Freeride · Rocker, camber, rocker
Faction Studio 2 2027
- Category
- Freeride
- Profile
- Rocker, camber, rocker
- Lengths
- 166 · 173 · 178 · 183 · 188 cm
- Tip / waist / tail
- 131 / 102 / 127 mm
- Radius
- 18.0 m at 173 cm
- Weight
- 1,750 g per ski at 173 cm
- Core
- Poplar
- Metal
- not stated
- Carbon
- Stringers
- Sidewall
- not stated
- Base
- Sintered Base
- Intended ability
- not stated
Lengths and published dimensions
166 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.0
- Waist (mm)
- 102.0
- Tail (mm)
- 127.0
- Radius (m)
- 16.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,690
173 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.0
- Waist (mm)
- 102.0
- Tail (mm)
- 127.0
- Radius (m)
- 18.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,750
178 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.0
- Waist (mm)
- 102.0
- Tail (mm)
- 127.0
- Radius (m)
- 19.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,800
183 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.0
- Waist (mm)
- 102.0
- Tail (mm)
- 127.0
- Radius (m)
- 20.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,880
188 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 131.0
- Waist (mm)
- 102.0
- Tail (mm)
- 127.0
- Radius (m)
- 21.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- 1,950
| Length | Tip (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (g, per ski) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 cm | 131.0 | 102.0 | 127.0 | 16.0 | 1,690 |
| 173 cm | 131.0 | 102.0 | 127.0 | 18.0 | 1,750 |
| 178 cm | 131.0 | 102.0 | 127.0 | 19.0 | 1,800 |
| 183 cm | 131.0 | 102.0 | 127.0 | 20.0 | 1,880 |
| 188 cm | 131.0 | 102.0 | 127.0 | 21.0 | 1,950 |
“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
Edge hold and float
- Edge hold: 97%, Holds well
- Float: 76%, Floats well
The Faction Studio 2 at 173 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 (64%)
- Float, powder
- Floats well (88%)
90 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (97%)
- Edge hold, ice
- Slides (59%)
- Float, powder
- Floats well (76%)
110 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (95%)
- Edge hold, ice
- Slides (56%)
- Float, powder
- Some float (68%)
| Skier | Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edge | Edge hold, groomed | Edge hold, ice | Float, powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (64%) | Floats well (88%) |
| 90 kg | 15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m | Holds well (97%) | Slides (59%) | Floats well (76%) |
| 110 kg | 15.6 / 12.7 / 9 m | Holds well (95%) | Slides (56%) | Some float (68%) |
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 Studio 2 at 173 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, 173 cm- First-timer: slides (18%)
- Beginner: slides (39%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (68%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (92%)
- Expert: holds well (97%)
Float
In soft snow- First-timer: some float (58%)
- Beginner: some float (62%)
- Intermediate: some float (65%), assumed level
- Advanced: floats well (71%)
- Expert: floats well (76%)
Ease
How forgiving it is- First-timer: hard (16%)
- Beginner: easy (81%)
- Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
- Advanced: easy (95%)
- Expert: easy (83%)
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 mountain189 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 15.6 m at 30° edge and 12.7 m at 45° (173 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 snow175 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, float, is solid.
It doesn’t suit
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers468 of 547 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 15.6 m at 30° edge and 12.7 m at 45° (173 cm)
- Built from 1 review, 0 by testers within 10 kg of you
- Strongest here: edge hold. Even its weakest part, turn shape, is solid.
What the model uses
| Flex underfoot | 155 N·m²est. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Camber height | 3.2 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker | 25.2 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker | 13.9 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker height | 18.9 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker height | 9.1 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Mount point offset | -6.3 cmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
Made of
| Core | Poplar |
|---|---|
| Carbon | Carbon stringers |
| Base | Sintered Base |
| Maker's description | Poplar & Fiberglass Core with carbon stringers and carbon/rubber stomp pads |
Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.
What reviewers say
2025 Faction Studio 2 Ski Review
Jeff Neagle · 24 Feb 2025 · 178 cm tested
The Faction Studio 2 is a stiff, durable twin-tip suited for aggressive skiers wanting a mix of freestyle capability and freeride versatility. It outperforms expectations on groomed snow, cutting turns reliably and maintaining composure at high speeds. In fresh snow, it maneuvers adeptly despite not being ultra-wide. Due to its rigidity and demanding nature, it lacks forgiveness, requiring strong technique and active driver input rather than relaxed cruising.
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Where to buy
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Where these numbers come fromfactionskis.com, edgelab.ski, read 9 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours
- Faction Studio 2 | 2027 All-mountain Ski - Faction Skis (read 9 Oct 2026)
- Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.