The Faction Studio 3 is a freestyle inspired freeride twin tip designed to blend playful creativity with all mountain capability. Sitting on the wider side of the Studio lineup, it delivers the float and stability needed for deeper conditions while maintaining the balanced feel that freestyle oriented skiers appreciate. The result is a versatile ski that encourages expression and creative line choice.

Why we like it:

The Studio 3 is just plain fun. It combines a playful twin tip personality with real all mountain performance, making it feel energetic, maneuverable, and dependable.

Who it's for:

Skiers who appreciate a centered stance and creative riding style will feel right at home here. The Studio 3 suits riders who spend as much time popping natural features and slashing pow as they do carving groomers.

Highlights:

A lightweight poplar wood core provides a lively and energetic platform that rebounds quickly from turns and absorbs impact during landings. Full length carbon stringers add torsional strength while keeping overall weight reasonable, which helps the ski maintain stability without dulling its super playful personality. Generous rocker in the tip and tail promotes smooth pivoting and catch free maneuverability, and a touch of camber underfoot maintains edge contact and reliable grip when carving firmer snow. The carbon and rubber stomp pad beneath the binding area adds reinforcement and vibration absorption for smooth landings.

Things to consider:

While the ski remains stable for its category, freestyle oriented construction means it does feel less damp than heavier directional freeride skis at very high speeds.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Studio 3 skis true to size. Freestyle riders prioritizing float and speed on the descent may size up slightly.