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Prodigy 4.0 2021
60 days to change your mind
No subject to promotional offersThe Prodigy 4.0 2021 is an Backcountry ski for men from Faction.
The Prodigy range is a Freestyle/ Backcountry range, typical of the modern spirit of the Swiss brand Faction, yet accessible to intermediate and experienced skiers.
With its 116mm waist, Prodigy 4.0 is the widest ski offered by the range. It is a ski that will master all types of snow, whether crusty or choppy... When the snow is fresh and deep, it literally flies over it and should put a big smile on your face. Incredibly playful and manoeuvrable, the Prodigy 4.0 chains the butters and slides easily over the powder, lands perfectly from big airs, and slips nimbly through powder-filled forests.
The Prodigy range sidecuts are progressive, the widest parts at the tip and tail are narrowed towards the middle of the ski, in order to improve the ability to float on powder while still being at home carving on the piste. The directional shape allows you to have even more control throughout the entire curve and to switch from carved corners to butters with ease. Unthinkable a few years ago, we find ultra versatile skis that will go anywhere on the mountain! The Prodigy range focuses on a playful spirit while providing good performance if you fancy giving it your all. The tails rising to the long rockers give an easy ski to pivot and switch with and giving a resolutely modern style.
Thus, the Prodigy 4.0 is a machine for drawing beautiful lines, always with an outstanding style since it keeps the playful character of the Prodigy range despite a stiffer and more stable flex. Its imposing sidecuts and long rocker will allow you to indulge yourself, letting you float over the powder. Its poplar core makes it a lively, dynamic and relatively light ski.
The Prodigy 4.0 is an ideal ski for passionate skiers of advanced level, who want to broaden their field of action in the most beautiful playground that nature has to offer!
Weight: 4400 g per pair in size 184 cm
Turn radius: 20 m for size 185 cm
Rockers:
Tip: 445 mm
Tail: 355 mm
- Camber: 3 mm
- Flex: 8/10
Shape :
Directional Twin:
The tail is considerably thinner than the tip for increased performance. The twin tip makes them perfect for freestyle and riding in switch.
Construction :
Poplar core:
Poplar is a soft, light-coloured, lightweight and strong wood that has good flex and pop, as well as a high capacity to absorb vibrations. When used alone, this wood provides pop, makes it easy to make butters and offers great stability when landing, three attributes necessary for a park ski, but also the torsional stability to ensure good grip on the pistes.
Full Strength Sidewall:
The full strength sidewall is a construction that applies layers of protective material along the edges of the sidewall, between the edge and the topsheet from above. The edges offer the best possible stability and grip when turning, while protecting the wooden core, edges and cover sheet from possible external impacts and damage.
Surf Zones:
Surf Zone technology is designed to combine the Rocker with the tapered shape of the tips to ensure that these two key characteristics are in perfect harmony. The Rocker provides lift and helps in the pivoting of the ski, while the Tapered Tip allows the widest part of the ski to be closer to the centre and thus reduce the risk of unwanted gripping by the edge. This technology provides excellent lift and a smooth ride in all conditions.
Sidecuts with elliptic radii:
The sidecuts with elliptic radii consist of a longer radius underfoot and shorter radius on the front and rear parts of the ski. The long radius underfoot allows for faster and easier pivoting, while the shorter radii allow turns to be started more gently. These sidecuts are perfectly adapted to a wide variety of lengths and curve angles (our instructions regarding the binding assembly will be available very soon).
Edges XL 2,5 mm:
One might think that seven tenths of a millimetre doesn't have much of an effect, but when it comes to edges, everything matters. The 2.5 mm edges are 35% thicker than our standard 1.8 mm edges, which are already very sturdy. This addition of steel makes the ski more resistant to abrasion for longer.
Anti Chip Micro-Cap:
The micro cap is a hybrid construction that combines the sandwich construction with premium edges, which is fused with a lightweight and durable cap construction. Thanks to the micro-cap, the sandwich construction provides exceptional edge hold and torsional stability, while the topsheet partially covers the edge, protecting the fragile edge that could otherwise chip in the event of impact.
The biggest ski in the Prodigy range does not disappoint. The ski finds itself at ease both on the piste and off, with excellent float and control. The Prodigy 4.0 is a great success for those looking for a good compromise between fun and performance in the backcountry. It is a lot more fun and accessible than other Faction skis.
Advantages: good compromise between fun and performance, balance in the air and landing
Disadvantages : None in its domain!
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