Dictator 4.0

The Dictator 4.0 isn’t the lightest ski in the category, but it feels exceptionally feathery on the snow. With a square tail that’s an endangered species among Powder skis, the Dictator 4.0 stays connected to the turn until it’s pulled off the assignment. This gives it a sense of connectedness on-trail that eludes others of the Powder persuasion.

Dictator 1.0

Faction is a 10-year old brand that hasn’t lost its youthful passion for staying close to the snow culture. As is the case with many start-up ski brands, Faction originally focused on making skis the big manufacturers weren’t, which a decade ago meant making wide,...

Dictator 3.0

The morning runs couldn’t have been much more ratty, with traces of blown-in snow filling the hollows of week-old tracks. The Dictator 3.0 let me use my bases to feather my line or switch to crisp edges as the moment warranted. They felt inherently light and agile yet whenever the edge hold was challenged, it passed with flying colors. A run that looked as inviting as the seventh ring of Hell turned into a jolly romp. What appeared perilous the Dictator 3.0 turned into a playground.

Faction 2017 Ski Brand Profile

OVERVIEW Ten years ago, a ragtag bunch of self-described ski bums from Australia, Canada, England and America who had traveled the IFSA circuit together formed The Faction Collective in Verbier, Switzerland. As freeride competitors, they were dissatisfied with the...

CT 1.0

Skied from a classic, rearward mounting position, the CT 1.0 comes across as a forgiving, surfy ski with a little extra pep in its step. Michael from Footloose calls the CT 1.0 a “very solid everyday ski: quick, nimble, responsive.” Co-worker Beau writes, “Surprised...