Faction Agent 4.0 Collab POW 21/22 Ski Touring Skis
The Agent 4.0 encapsulates the spirit of appreciating the Great Outdoors, making it the perfect ski for a collab with the valued Faction partner, Protect Our Winters.
This special model features recycled sidewall, base and topsheet material; a sustainably-sourced wood core; and a plant-based resin. The graphic is by Faction athlete Simon Charriere, the Chamonix-based freeskier, artist and environmentalist. 1% of sales benefit POW Switzerland.
The Agent Series is the Faction solution for the modern, lightweight touring ski that’s highly ef ficient on the way up and absolutely epic going down. Using a Paulownia wood core for responsive, rebounding flex and a carbon weave to boost rigidity and stability, the Agent models are your best friend — whether you’re searching for early season backcountr y treasures or have your eyes set on that springtime couloir mission. So, go ahead: escape the crowds and earn yourself the untouched goods.
Core: Lightweight Paulownia Core
Flex: 7/10
Full Carbon Weave
Freeride Flat Rail
Elliptical Sidecut
XL 2,5mm Edges
Surf Zones
Strength Sidewall
Anti-Chip Tip und Tail Cap
Titanal Binding Plate
Gloss High Resistance Topsheet
1% for the Planet
Designed in Verbier, Switzerland
Handmade in Austria
Brand No.: FCSKW22-A4CP-ZZ
| Lenght (cm) | Radius (m) | Sidecut (mm) | Weight/ pair |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 23 | 141 - 116 - 131 | 3900 g |
| 191 | 25 | 141 - 116 - 131 | 3980 g |
Paulownia is an extremely lightweight wood core with excellent strength properties. Paulownia provides beautiful flex and vibration absorption without adding bulk, making it an ideal wood core for a touring ski that performs just as well on the uphill as on the downhill. Fun fact: Paulownia and Karuba wood share near identical properties and are distinguished by the region in which the wood grows.
Traditional flat tail design is 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.
Elliptical Radius Sidecut is made up of a longer radius underfoot and shorter radii in the tip and tail of the ski. The long radius underfoot means you can pivot faster and easier, while a shorter radius in the tip and tail result in seamless turn initiation. This sidecut allows for a wide variety of turns lengths and angles.
7 fractions of a millimetre might not sound like much, but when it comes to edges, it adds up. The 2.5mm edges stack an extra 35% of height on top of Factions already super-durable standard 1.8mm edges. This extra steel gives the rider a pair of skis that are going to take more abuse and last longer.
Surf Zone tech unites Rocker and Tip Taper design to ensure these two key features work in harmony. Rocker provides float and facilitates pivoting, while a Tapered Tip moves the widest part of the ski closer to the centre and removes unwanted hooking. Surf Zones promise a floaty, seamless ride in all conditions.
A construction that places strips of protective material along the sides of each core, between the edge and the topsheet. Sidewalls provide the best possible edge hold and stability when the ski is engaged in a turn as well as protecting the woodcore, edges and topsheet from impact and outside damage.
Micro-cap construction is a hybrid of a premium, sandwich sidewall construction fused with a lightweight, durable cap construction. With micro-cap, the sandwich construction provides awesome edge hold and torsional stability while the ski’s topsheet wraps around and meets the sidewall, protecting the fragile join that can be prone to chipping.
We process only the best topsheet materials available and test them extensively to guarantee they will stand up to the toughest use. For a greener supply chain, materials are sourced from near our factories in Europe.
As a proud partner of 1% for the Planet, Faction donates 1% of all sales of their Agent, La Machine and Dancer Series skis to approved environmental non-profits. 1% for the Planet’s mission is to build, support and activate an alliance of businesses that are financially committed to mitigating human-driven climate change.
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