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Faction Dancer 2 2026

Faction Dancer 2 2026 top sheet, image © Faction
image © Faction
Category
Freeride
Profile
Rocker, camber, rocker
Lengths
155 · 163 · 171 · 177 · 182 · 187 cm
Tip / waist / tail
127 / 96 / 117 mm
Radius
18.0 m at 177 cm
Weight
1,820 g per ski at 177 cm
Core
Poplar
Metal
2 metal sheets
Carbon
not stated
Sidewall
not stated
Base
not stated
Intended ability
not stated
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Lengths and published dimensions

  • 155 cm

    Tip (mm)
    127.0
    Waist (mm)
    96.0
    Tail (mm)
    117.0
    Radius (m)
    14.0
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,580

  • 163 cm

    Tip (mm)
    127.0
    Waist (mm)
    96.0
    Tail (mm)
    117.0
    Radius (m)
    15.0
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,660

  • 171 cm

    Tip (mm)
    127.0
    Waist (mm)
    96.0
    Tail (mm)
    117.0
    Radius (m)
    17.0
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,770

  • 177 cm

    Tip (mm)
    127.0
    Waist (mm)
    96.0
    Tail (mm)
    117.0
    Radius (m)
    18.0
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,820

  • 182 cm

    Tip (mm)
    127.0
    Waist (mm)
    96.0
    Tail (mm)
    117.0
    Radius (m)
    19.0
    Weight (g, per ski)
    1,900

  • 187 cm

    Tip (mm)
    127.0
    Waist (mm)
    96.0
    Tail (mm)
    117.0
    Radius (m)
    21.0
    Weight (g, per ski)
    2,000
Dimensions by length
LengthTip (mm)Waist (mm)Tail (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g, per ski)
155 cm127.096.0117.014.01,580
163 cm127.096.0117.015.01,660
171 cm127.096.0117.017.01,770
177 cm127.096.0117.018.01,820
182 cm127.096.0117.019.01,900
187 cm127.096.0117.021.02,000
Faction Dancer 2, top view, 177 cm: tip 127 mm, waist 96 mm, tail 117 mmTAIL 117 mmWAIST 96 mmTIP 127 mm

“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.

What the model says

Carve radius, to scale

  • Sidecut radius: 18 m
  • Carve radius at 30° edge: 15.6 m
  • Carve radius at 45° edge: 12.7 m
All three drawn on one scale, from the same starting point. A smaller arc is a tighter turn.

Edge hold and float

  • Edge hold: 97%, Holds well
  • Float: 61%, Some float
Ticks mark where the word changes. For 90 kg at 177 cm: hold on groomed snow, float in powder. Model figures, not measurements.

The Faction Dancer 2 at 177 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.

  • 70 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (100%)
    Edge hold, ice
    On the limit (67%)
    Float, powder
    Floats well (70%)

  • 90 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (97%)
    Edge hold, ice
    On the limit (63%)
    Float, powder
    Some float (61%)

  • 110 kg skier

    Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
    15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
    Edge hold, groomed
    Holds well (94%)
    Edge hold, ice
    On the limit (60%)
    Float, powder
    Some float (55%)
The Faction Dancer 2 at 177 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
SkierCarve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edgeEdge hold, groomedEdge hold, iceFloat, powder
70 kg15.6 / 12.7 / 9 mHolds well (100%)On the limit (67%)Floats well (70%)
90 kg15.6 / 12.7 / 9 mHolds well (97%)On the limit (63%)Some float (61%)
110 kg15.6 / 12.7 / 9 mHolds well (94%)On the limit (60%)Some float (55%)

These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).

By ability

The Faction Dancer 2 at 177 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.

Edge hold

On firm snow, 177 cm
  • First-timer: slides (18%)
  • Beginner: slides (39%)
  • Intermediate: on the limit (68%), assumed level
  • Advanced: holds well (92%)
  • Expert: holds well (97%)
assumed intermediate: on the limit (68%)

Float

In soft snow
  • First-timer: some float (47%)
  • Beginner: some float (50%)
  • Intermediate: some float (53%), assumed level
  • Advanced: some float (57%)
  • Expert: some float (61%)
assumed intermediate: some float (53%)

Ease

How forgiving it is
  • First-timer: hard (0%)
  • Beginner: manageable (65%)
  • Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
  • Advanced: easy (100%)
  • Expert: easy (90%)
assumed intermediate: easy (100%)

Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.

Who it suits

It suits

  • 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain248 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 15.6 m at 30° edge and 12.7 m at 45° (177 cm)
    • Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
    • Strongest here: turn shape. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
  • 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow212 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Strongest here: edge hold. Weakest: float.

It doesn’t suit

  • 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers482 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
    • Carve radius about 15.6 m at 30° edge and 12.7 m at 45° (177 cm)
    • Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
    • Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.

What the model uses

Physics inputs
Flex underfoot185 N·m²est.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Camber height3.8 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tip rocker22.8 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tail rocker10.7 % of lengthest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tip rocker height15.7 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Tail rocker height6.3 mmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Mount point offset-7.1 cmest.Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)

Made of

Construction
CorePoplar
Metal2 metal layers
Maker's descriptionPoplar Core with Dual Span Titanal

Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.

What reviewers say

  • 2025 Faction Dancer 2 Ski Review

    Bob St.Pierre · 31 Dec 2024 · 182 cm tested

    The Faction Dancer 2 pairs dual-titanal construction with a heavily tapered shovel, resulting in a unique blend of energetic carve performance and surprising agility. It turns effortlessly yet retains strong edge hold and dampness. Due to a stiff tail and pronounced camber, it demands active skier input and balance, particularly when navigating softer snow or demanding bumps. It best suits advanced to expert skiers who seek stability without sacrificing maneuverability.

    “mobility is an absolute highlight here—the ski can make short, tight, wiggly turns” (Bob St.Pierre)
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Where to buy

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Where these numbers come fromfactionskis.com, edgelab.ski, read 9 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours

Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.