Faction Skis 2027: The First Look
With some of the coolest athletes and freeride skis in the game, Faction skis in 2027 come back with a clean line that’s got a little bit of something for everyone. The big news this year? A revamped Dancer series offers new waist widths for skiers looking for a little more metal in their life (or not).
What’s New
After the new Dancer 79 came out this fall, Faction decided the rest of the skis could use a little attention too. But instead of just metal laminate versions, they decided that the shape was just as fun (if not more fun, depending on who you asked) without metal. So, enter the Dancer Ti and plain Dancer.
New skis include a Dancer 89 Ti and 99 Ti for the metal options, complimenting the 79 that came out this year, and the Dancer 106 Ti that’s the same bones as the Dancer 3, just with a new name. On the non-metal side, you get a Dancer 79 (sans metal), Dancer 89 and 99.
The Ti versions contain two sheets of metal still, but they’re ultra thin. New shaping allows them to be more compliant and less locked into one turn shape. On firm snow, these felt rock solid when moving over icy or variable snow, without feeling overtly stiff. Our initial takes on the wood versions? Fun, lively, engaging, while supportive enough for fun carving and consistency in bad snow.
Other Highlights
New graphics on Prodigy, the Prodigy Capsule artist edition skis. The Capsule gets a cool summer-y vibe, with my personal favorite orange squeeze on the Prod 2.
The freestyle focused Studio gets a special graphic as Faction celebrates their 20th anniversairy.
Directional touring skis in the Agent (this gear writer’s personal favorite lightweight tourer) comes back unchanged.
