Faction Candide 3.0 Skis
Faction Candide 3.0 Skis
Style ID: 0455162
Style ID: 0455162
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Faction Candide 3.0 Skis - Mens 20/21:
A freestyle-inspired twin tip shape makes the Faction 2021 CT 3.0 easy to press and wash out when you want to jib, but also hold a strong edge when you ask more from it. This is the perfect all-mountain ski for the advanced/expert rider who is always on the lookout for fresh powder snow and needs a lightweight, stiffer flex, versatile ski to rip up the whole mountain.
You'll love this ski if: You want something light and nimble that is easy to spin and wash out; You want a versatile ski that can do everything well including climb; You want to be able to go backwards or land switch; You're attracted to the CT 5.0 but want something lighter and quicker from edge to edge.
This ski has its own cult following. That’s because Thovex was after the perfect freestyle-inspired one-ski-quiver, and in collaboration with our designers he knocked this one out of the park. Its playful shape allows the CT 3.0 to easily butter and wash out for jibbing, and also hold a strong edge when you crank up the dial. For the rider who is always on the lookout for fresh goods and needs a lightweight, versatile ski to rip up the whole mountain, look no further. Designed & tested at Faction's home in Verbier, Switzerland, handmade in Europe at the finest manufacturing facilities in the world. Built to last.
TECH DETAILS
- RADIUS21M @ 184CM
- WEIGHT2150G @ 184CM
- TIP140MM
- WAIST112MM
- TAIL134MM
Best terrain for these skis:
Off-Piste Mixed
Powder
Best turn size for these skis:
Long
Overall Feel:
Quick/Snappy
Energetic
Smooth
Balanced
Lively/Playful
On a scale of 1-5:
Smooth (1) vs. Powerful (5) - 1
Quick (1) vs. Playful (5) - 5
Forgiving (1) vs. Unforgiving 5) - 1
Good in Inconsistent Conditions (1) vs. Bad in Inconsistent Conditions (5) - 3
Edge Control on Hard Snow/Ice, Good (1) vs. Bad (5) - 4
Balanced and Predicable in Moguls, Good (1) vs. Bad (5) - 1
Flotation in Soft Snow , Good (1) vs. Bad (5) – 1
About the Reviewer:
Name: Parker
Ski style: Freeride Background
Ski days per season: 60
Preferred terrain: All-Mountain Wide - avoid groomers, seek soft snow off piste