Faction Studio 4 Alpine

The Studio 4, with its 122mm waist, is the latest iteration of Faction's legendary powder-focused ski. Maintaining the key elements that have earned its predecessors a cult following, this ski features a poplar core that perfectly balances strength and light weight, an ultra-wide platform for exceptional float in powder, and a carbon/rubber stomp pad for superior vibration absorption.The Studio 4´s unique combination of minimal camber, generous rocker, and elliptical sidecut ensures effortless smearing and smooth turn initiation. Blending the best of the older with the new, this twin-tip ski now boasts premium Austrian quality and is powered 100% by renewable energy. Ideal for skiers seeking a blend of true performance and pure play for deeper days, the Studio 4 is an essential, drool-inducing addition to your quiver.Features:Poplar Core:- Poplar is a light-colored, medium-weight, and durable softwood with excellent flex and vibration absorption. It enhances performance by providing impressive pop, buttering, and stability. Poplar ensures skis offer exceptional grip and torsional stability on the downhill and in the park.Carbon stringers:- Ski light and stable with 8-12 unidirectional carbon strips on either side of the wood core. These are seamlessly woven into the fiberglass, boosting ski stability without adding bulk. Reap the benefits of strength & stiffness throughout the full length of your skis with minimal weight penalty.Carbon and Rubber Stomp Pad:- A 600mm-long, 15mm-wide carbon & rubber inlay adds strength where it matters most. Protecting not only the wood core from heavy-duty impacts, it adds stability and vibration absorption under your boots, so that stomped landings feel better, both for you and your skis.Recycled Materials:- We work closely with production partners to eliminate material waste. We mix base, sidewall and topsheet material scraps back into the raw material used for production, reducing carbon emissions and maintaining the same level of quality & durability.Locally Sourced Materials:- To reduce the impact of our production supply chain, we strive to source materials from European companies that are based close our factories. Reduce distance, reduce emissions, reduce impact.100% Renewable Energy Factory:- Our skis are crafted in a state-of-the-art facility powered entirely by renewable electricity and heated with biomass energy. By eliminating oil use, our production process cuts millions of kilograms of CO2 emissions annually. Eco-friendly performance with every run.XL 2.5mm Edges:- A ski´s edge is critical to its performance and handling. Our skis are crafted with XL edges that are 25% wider than the industry average. They´re built to last.Full Strength Sidewall:- Experience superior edge hold and stability with the XL Full Strength sidewall. This construction adds protective strips along the core, shielding the woodcore, edges, and topsheet from impact and damage. Enhanced durability and performance with every