112mm
Faction Studio 3 black freeride ski topsheet 2027
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Person skiing with Faction Studio 3 skis in powder on a snowy mountain
Faction Studio 3 black freeride ski base 2027
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Faction Studio 3 black freeride ski close up 2027

Studio 3

$949.00

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The Studio 3, with its 112-mm waist, perfectly balances performance, precision, and float. This ideal twin-tip, freestyle-inspired all-mountain ski excels in any condition. Its Peuplier combined with full-length carbon stringers delivers the perfect strength-to-lightweight ratio that freeskiers demand.

Featuring generous rocker and a hint of camber, the Studio 3 ensures easy pivoting and smearing with catch-free confidence, without compromising edge hold and stability at speed. The unique rubber/carbon stomp pad absorbs vibrations, allowing you to push your limits with full confidence. Crafted with the finest Austrian construction and powered entirely by renewable energy, the Studio 3 promises both durability and sustainability. The Studio 3 delivers the ultimate blend of freeride and all-mountain skiing.

Terrain

Freeride
Freeride
Powder
Powder
WIDTH

112mm

WEIGHT

1900g

RADIUS

20m

Based on size 178

Ability

Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Personality

Flex

1 - SOFT STIFF - 10
7

Freeride / Powder

1 10
9

All-Mountain / Carving

1 10
7

Park / Freestyle

1 10
6

Shape and Construction

1 - Topsheet

2 - Carbon Stringers

Between 8 and 12 stringers of carbon, sandwiching either side of the ski’s woodcore, are laid unidirectionally, providing extra stability to the ski, without adding bulk to the build. Each carbon strip is woven into the fiberglass to provide strength and stiffness in the full length of the ski.

3 - Poplar & Fiberglass Core

Poplar is a light-colored, medium-weight, durable softwood that flexes and pops nicely as well as having a whole load of vibration absorption capabilities. Used as the only wood in this core, it allows the ski to pop, butter and stomp like an all-mountain freestyle ski and also have enough torsional stability to grip impressively on the downhill. It's set between two layers of fiberglass for strength, rigidity and durability.

4 - Carbon and Rubber Stomp Pads

A carbon/rubber reinforcement underfoot adds strength where it matters most. In addition to protecting the wood core from heavy-duty impacts, it adds stability and vibration absorption under your boots, so stomping landings feel better; both for you and your skis.

5 - Sintered Base

1 - Elliptical Sidecut

Elliptical Sidecut is made up of a longer radius underfoot and shorter radius in the tip and tail of the ski. The long radius underfoot means you can pivot faster and easier, while a shorter radius in the tip and tail result in easier turn initiation. This sidecut allows for a wide variety of turn lengths, angles and mounting positions

2 - Boat Flex

Freestyle rocker is best complemented by solid, stiffer tips and tails, to help settle the skis and power through variable snow. Additionally, the stiff tips absorb more vibration when skiers touch down after going airborne. Just add a touch more flex underfoot and it allows the skis to load up and pop on request.

3 - Premium All-Mountain Freeride Twin Tip

The slightly skinnier tail and wider tip lead to superior downhill performance vs a symmetrical twin. Tip & tail height are identical, however, for optimal switch skiing. The generous rocker and modest camber lead to a wonderfully playful character, while the moderate taper and Elliptical Sidecut provide precise handling and carving.

Technical Specifications

Ski size Tip width (mm) Waist width (mm) Tail width (mm) Radius (m) Weight per ski (g)
165 140 112 134 19 1740
172 140 112 134 19 1820
178 140 112 134 20 1900
184 140 112 134 21 1990
190 140 112 134 23 2080

Size Guide

Skier height (cm) Skier height (in') Relaxed Active Aggressive
150 - 155 4'11 - 5'1 - 165 165
155 - 160 5'1 - 5'3 - 165 165
160 - 165 5'3 - 5'5 - 165 165
165 - 170 5'5 - 5'7 165 172 172
170 - 175 5'7 - 5'9 172 178 184
175 - 180 5'9 - 5'11 178 184 184
180 - 185 5'11 - 6'1 178 184 190
185 - 190 6'1 - 6'3 184 190 190
190+ 6'3+ 190 190 190
RELAXED

For easy-going cruising and effortless control for those who prefer comfort over speed.

ACTIVE

Balanced performance and versatility for confident skiing across the entire mountain.

AGGRESSIVE

High-speed stability and powerful riding for big-mountain freeriding.

XX
XX, 20 years. It's a big milestone for any brand or community. The Studio Series has been the platform for big achievements; in design, engineering, and pure athletic grit. It's earned its spot as our flagship ski series, and as our chosen talisman for this special time.
By Parade

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 26 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Studio 3 ski offers a perfect balance of performance and precision, excelling in various conditions. Customers appreciate its stability, fun factor, and versatility on different types of snow. Crafted with high-quality materials and powered by renewable energy, it promises durability and sustainability.

Summary topics

  • Fun Factor (11%): Customers raved about the super fun and stable nature of the ski. (Frequency: 9)
  • Stability at High Speeds (14%): Customers appreciated that the ski provides stability on mixed snow and at high speeds as if they were heavy boats.
  • Customer Satisfaction (74%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the ski, stating that it is their favorite all-mountain ski.
  • Versatility on Snow (22%): Many customers loved the skis for their versatility and ability to handle both soft and variable snow.

Review topics: ["performance","ski","snow","speeds","fun","ride","groomers","lines","mountain","pop","turns","rounder"].

Review highlights

  • "Epic Epic skis, they do get kinda dinged up quick but they still pretty enough :)" — Nolan G.
  • "Through powder, ice, and slush and these skis have performed amazingly." — Jacob H.
  • "Fabulous ski - great fun" — Laurence

Reviews

Missile sol air

"Bon partout! Sur la neige comme dans les airs. Rigide et demande quand même un peu de condition physique. Position relativement centré qui aide à pivoter rapidement mais demande un peu de vitesse pour déjauger. Mon couteau suisse 😍"

— Abasedeboomchic. s. (5/5)

Great ski for big mountain skiing

"It can handle high speeds in both pouder and harder terrain. Love the ski, can really rely on this one"

— dennis m. (5/5)

Nate Lewis studio 3

"Great free ride/ powder ski. This is lighter/ wider touring set up. I love it already and will be a great asset to my guiding this season in Japan. This ski with a pin binding can take high speeds and deep snow like an ice breaker. So much fun and playful yet still allows for technical turns. Mounted at recommended (new school) allows me to be more playful than I usually ever am. Beautiful ski!"

— Nate L. (5/5)

Brilliant

"They are just perfect. Very playful, handles every terrain."

— Vicente B. (5/5)

Playful Powerhouse

"I’m skiing these after the unfortunate loss of my CT 3. 0s (favorite planks I’ve ever skied) and seeing that these skis had the same shape, I was hoping to get a similar experience. I have not been disappointed. These skis are the perfect balance of play, float, and aggression. The flex, camber, sidecut, and rocker come together to create a maneuverable machine that, in my opinion, excels in a multitude of scenarios, including freeride lines and steeps with both soft and variable snow, freestyle maneuvers, and pure pow. The only place these skis leave something to be desired is at low speed, where they’re a bit twitchy, which is something I come to expect at this waist width."

— Jacob H. (5/5)

Fabulous ski - great fun

"Great ski for any condition and terrain. Excellent in powder of course, but also in crud and on groomers. Simply makes the day more fun."

— Laurence (5/5)

I have 110 days skiing on these skis

"I rode this skis everyday practically this past season wether it be Teaching a ski lesson or freeriding. Through powder, ice, and slush and these skis have performed amazingly. Buttering and throwing rotations onto and off of rails is amazing and I love going massive on jumps in these skis. All around an amazing all mountain ski and superb powder ski, If I was able to post my tiktok or insta on this you'd see videos of me ripping on them"

— Jacob H. (5/5)

Excellent all-rounder

"I had high expectations for the Mana 3 and the skis are better than I expected! They handle well in chop and on groomed runs and are in their element as the snow gets deeper. Highly recommend these!"

— Ben G. (5/5)

Floats like butter on bread

"So smooth and easy to ski in powder and variable snow"

— Erik B. (5/5)

Couldnt be more stoked!

"Tahoe here, I wanted a pow-specific ski to replace my aged Candide 108's 190cm, (very chargy), and my heavy slow-to-spin Enforcer 110's 191cm. I was expecting good things with the Studio 3 112, (190cm), hopeful for an intuitive ski in the air and snow. 18"" new and first day on them I was super stoked at how intuitive they were, friendly and responsive in trees and chutes yet directionally stable at speed. Of course they delivered the brand promise off the grand with playful air balance, it's like these skis can read my mind. Can't wait for a ripper big day, love them!"

— Krak A. (5/5)

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