Faction Royale
Level: Advanced
Brand: Faction
Model year: 2014
Measure (Tip/Waist/Tail): 150/122/140 mm Turning radius: 25.00 m Weight: 2270 gram (183 cm)
Lengths: 175,183,190 cm
Recommended price: 569 $
Manufacturers description
“The Royale is a ski for many uses - from slashing turns through deep powder to stomping landings I don’t think I’ve ever skied anything better. The XL tip and tail rocker makes it really playful and easy to ski and the stiff segment of flat camber underfoot ensures that you still have stability in difficult conditions.”
Sam Cohen - International Team
Sam Cohen - International Team
What do you think about Faction Royale?
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Strengths:
5 star ski for sure. This ski is the ideal ski for any pow day anywhere. Whether it be tight trees or open alpine your going to have a lot of fun. The zero camber underfoot allows you to have easy movement in any condition of snow. For those days when your heading out of the backcountry and ripping groomers to the base of the mountain these can handle amazing with softer snow. The ski has a lot of reaction to it so anyone who has been a racer or high performance skier will appreciate this a lot more. This ski rides as a medium flex all throughout the entire ski, making it a more stable ski to ride in any snow condition. Its a solid ski thats not going to take shit from clumps of snow or heavy snow and just plow through it all. The construction of the ski is also superior to other skis in its class. Any chipping that occurs has only been around the perimeter of the ski, and as weird as it may sound, these skis chip well. Your not left with any gash or chunk missing, more just a small slice off the perimeter exposing a slight bit more of the yellow sidewall. All in all.. highly suggest trying or buying these skis, your guaranteed to have fun.
Weaknesses:
For me the only weakness thats been evident to me would be icy days heading down the mountain on a groomer run. They don't bite in very well unless its somewhat softer, but you cant expect them to as its a extremely fat pow ski. Thats all I can say for weaknesses.
Summary:
Anyone who is looking for a bigger pow ski and enjoys all around terrain and conditions, you cant fail with the Faction Royale. Your face may start to get tired a bit because having a huge smile all day long can be quite tiring.
Model year: 2009
Riding style: Powder
Length on the ski: 183 cm
Riders weight: 127 kg
Riders length: 180 cm
5 star ski for sure. This ski is the ideal ski for any pow day anywhere. Whether it be tight trees or open alpine your going to have a lot of fun. The zero camber underfoot allows you to have easy movement in any condition of snow. For those days when your heading out of the backcountry and ripping groomers to the base of the mountain these can handle amazing with softer snow. The ski has a lot of reaction to it so anyone who has been a racer or high performance skier will appreciate this a lot more. This ski rides as a medium flex all throughout the entire ski, making it a more stable ski to ride in any snow condition. Its a solid ski thats not going to take shit from clumps of snow or heavy snow and just plow through it all. The construction of the ski is also superior to other skis in its class. Any chipping that occurs has only been around the perimeter of the ski, and as weird as it may sound, these skis chip well. Your not left with any gash or chunk missing, more just a small slice off the perimeter exposing a slight bit more of the yellow sidewall. All in all.. highly suggest trying or buying these skis, your guaranteed to have fun.
Weaknesses:
For me the only weakness thats been evident to me would be icy days heading down the mountain on a groomer run. They don't bite in very well unless its somewhat softer, but you cant expect them to as its a extremely fat pow ski. Thats all I can say for weaknesses.
Summary:
Anyone who is looking for a bigger pow ski and enjoys all around terrain and conditions, you cant fail with the Faction Royale. Your face may start to get tired a bit because having a huge smile all day long can be quite tiring.
Model year: 2009
Riding style: Powder
Length on the ski: 183 cm
Riders weight: 127 kg
Riders length: 180 cm
Strengths:
Awesome off-piste skiing full of joy! Stable and lovely with lots of rocks that make the flow unbelievable. Crazy surf feeling. Incredibly wide but it does not feel. Playful and at the same time stable, steady.
Weaknesses:
Odd piste Like shopping cart on raspberry concrete floor. A feeling that takes a cup of coffee and awaits the sun :-)
Summary:
The funniest and toughest ski I drove and owned for the offpiste.
Have been doing bottomless pillows this year, the skis are new for the year. The combination with Marker Jester 16 is a real boost. Clearly better than the other skis I tried as K2 AK, Dynastar Big trouble, Extreme Big Pen and more. In addition, it's really fun and jerk in a soft piste. Turns like just that and is incredibly stable. Lying on big turns in the piste is strangely also quite uplifting. Hunnit with spring skinny and foul puck of character. It just flows there where other hats, feel the best of speed and real pressure. Buying is a strong recommendation
Model year: 2013
Riding style: Offpist-pillows-soap-like wide-sided soft piste
Length on the ski: 190 cm
Riders weight: 110 kg
Riders length: 188 cm
Awesome off-piste skiing full of joy! Stable and lovely with lots of rocks that make the flow unbelievable. Crazy surf feeling. Incredibly wide but it does not feel. Playful and at the same time stable, steady.
Weaknesses:
Odd piste Like shopping cart on raspberry concrete floor. A feeling that takes a cup of coffee and awaits the sun :-)
Summary:
The funniest and toughest ski I drove and owned for the offpiste.
Have been doing bottomless pillows this year, the skis are new for the year. The combination with Marker Jester 16 is a real boost. Clearly better than the other skis I tried as K2 AK, Dynastar Big trouble, Extreme Big Pen and more. In addition, it's really fun and jerk in a soft piste. Turns like just that and is incredibly stable. Lying on big turns in the piste is strangely also quite uplifting. Hunnit with spring skinny and foul puck of character. It just flows there where other hats, feel the best of speed and real pressure. Buying is a strong recommendation
Model year: 2013
Riding style: Offpist-pillows-soap-like wide-sided soft piste
Length on the ski: 190 cm
Riders weight: 110 kg
Riders length: 188 cm
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Strengths:
Faction Royale is an extra playful creation. Of course, you get a good flow in the deep snow, but the soft and grip-friendly piste is also a favorite base. (This thanks to its well-developed "flat camber" under the foot). However, the ski and skier on the puckles and pillows are best, where you have a powerful flow. In 183 cm long, you know rap as a whole volleyball team between trees and rocks. You will also feel the difference in your knees when you get home from the mountain, the simplicity and playfulness make your joints clean. The skis are relatively easy and easy to do with the ski bus. Faction is one of the few ski marks today driven by dedicated skiers, a good incentive to choose the Verbier brand.
Weaknesses:
> The edge of the steep ice rink is unclean, bring isyxan for that kind of "ride "!
> Speed stability is not the best, but what can you expect from a ski that does not even measure 190 cm.
> The skid has the ability to plow the powder, but you will quickly learn where to place your body weight over the body.
Summary:
A cool skid that really stands out with its kindness and playfulness. I would like to point out that the R25 in the specimen above is a perfect dash. The fact that the skid plows in the snow is no big problem. Certainly you get bad snow in your beard and a dim view, but the ski would never make it possible to dive. On the slash puckles in May you have no better weapon.
Riding style: Disrupted offpiste
Length on the ski: 183 cm
Riders weight: 75 kg
Riders length: 178 cm
Faction Royale is an extra playful creation. Of course, you get a good flow in the deep snow, but the soft and grip-friendly piste is also a favorite base. (This thanks to its well-developed "flat camber" under the foot). However, the ski and skier on the puckles and pillows are best, where you have a powerful flow. In 183 cm long, you know rap as a whole volleyball team between trees and rocks. You will also feel the difference in your knees when you get home from the mountain, the simplicity and playfulness make your joints clean. The skis are relatively easy and easy to do with the ski bus. Faction is one of the few ski marks today driven by dedicated skiers, a good incentive to choose the Verbier brand.
Weaknesses:
> The edge of the steep ice rink is unclean, bring isyxan for that kind of "ride "!
> Speed stability is not the best, but what can you expect from a ski that does not even measure 190 cm.
> The skid has the ability to plow the powder, but you will quickly learn where to place your body weight over the body.
Summary:
A cool skid that really stands out with its kindness and playfulness. I would like to point out that the R25 in the specimen above is a perfect dash. The fact that the skid plows in the snow is no big problem. Certainly you get bad snow in your beard and a dim view, but the ski would never make it possible to dive. On the slash puckles in May you have no better weapon.
Riding style: Disrupted offpiste
Length on the ski: 183 cm
Riders weight: 75 kg
Riders length: 178 cm
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