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Chances of getting in touch with Faction

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Sharkie14
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Faction and Commencal did a collab last year and only made skis 170 and bigger. I’m 5’6 and 140lbs so that ain’t gonna cut it for me. They’re doing it again this year and I’d really like to know if they’ll make any smaller sizes before I go buying any other skis. What’s the best way to get in touch with them? Am I even likely to get a response?

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Sep 10 2019 2:56PM 6 3
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shinbangclan
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https://us.factionskis.com/pages/contact

it's just a hunch

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Sep 10 2019 2:59PM 14 0
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Biffbarf
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5'6" and a 170 should be perfect, no?
Sep 10 2019 3:00PM 23 0
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Sharkie14
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hubbardshttps://us.factionskis.com/pages/contact

it's just a hunch

**This post was edited on Sep 10th 2019 at 2:59:56pm


Yeah, I’ve sent two emails!
Sep 10 2019 3:00PM 5 0
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shinbangclan
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Sharkie14Yeah, I’ve sent two emails!


Maybe use the Live Chat on the website, there's times when they're online there. I guess the emails might take a bit.
Sep 10 2019 3:07PM 4 0
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Sharkie14
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Biffbarf5'6" and a 170 should be perfect, no?


Definitely prefer a smaller ski. My others are all ranging 160s
Sep 10 2019 3:10PM 5 3
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Chubz.
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Sharkie14Definitely prefer a smaller ski. My others are all ranging 160s


Sep 10 2019 3:20PM 21 0
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CLQ
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Sharkie14Definitely prefer a smaller ski. My others are all ranging 160s


You should just go 170
Sep 10 2019 3:54PM 16 1
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Sharkie14
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Chubz.


Yeah 163 and 166 I think lol
Sep 10 2019 3:56PM 4 0
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animator
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Go on their website and talk on the live chat. If not, send an email through the website. I have done so many times and never fail to get a response from them, their customer service is fantastic
Sep 10 2019 6:42PM 3 0
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Sharkie14
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animatorGo on their website and talk on the live chat. If not, send an email through the website. I have done so many times and never fail to get a response from them, their customer service is fantastic


Awesome, glad to hear that!!!
Sep 10 2019 6:44PM 3 0
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gravel
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you’ll likely be a better skier for it if you switch to the 170 once you’re used to the length, great size for you
Sep 10 2019 7:14PM 17 0
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Sharkie14
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Well shit, 170 it is!
Sep 10 2019 7:24PM 7 0
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Biffbarf
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163vs170 isn't as big a jump as you'd think. Especially because skis measure a little differently, a 166 k2 is likely a faction 170.
Sep 10 2019 7:27PM 5 0
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Loganski69
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Biffbarf163vs170 isn't as big a jump as you'd think. Especially because skis measure a little differently, a 166 k2 is likely a faction 170.


I'm pretty sure they're coming out with a size 666 cm ski. should be perfect for you!!!
Sep 10 2019 7:36PM 2 0
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Sharkie14
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Biffbarf163vs170 isn't as big a jump as you'd think. Especially because skis measure a little differently, a 166 k2 is likely a faction 170.


Yeah my others are armadas and lines so that makes sense. Plus, they are park skis and beaters.
Sep 10 2019 7:37PM 1 0
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animator
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Biffbarf163vs170 isn't as big a jump as you'd think. Especially because skis measure a little differently, a 166 k2 is likely a faction 170.


Absolutely. K2s measure long so a 166 is likely almost exactly the same length as a 170 Faction
Sep 10 2019 7:39PM 3 0
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CalumSKI
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Sharkie14Well shit, 170 it is!


im 5'6 and im skiing 177s this year
Sep 11 2019 9:15AM 3 0
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ReturnToMonkey
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I'm 5'6 and feel like my 173s are just about perfect. I could ride a little longer though, 178 would barely be noticably longer
Sep 11 2019 10:33AM 1 0
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Pipe_Munky
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There is nothing about these skis on the Faction site. These are only on the Commencal site so it's likely that all questions be sent to Commencal. Just a thought as you are likely to get hold of someone in customer service who might not have a clue what you're talking about.
Sep 11 2019 11:35AM 1 0
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