We've got medals to back it up.
Yet another successful year for our skis
It is one of our most decorated collections. Our skis raked in 25 awards from publications that demand the highest respect in the game. Skis from across all our categories drew acclaim. Whatever your mode of freeskiing, we have an award-winning ski to match.
Competition is stiffer than ever, with the bar climbing higher each year - our product succeeds under even more scrutiny and thorough testing than ever before. Each of these awards represents many hours of work by expert testers, and we're grateful for the time, dedication and attention-to-detail that is put in by every person involved.
Tap on any of the series tabs below to explore the awards.
Dancer Series
Our all-mountain freeski flat-tail with dual metal. Built for speed, ultimate edge grip and control throughout charging turns. Brought into the modern day with a slight tail rocker, this shape is easier than ever to slash your turn into a slarve and won’t hook up in fresh conditions.
Faction has always delivered in spades with its twin tips, but the infusion of freeski DNA into the flat tails is delivering a winning cocktail.
DANCER 1/1X
120/86/110mm ALL-MOUNTAINAgile, fluid and stable, it is ideal for those looking for a precise and controlled skiing experience.
AWARDS
Editor's Choice 2024 | The Pill
Best Women's Frontside Skis of 2024 | Ski Magazine
Best Frontside Skis of 2024 | Ski Magazine
Best Frontside Skis of 2024 | Outside Magazine
DANCER 2/2X
127/96/117mm ALL-MOUNTAINThe Dancer 2 showed unfailing ease and even more so when the terrain becomes less sanitized, because it is there the Dancer 2 just starts dancing.
AWARDS
Tester's Choice | SkiTalk
Tester's Choice | Forecast
Blister Recommended | Blister
Tester's Choice | Skieur Magazine
DANCER 3/3X
134/106/124mm FREERIDEQuick and light, it was a blast to carve on the groomed and bang through bumps, and incredibly stable, both at speed and in variable snow.
Hold on tight and have fun, you’ll have to wait for your friends because you’ll be the first one down.
AWARDS
Editor's Pick | FREESKIER Magazine
Blister Recommended | Blister
The Best All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2024 | Outside Magazine
Agent Series
Our lightweight free-touring skis with downhill focus. Their versatility on both the uphill and downhill has earned these skis a long list of accolades since their inception.
AGENT 2/2X
127/96/117mm TOURINGFaction’s Agent 2X proved to be one of the most well-rounded women’s-specific skis in our test, one that built our confidence on the skintrack as well as in any terrain we pointed it back down.
For skiers who want a do-it-all ski for both backcountry and resort.
AWARDS
Ski of the Year - Tour | Skialper Buyers Guide 2024
The Best Women's All-Mountain Skis of 2024 | GearJunkie
The Best Women's All-Mountain Skis of 2024 | Outside Magazine
AGENT 3/3X
134/106/124mm FREERIDE/TOURINGA FREESKIER-favorite year after year, the Agent 3 continues to top the list because of its lightweight-yet-chargey construction.
This is the perfect ski for freeride-focused skiers seeking out fresh turns: perfect for butters, slashes, and a perfect center of gravity for cliffs and airs.
AWARDS
Editor's Pick | FREESKIER Magazine
Buyer's Guide Select | Backcountry Magazine
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2024 | GearJunkie
Smart Choice - Free | Skialper Buyer's Guide 2024
Blister Recommended | Blister
Editor's Choice | Fall Line Gear Guide
Prodigy Series
Our all-mountain freestyle twin-tip. A fan favorite for the ages; the iconic surfy twin-tip ski delivers progression and expression for skiers of all levels.
PRODIGY 2/2X
127/98/119MM ALL-MOUNTAINIt's the type of ski that feels like you've been skiing on it for years - it makes skiing easier.
AWARDS
Tester's Choice | Ski Canada Magazine
PRODIGY 4
140/116/132MM FREERIDEIt effortlessly butters and smears, stomps big airs, and nimbly dances through pow-laden forests. Complementing its prowess in the deep stuff, the ski reliably holds its edge and is highly adept in tight-turning scenarios, for the days spent impatiently waiting for the next storm.
AWARDS
Tester's Choice | Skieur Magazine
Mana Series
Premium twin-tip for precision freeskiers. A carbon weave and poplar core with a carbon & rubber stomp pad makes for a torsionally strong ski for the highest level of freeriding.
MANA 2/2X
131/102/127MM ALL-MOUNTAINBoth fun and capable in all types of conditions and terrain, from the groomers to the glades to the steeps.
AWARDS
Editor's Pick | FREESKIER Magazine
Best of 2024 | Blister
Ski of the Year 2024 - Women's Freeride | Fall Line
MANA 3/3X
140/112/134MM FREERIDEIt’s the playful, surfy, quiver-killer freestyle ski from Faction.
AWARDS
Editor's Pick | FREESKIER Magazine
Recommended| Blister
Studio Series
Developed directly with our athletes, this premium twin-tip excels at park and pipe, featuring at the highest-level competitions and events.
STUDIO 1/1X
120/90/120MM PARK/PIPEThese park slayers had our squad swapping more and spinning faster than any other.
AWARDS
Best of Test | Newschoolers
Ski of the Year 2024 - Women's Freestyle | Fall Line
La Machine Series
Progressive, ultralight free-touring skis. Uphill machine, unlock a dream. Featherweight carbon and Pawlonia wood construction makes for exceptional performance for longer tours.
Faction’s La Machine series is proof that lightweight touring skis don’t need to be boring.
LA MACHINE 2 MINI
124/99/116MM TOURINGWho knew a backcountry ski could be so playful?
AWARDS
Buyer's Guide Select | Outside Magazine
Best Backcountry Skis of 2024 | Outside Magazine
Best I Test | Fri Flyt
LA MACHINE 3 MEGA
132/109/124MM TOURINGThis ski offers the same amount of float as its wider counterpart, but is more versatile and responsive in less snowy conditions. The progressive rocker makes the ski turn-friendly and agile in all conditions you may encounter in the backcountry.
AWARDS
Blister Recommended | Blister
Best Backcountry Skis of 2024 | GearJunkie
LA MACHINE 5 MAX
148/126/139MM FREERIDEIts progressive and ultra-rockered shape will have you floatin’ like the yacht of your dreams, along the deepest backcountry runs you can search out.
AWARDS
Blister Recommended | Blister