Featured Image: Frederik Kalbermatten, Faction Skis | Skier: Antti Ollila
It's been two decades since Faction Skis first exploded into the freeski scene. One of the culture's most recognizable names, Faction has been showing us what creative ski design and grand film projects look like since day one. The company's 20th anniversary collection is no different, bringing five distinct models to the world for the 2026/27 season.
When we think of Faction, the first things that come to mind are park laps, pow days and pillows. Skis fit for these freestyle missions are sticking around for the coming year, with the Studio and Prodigy lineups standing front and center. But in recent years, Faction's grown into new lanes, putting an emphasis on becoming a real player in the backcountry game, as well as frontside weapons. The new Dancer series, along with Agent and La Machine collections, are what you'll want for those categories.
But there's plenty of other specifics to check out. From buttery park skis to titanal-laden chargers, let's dive into Faction's 2026/27 collection.
DANCER
The new Dancer Series has something for everyone, with the 79 mm, 89 mm, and 99 mm waist widths coming in both titanal-reinforced (Dancer Ti) and wood and fiberglass (Dancer) core options. Add in the 106 Ti, and you've got an extremely well-balanced lineup that yearns for high speeds, big airs and a variety of conditions. This is a great selection for the resort-minded skier who's hungry to push the speed limit, but doesn't want just another standard directional ski.
Waist Widths: 79 mm, 89 mm, 99 mm, 106 mm
Construction: Dual Span Titanal, Poplar, Fiberglass, Sintered Base (Dancer Ti)*
*Dancer option construction remains the same, without the addition of titanal
Elliptical Sidecut, Flat Tail, Camber, Tip rocker
The Dancer handles your speediest desires
Photo: Frederik Kalbermatten, Matt Tufts
STUDIO
Evolved from the storied Candide, the Studio Series is, in our opinion, the most versatile Faction line. The ski's twin-tip shape gives you freedom to butter and shmear at ease, while the poplar, fiberglass and carbon in the core give a very stable feel. While it's fantastic as a stable park ski, the wider Studio waist widths, such as the 112 mm Studio 3, make for great touring options as well if you want something that will shine on the descent.
Additionally, Faction added special graphic design components to these planks. "The Studio Series serves as the flagship tribute to 20 years of freeskiing design and athlete collaboration. Each Studio ski. Each Studio ski carries the anniversary emblem; a stylized Roman numeral, XX," the brand told FREESKIER. And if you've got young rippers in the family, check out the Studio Grom FS and FR skis.
Waist Widths: 83 mm, 90 mm, 102 mm, 112 mm, 122 mm
Construction: Carbon Stringers, Poplar, Fiberglass, Carbon & Rubber Stomp Pads, Sintered Base
Elliptical Sidecut, Boat Flex, Twin Tip, Mild Camber*
*Studio 0 and 1 feature far more camber underfoot
The Studio Collection - for park and pow alike
Photo: Frederik Kalbermatten, Florian Breitenberger, Christoffer Sjöström
PRODIGY
The Prodigy Series is back with a familiar winning formula. A notable park and pow ski, it's meant for jibbing the whole day through. It's Faction's best-selling run of planks for good reason, trusted by skiers like Antti Ollila. Colorado-based artist Elsa Grace, closing out her Capsule residency, drawing on botanical motifs and antique tilework, with Parade once again joining Faction to produce a separate run of top sheets.
Waist Widths: 85 mm, 88 mm, 98 mm, 106 mm, 116 mm
Construction: Poplar, Fiberglass, Sintered Base
Elliptical Sidecut, Boat Flex, All-Mountain Freeride Twin Tip
Few park skis balance playful stability like the Prodigy
Photo: Reuben Krabbe
Few park skis balance playful stability like the Prodigy
Photo: Reuben Krabbe
AGENT
If you want to ski big lines like Sam Anthamatten, you'd better keep dreaming. But if you want to get a little bit closer, grab a pair of Agent skis. One of the first models that entered Faction into the backcountry conversation, the Agent delivers stable downhill action in a lightweight body, adorned with artwork from Faction rider Cody Cirillo.
From Telluride to Mongolia, this ski has been thoroughly put through the wringer by the best. With tapered tip rocker, ample camber and a flat tail, you can easily anchor into a turn when conditions firm up. Still, this burly beast won't slow you down on long missions, weighing between 1,490 g and 1,950 g on either end of the series.
Waist Widths: 86 mm, 96 mm, 106 mm, 116 mm
Construction: Binding Plates, Carbon Strip Weave, Karuba Wood, Fiberglass, Sintered Bass
Elliptical Sidecut, Tip Rocker, Ample Camber, Flat Tail
Let the Agent series take you far beyond the beaten path
Photo: Frederik Kalbermatten, Matt Tufts
LA MACHINE
The uphill ski other uphill skis dream of. La Machine is Faction's best backcountry option for those in pursuit of a true mountaineering tool. Not overly stiff, it prides itself on unsurpassed pow performance in an extremely light package. It's also made using eco-friendly materials, so you can rest assured that your favorite pristine wild places will stay just that - pristine.
Waist Widths: 99 mm, 109 mm, 126 mm
Construction: Binding Plates, Full Carbon Layers, Paulownia Wood, Fiberglass, Sintered Base
Elliptical Sidecut, Tip Rocker, Mild Camber, Mild Tail Rocker
La Machine rivals the best backcountry pow planks on the market
Photo: Claudia Lamothe
