T’s
Logo T Dealer T Purple Dealer T Cyan
Poles T
Tall T - black
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Tall T - white
Winter 2011/12 Collection Softgoods
The 3x3x3 Project
Dom Daher
Yves Garneau
Tero Repo
When Faction started, one of the goals was to give artists and designers the opportunity to work in an unusual medium and strengthen the links between art, music and snowsports – so Faction created the Axis Project. The first project was a design competition to create the Kennedy topsheets. Faction continues to work with artists and designers from all over the world on ski graphics, limited edition designs for stores and T-shirts. This year the Axis project is 3x3x3: 3 artists, 3 t-shirts, 3 times a year. The first series is with three photographers. Dom Daher, who brought the original idea to Faction, Yves Garneau , a Verbier local and one of Faction’s oldest friends; and last but not least, Tero Repo, originating from Finland he has also made his home in Verbier. Look out for regular releases of the 3x3x3 limited edition t’s over the coming year.
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Accessories Promotion Bandanas:
Foldable sunglasses: UV certified
Moustaches
Logo/ mountains Red, White, Blue
Stickers: 5 separate logos 1.6” x 2” vinyl
Icon 2” round vinyl
Store diecut logo 250mm wide. Black or White
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“Rocker is the new black” 2” vinyl
Gene Simmons 4” vinyl
Winter 2011/12 Collection Softgoods
Ski bags Now there’s no excuse not to travel! Full-size wheeled deluxe ski bag fits several pairs of skis up to 195cm. Plenty of space to pack in other items. Washable interior lining, tension belts, interior mesh pocket and two large zipped exterior pockets.
Technical features> • P/150D ripstop nylon • Full-length zips • Extra fixture belts • Two large exterior compartments • Interior mesh pocket • Interior separation mats
Sizes> 168litres 195cm x 36cm x 24cm
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info@factionskis.com www.factionskis.com www.facebook.com/faction www.twitter.com/factionskis Arnaud Rougier, Verbier by Tero Repo Collective photos by: Pierre Augier, Seb Viardot, Camilla Stoddart, Yves Garneau, Craig Douglas, Tero Repo, Delaney Zayac, Dom Daher