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Faction prodigy 3.0 boiiiiis

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nolliebackflip
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Ok so I was thinking about buying like an allmountain- pow- touring- everything else but park-ski, and I can get faction prodigy 3.0s for a really good price... BUT I have heard that the new 3.0s are quite stiff compared to the older prodigys and im a one small ass dude and I usually prefer a softer ski. So i was wondering if someone with experience could tell how they flex and ride in different snow condition and stuf slike that.
Jun 18 2019 5:10PM
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nolliebackflip
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Also you can recommend other skis as well :))))
Jun 18 2019 5:11PM
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Jisei
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Have you checked Blister's review on it? Lots of good insights
Jun 19 2019 7:05AM
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nolliebackflip
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JiseiHave you checked Blister's review on it? Lots of good insights


Yeah I have. Came here for more informaation.
Jun 19 2019 8:44AM
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patagonialuke
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How big are you and what skis have you liked / not liked in the past?

The Prodigy 3 is stiff for a freestyle-oriented ski, but it also has a very tapered shape and a lot of rocker, so it's easier to ski than its flex pattern would imply.
Jun 19 2019 10:08AM
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Denseclouds
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I've been skiing them all season and have loved them up at the bird for all mountain jibbing. They are pretty much just as fun as my Candide 2.0's but more stable at speeds and don't squirrel around and flex out when riding out in variable bumps. Nosebutters are a little harder though as the ski doesn't want to flex out as much as some others. They also want to make wider turns than the candide's but are still quick edge to edge
Jun 21 2019 10:31PM
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animator
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I got a pair and theyre awesome. Noticeably stiffer than the previous versions, but that translates to more stability on the hill. If you are using them everywhere except the park, you dont need a soft ski it will hurt more than help
Jul 11 2019 8:34PM
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LukeTheWaffle
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They seem to do well enough in the park that Blake Wilson wine superunknown on em
Jul 17 2019 9:21AM
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severniy
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patagonialukeThe Prodigy 3 is stiff for a freestyle-oriented ski, but it also has a very tapered shape and a lot of rocker, so it's easier to ski than its flex pattern would imply.


Hi Luke. I skied CT 2.0 which were mount on Candide line. I really liked swing weight, flex and rail performance in park. However I have doubts about its off piste performance (bumps, chop, slush).
So I'm looking for just slightly stiffer but still playful skis.
I'm looking to current Faction Prodigy 3.0 (183) or even Faction CT 3.0 (184)

I wonder how Prodigy 3.0 or CT 3.0 with -2.5…-3 mount would ski everywhere, except park.
Also with CT2.0 butters was really easy to learn. Also I’m 177 cm and 60 kg. Would it still be easy to butter these skis (prodigy 3.0) in 183?
Jul 30 2019 10:58AM
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patagonialuke
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severniyHi Luke. I skied CT 2.0 which were mount on Candide line. I really liked swing weight, flex and rail performance in park. However I have doubts about its off piste performance (bumps, chop, slush).
So I'm looking for just slightly stiffer but still playful skis.
I'm looking to current Faction Prodigy 3.0 (183) or even Faction CT 3.0 (184)

I wonder how Prodigy 3.0 or CT 3.0 with -2.5…-3 mount would ski everywhere, except park.
Also with CT2.0 butters was really easy to learn. Also I’m 177 cm and 60 kg. Would it still be easy to butter these skis (prodigy 3.0) in 183?


Yeah it seems like the Prodigy 3 is a solid option. It really doesn't feel stiff in a bad way — just solid without being demanding. And it's got a lot of rocker which makes butters totally feasible (I'm 5'8" 155 lbs and suck at butters and am able to do them pretty easily on the Prodigy 3 since its taper and rocker keeps it from feeling hooky). I think at your height and weight you could definitely get used to the stiffer flex of the 183 Prodigy 3.

The CT 3.0 is a fun ski, but I like the Prodigy 3 better for inbounds use as its more stable and similarly playful.

The Armada ARV 106 would also be worth a look. It's a bit better on firm snow than the Prodigy 3 and its tips and tails are a bit softer. But I can ski both skis in a pretty similar way.
Jul 30 2019 1:02PM
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severniy
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patagonialukeYeah it seems like the Prodigy 3 is a solid option. It really doesn't feel stiff in a bad way — just solid without being demanding. And it's got a lot of rocker which makes butters totally feasible (I'm 5'8" 155 lbs and suck at butters and am able to do them pretty easily on the Prodigy 3 since its taper and rocker keeps it from feeling hooky). I think at your height and weight you could definitely get used to the stiffer flex of the 183 Prodigy 3.

The CT 3.0 is a fun ski, but I like the Prodigy 3 better for inbounds use as its more stable and similarly playful.

The Armada ARV 106 would also be worth a look. It's a bit better on firm snow than the Prodigy 3 and its tips and tails are a bit softer. But I can ski both skis in a pretty similar way.

What do you think about mounting far forward from recommended (-3 from center) on Prodigy 3.0?
Jul 30 2019 2:06PM
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patagonialuke
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severniyWhat do you think about mounting far forward from recommended (-3 from center) on Prodigy 3.0?


I think they'd be fine. They didn't feel very sensitive to mount point when I skied them. I skied them from -8 to -5 from center and they felt normal, so I think going -3 would be alright. I just like to have a bit more ski in front of me to lean into when skiing fast.
Jul 30 2019 5:07PM
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severniy
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Thanx a lot, man!

**This post was edited on Jul 31st 2019 at 7:31:41am
Jul 31 2019 12:09AM
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animator
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severniyWhat do you think about mounting far forward from recommended (-3 from center) on Prodigy 3.0?


That’s fine, the recommended line is -6 or -7 but it is a freestyle-based ski. I mounted mine at true center and they still ski great. At -3 you’ll have more stability but still be close enough to center to ski the park too
Jul 31 2019 8:50AM
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Twig
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severniyWhat do you think about mounting far forward from recommended (-3 from center) on Prodigy 3.0?


FYI I'm skiing a pair right now (for a Roofbox Review) and they are mounted at -1cm from true. Feels fine. A few of the team guys are also riding them -1 or -2.
Aug 1 2019 11:00AM
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Denseclouds
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severniyWhat do you think about mounting far forward from recommended (-3 from center) on Prodigy 3.0?


I've got mine mounted at -2 from center and they ride great. Corey Jackson mounts his there as well
Aug 2 2019 12:00AM
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