Full pair, topsheet.
Faction2026/27
Studio 1
- Waist
- 90 mm
- Turn radius
- 20 m
- Tip / tail
- 120 / 120 mm
- Weight
- 3,360 g / pair
- Terrain
- all-mountain
- Audience
- unisex
Ability
- Beginner (not recommended)
- Intermediate (not recommended)
- Advanced
- Expert
Overview
The 2027 Faction Studio 1 is a purpose-built symmetrical twin for park and pipe skiing, where balanced takeoffs, spins and switch landings matter more than all-mountain efficiency. Its 90 mm waist is wider than a narrow competition park ski, but the equal 120 mm tip and tail and center mount give it a distinctly freestyle focus rather than the directional feel of the Dancer line.
A poplar wood core and fiberglass layers provide a springy platform. Carbon stringers add stiffness and response, and a carbon-and-rubber stomp pad underfoot is intended to soften repeated landings. SkiEssentials testers called it quick, crisp and supportive, with some useful on-piste range, but emphasized that its symmetrical shape is designed first for park performance.
Choose the Studio 1 if you spend most of your time jumping, spinning and skiing switch, and want a balanced ski with substantial edge durability. It best suits advanced and expert park skiers; its pop and support may feel more demanding than a forgiving all-mountain ski. For daily groomers, bumps or off-piste laps, the less symmetrical Studio 2 or a Dancer will be more natural.
Construction & features
What the Studio 1 is built from, and what that means on snow.
- 01
Symmetrical twin-tip shape
The tip and tail share the same width and rocker intent, creating a balanced ski for spins, switch takeoffs and landings.
- 02
Carbon stringers
Eight to twelve carbon strips run alongside the core within the fiberglass laminate; Faction says they add stiffness and response while keeping bulk low.
- 03
Carbon and rubber stomp pad
This underfoot reinforcement is intended to protect the core and absorb vibration from hard landings.
- 04
Poplar and fiberglass construction
Poplar provides flex and rebound, while fiberglass layers add strength and torsional support for takeoffs and landings.
- 05
7 mm sidewall and XL edges
Faction specifies a 7 mm XL sidewall and reinforced edges for durability and edge hold during park use.
- 06
Flat ski
Bindings are sold separately; published weights exclude binding hardware.
Tests & reviews
Independent tests of this model and season.
Test · hv2.skiessentials.comSki quiz
Not sure the Studio 1 suits your skiing?
Answer a few questions to check its match to your skiing and explore other options.
Similar skis
Close to the Studio 1 at 183 cm.
