SKI TEST 2021
FACTION PRODIGY 2.0X * FREERIDE * WOMEN
BEST FOR: Lettin’ ‘er loose in wide-open terrain
This “freestyle all-mountain” ski wasn’t as playful and surfy or hard-charging as some Official Test Skis in this category. But it filled the sweet, middle ground in between with a lot of fun, riding on edge one minute and floating through powder the next. Faction gave the Prodigy a poplar wood core for light weight and a lively character. For a twintip ski, it had a surprisingly stiff tail. That was handy for carving on groomers and stomping landings, but demanded a little more attention in steeps and tight terrain. “It didn’t feel particularly responsive in the trees,” reported Robin Humphreys. Strong intermediates and up, with a taste for speed, will find the Prodigy a competent companion for pushing their limits.
LENGTHS: 159, 165, 171
DIMENSIONS: 127/98/119 @ 165
RADIUS: 14 @ 165
OTHER MODELS: 0.5X, 1.0X, 3.0X
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $699
