Prodigy 1
$299.00
$499.00
- Handmade in Europe
- 2 Year Warranty
- Free Shipping over $500
personality
terrain
ability
flex
edge hold
float
flair
product features
Poplar/Ash Core
Poplar is a light, durable softwood known for its flex, pop, and excellent vibration absorption. Ash, a heavier hardwood, adds stiffness and durability. Together as a duo, they offer great hold on hard snow, a solid base for landings, and enough pop and flex for creative maneuvers.
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.
Sustainable Wood Cores
Our poplar, beech and ash cores are sourced from the forests that are growing near our European factories, eliminating the carbon cost of transporting raw materials across great distances.
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 season, peak and itinerary.
Elliptical Sidecut
The Elliptical Sidecut features a longer radius underfoot for quicker, easier pivots, and shorter radius in the tip and tail for effortless turn initiation. This innovative sidecut supports a wide range of turn lengths, angles, and mounting positions, enhancing your skiing versatility and control.
Anti-Chip Micro-Cap
The Anti-chip Micro Cap protects the ski's tips and tails from wear and tear. Where the ski's topsheet wraps around and meets the sidewall, this delicate area is shielded by the Micro Cap. This protects from chipping and additional sidewall damage, each day you set out on the mountain.
Mustache Flex
The 'Moustache Flex' pattern is ideal for most skiers. It offers stability in front of and behind the binding for solid edge hold, with a smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to absorb bumps and snow debris. Perfect for progression and easier turn initiation and finish.
High Resistance Topsheet
We use the highest quality topsheet material available, and we test it rigorously to ensure it stands up to regular abuse. Sourced near our factories in Europe for a friendlier supply chain
rocker profile
ski shape
Directional twin
Why we use Prodigy 1
"It's one of the best park skis I've ever ridden. A mass of stiffness under foot paired with a playful nose and tail makes it really fun."
"By far my favorite ski. A very responsive and precise ski. Flexibility in the front and back means you can also play a lot with it !"
"Playful ski which is perfect for the park. The Prodigy 1 is stiff enough to handle huge landings, but also soft enough to do goood butters."
"It's stable enough to do big tricks and stomp big landings, but it's also soft enough to be really playful in the park."
"It's the most playful ski, stays stable in every aspect no matter the conditions. Also has the most satisfying sound when you land."
"Really great and playful ski. I like the shape and the confidence it gives me. The design is also really great, looking great on anyone."
Skis Size Guide
Find your size with our expert advice video:
As explained in our video guide above, choosing the right ski length depends on a mix of different factors. On a basic level, height, weight and ability should give you a good idea of what length of ski you should go for.
As a rule of thumb, start with a ski around nose to eyebrow level height.
If you are just starting out, or at an intermediate level, then we suggest that you take some length off. If you’re a more advanced/expert skier, then we suggest you should push your ski length towards your full height or even further. If you are heavier than the average weight for your size, feel free to add some ski length as well.
Ski Size Charts:
| Skier Height (cm) | Skier Height (Feet'Inches) |
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| 130 | 4'3 | 115-125 | |
| 135 | 4'5 | 120-135 | |
| 140 | 4'7 | 130-140 | |
| 145 | 4'9 | 135-145 | |
| 150 | 4'11 | 140-150 | |
| 155 | 5'1 | 145-160 | |
| 160 | 5'3 | 150-165 | |
| 165 | 5'5 | 155-170 | |
| 170 | 5'7 | 160-175 | |
| 175 | 5'9 | 165-180 | |
| 180 | 5'11 | 170-185 | |
| 185 | 6'1 | 175-190 | |
| 190 | 6'3 | 180-195 | |
| 200 | 6'7 | 185-204 |
Go towards the lower end of our suggested range if:
- You’re a beginner or an intermediate looking to progress quickly.
- You want to make even quicker, shorter turns more easily.
- You will spend most of your time on hard snow.
- You have a cool head and like to keep the revs down.
- You’re so tall, none of our skis are long enough for you.
Go towards the higher end of our suggested range if:
- You ski pedal to the metal
- You’re skiing fast and aggressively in off-piste conditions.
- You weigh more than average for your height
- You plan to do most of your skiing off-piste
- You want to look like a FWT athlete in the lift line
If you’re still unsure after reading this size guide, please get in touch with us on our live chat and we’ll be happy to find the right length for you!
technical specs
| ski size | 158 | 164 | 171 | 178 | 184 |
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| tip width (mm) | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| waist width (mm) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| tail width (mm) | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| radius (m) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| weight per ski (g) | 1500 | 1580 | 1640 | 1750 | 1800 |
description
The Faction Prodigy 1 is the ultimate freestyle ski for all freestyle enthusiasts. Utilising Faction's award-winning elliptical sidecut design and a full strength sidewall for top-notch edge hold. The 88 mm width underfoot allows for precise handling in the park and on-piste and the ski's has a poplar and ash wood core ensuring it’s ultra strong to withstand heavy stomps. The anti-chip micro-cap construction in the tip and tail plus XL 2.5mm edges ensures the ski is built to last.
You'll love this ski if:
- You want stability and durability for crushing the park
- You want a ski that carves hard, but also easily pivots and smears
- You love to ski backwards
- You like to butter and work on tricks, progression is the name of your game
Delivery & Returns
We offer free shipping over $500 along with a 30-day return policy.
For more information on shipping please refer to our Shipping & Duties page.
For more information on returns please refer to our returns page.
