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Size tested : 179 cm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n An all-gray ski, that we can\u2019t decide if it is ultra-classic or very refined. The perceived quality is ok, it\u2019s not superbly made, however, there is a beautiful die cut on the sole.<\/p>\n Once riding the Faction Agent 2.0, you can feel the Faction DNA. It\u2019s a ski for younger skiers who can ride in a raised stance, weight on the heel and subsequently the ski works well. There is a pronounced rocker at the front, with a tip lift that makes pivoting easy. It is very pleasant in difficult snow. The Faction Agent 2.0\u2019s oversteering works in its favor. A skier who maintains the glide on the edge by being angled will be taken by surprise. On the other hand, those who have a lightweight build, or who want assistance in complicated snows will like this almost immediate pivot. So, keep in mind that if you rush it, the Faction Agent 2.0 will turn in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n Heavier or technical skiers who are lean forwards on the tip will discover it\u2019s not very present and loses grip easily. You must therefore pilot from a rear position. This tip does vibrate a bit. It doesn\u2019t chatter on hard snow. The grip is correct, it is not super powerful, but it remains within the standard for this type of product. Heavy guys who move at high speed will quickly find its limits.<\/p>\n From a freeride ski touring perspective, this Faction Agent 2.0 is really interesting because it is both light (1660g\/ski in size 179 cm) and quite wide at the waist: 96 mm. It lifts out of the snow fairly quickly; in all snow and terrain it is at ease as long as you don\u2019t ski it too hard. Its width is substantial and so we expected a little more performance but the tail sinks a little under the snow, so this limits efficiency, but overall there\u2019s buoyancy.<\/p>\n The Faction Agent 2.0 is a pleasant, easy ski for the freerider. It is brilliant in the forest, on bumpy slopes, in packs of snow that push the skis up under your feet. Another big advantage of this Faction Agent 2.0 is its ability to absorb all vibrations. So, it\u2019s comfortable thanks to this filtration which saves energy and you don\u2019t get tired.<\/p>\n When carving, the Faction Agent 2.0 gets on the edge very easily helped by its oversteering. You almost have the impression that you are riding on a very carving ski even if you\u2019re not. The front of the ski is very flexible, and this Faction Agent 2.0 turns easily.<\/p>\n On soft snow you find the edge easily, you just need a bit of angle. The Faction Agent 2.0 rides and changes the radius according to the skier\u2019s desires: you can lengthen or reduce them without any difficulty. We meet the same limits linked to the ski\u2019s front flexibility: a powerful skier loses stability. So, when carving, it works on all types of radius but only at moderate speed, then it\u2019s really enjoyable. On very hard snow you really need to carefully regulate the angles: too much angle then the ski stalls.<\/p>\n On the climbs it fulfills its mission well due to its light weight. Crossing frozen slopes, with its reduced edge length and front flexibility you need to concentrate to produce a 100% solid grip. We liked the tip\u2019s lack of inertia and its good weight distribution.<\/p>\n A very good skier would want more \u201coomph\u201d and less oversteering. But, this Faction Agent 2.0 is a good ski for less physical skiers who are less at ease in chop and with less technical experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ header_font_size=”20px” min_height=”179px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n SIDECUTS :\u00a0<\/strong>127-96-117 (all sizes)\u00a0WEIGHT (of a ski without binding)<\/strong>\u00a0:\u00a0<\/strong>1660 g \/ 179 cm\u00a0\u00a0RADIUS :<\/strong>\u00a019 m \/ 179 cm. ROCKER (front) :<\/strong>\u00a0Yes\u00a0ROCKER (back) :<\/strong>\u00a0Yes\u00a0CAMBER : <\/strong>classic\u00a0\u00a0AVAILABLE SIZES :\u00a0<\/strong>163 cm – 171 cm – 179 cm – 187 cm\u00a0PRICE\u00a0<\/strong>: 649 \u20ac<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”1200px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_counters bar_bg_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800|||||||” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”18px” percent_font=”Alata||||||||” percent_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#a0a0a0″ text_orientation=”left” min_height=”395px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_counter percent=”75″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Overall stability<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”80″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Sequencing<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”75″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Floatability<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”75″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Sequencing on bumpy terrain<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”65″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Difficult snow<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”80″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Climbing ease<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”80″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n PISTE Pivoting and curve initiation ease<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”80″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ background_color_default=”#a0a0a0″ background_enable_color_default=”on” parallax_default=”off” parallax_method_default=”on” bar_background_color_default=”#000000″ use_percentages=”on” allow_player_pause_default=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n PISTE 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Ski test realized in partnership with our friends of Test4outside.com<\/a>. Discover other ski tests on Test4outside.com<\/a><\/strong>
The logistics and access to the snow were facilitated by the support of Vaujany<\/a>, Oz-en-Oisans<\/a> and Espace Montagne Grenoble<\/a>. Thanks to them !<\/strong><\/h4>\n