Touring Skis

Cut from the same cloth as its big sister, the Trace 98 touts the same lightweight prowess with the increased maneuverability you need to slash every nook and cranny of your line. Built with the backcountry journey woman in mind, the 98 features metal-reinforced binding pads to absorb bumps and vibrations and provide a little extra security when looking for fresh snow beyond resort boundaries.

Even though the Tracer 108 is firmly focused on outstanding downhill performance, we’re always searching for the perfect combination of weight reduction and stability in this category. That’s why for 20/21 we paired an even lighter Poplar-Caruba wood core to a larger fiberglass package resulting in further decreased weight and added durability. The Tracer 108 ups the performance ante with dampening Adaptive Mesh, Titanal Reinforcement underfoot and AR 75 Sidewall construction to create just the right feel whether used by freeriding or touring enthusiasts.

Designed for the powder-hungry backcountry skier who demands both precision and soft-snow performance, the versatile Helio Carbon 104 features a pre-preg carbon fiber layup and an engineered paulownia wood core for improved dampness and a smooth ride, while also making it lightweight with a balanced flex and supreme edge control.

The Helio Recon 105 excels at everything from technical lines to powder laps with the durability to withstand season after season of touring abuse. The 105mm ski combines a poplar wood core and ABS sidewalls, with dampening technology borrowed from the award winning Helio construction, to deliver smooth powerful performance.

Whether you're after fresh powder or springtime couloirs, the Faction 2021 Agent 2.0 is a progressive all-mountain flat-tail ski and your go-to when escaping the day-to-day. For intermediate to advanced skiers, the Agent 2.0 is a mid flex, lightweight touring ski that's great for all-mountain skiing.

You'll love this ski if: You want a lightweight, "tourable" ski that puts a huge emphasis on the downhill experience; You think light weight is important but durability and stability is better; You want a modern tip that will help you rise above the snow and easily initiate the turn; You prefer a modern shape with a stiffer tail that supports a strong finish to the turn; You want something that is going to float through the variable conditions that one encounters off piste; You want one ski to do it all: long tours, short tours, inbounds, your one ski to travel with.

As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, Faction are committed to donating 1% of all sales from the Agent Series to support organizations, individuals and events that are focused on bringing about a positive impact on the environment we love and enjoy.

Whether you're after fresh powder or springtime couloirs, the Faction 2021 Agent 2.0X is a progressive all-mountain flat-tail ski and your go-to when escaping the day-to-day. For intermediate to advanced skiers, the Agent 2.0X is a mid flex, lightweight touring ski that's great for all-mountain skiing. The same construction and build as the Agent 2.0 with extra lengths and alternative topsheet to boot.

You'll love this ski if: You want to charge with a lightweight ski; You want a "tourable" ski that puts a huge emphasis on the downhill experience; You think light weight is important but durability and stability is better; You want a modern tip that will help you rise above the snow and easily initiate the turn; You prefer a modern shape with a stiffer tail that supports a strong finish to the turn; You want a ski that floats in most conditions; You want one ski to do it all: long tours, short tours, inbounds, your one ski to travel with.

Our excitement regarding this all-new ski cannot be overstated. The Faction 2021 Agent 3.0 truly has it all: Easy on the uphill, and equally capable in the deepest snow, the day-after-the-storm chop or the springtime corn. This ultra-light, flat tail touring/freeride ski with its ultra-versatile offering will be hailed as one of the hottest touring skis of the year.

You'll love this ski if: You want to charge with a lightweight ski; You want a "tourable" ski that puts a huge emphasis on the downhill experience; You think light weight is important but durability and stability is better; You want a modern tip that will help you rise above the snow and easily initiate the turn; You prefer a modern shape with a stiffer tail that supports a strong finish to the turn; You want a ski that floats in all conditions; You want one ski to do it all: long tours, short tours, inbounds, your one ski to travel with.

As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, Faction is committed to donating 1% of all sales from the Agent Series to support organizations, individuals and events that are focused on bringing about a positive impact on the environment we love and enjoy.

CANADIAN MADE WITH A BALANCE OF LOW WEIGHT WITH ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD - NOW WITH MAGNETIC CONTACT POINTS.

The award-winning FINDr is now made in Canada and features magnetic contact points, speeding up bootpack transitions and eliminating the need for a strap when shouldering. A modern ski optimized for precision in steep and technical terrain, the FINDr 94 excels with its best-in-class dampness and versatility to perform in all backcountry conditions- perfect to tour far and high, and ski hard and fast. Built to excel in ski mountaineering applications, hard and mixed snow conditions, and to give maximum edge control, the FINDr features a traditional camber profile. This true alpine touring ski includes an early-rise tip to give additional float in deep snow.

FEATURES

• Made in Canada
• Polyurethane sidewalls for best-in-class dampness
• Magnetic contact points speed up bootpack transitions and eliminate the need for a strap when shouldering
• modern ski built for a precision in steep and technical terrain
• Uncompromised performance and versaility in all conditions
• Full carbon fibre construction
• Super light textured nylon topsheet - durable & sheds snow/ice
• Lightweight hartdened steel edges - corrosion & dent resistant
• 3D shaped, sustainably-sourced Canadian Aspen wood core - light, lively & high performance
• Full thickness base - durable, long-lasting & fast
• Titanal aluminum mountain plate - mount integrity & dampness
• Traditional camber profile with early rise

The introduction of the Mantra marked the beginning of Volkl's powerful freeriding ski lines. For those who want to ride free without any restrictions but with the full control of a sportive off-piste ski. The new Blaze series even adds another dimension to the idea. The concept of the ski targets the intuitive freerider who appreciates a playful and at the same time agile and sportive maneuverability.

The Blaze 94 weighs only 1546 g (@ 179) and is built for an extremely wide range of use in all off-piste conditions. A just 0.3 mm thick Titanal binding platform provides direct power transfer and a fast pressure built-up from one edge to another. This gives the ski a most direct response right from the turn initiation. In order to preserve the full flexibility and agility there is intentionally no Titanal included in the tip and the tail. Especially in narrow and rough terrain you will directly benefit from the ski's faster and more direct reaction and with less effort required. The 3D radius sidecut significantly enhances the ski's liveliness and maneuverability. The Blaze construction targets the short turn-oriented skier but the 3D radius together with the tip to tail Hybrid Multilayer Woodcore adapts to basically every riding style.

A great new feature is the Suspension Tip which makes its debut in the Blaze series. This elastic rubbery material on the edges of the tip and the tail acts like a bumper everytime the ski gets in contact with the snow in wind-blown or tracked conditions. The shock-absorbing elasticity ensures not only the resistance but also provides great lift off-piste.