Faction Mana 3.0 Skis 2024 178cm

Product Description

The Mana 3 is no-holds-barred skiing, anything is possible: stomp cliffs, huck wind lips, ski powder or just cruise the mountain having fun. The modest 112 mm waist width effortlessly balances performance, precision, & playfulness, making the ski a freestyle-inspired quiver-killer for your all-mountain & freeride needs. The sustainably harvested poplar core construction is complemented by generous rocker & a hint of camber, resulting in a ski that presses & pivots with catch-free confidence, without sacrificing edge hold & stability at speed. The Mana 3 comes with Faction's unique rubber/carbon stomp pad to give you the support you need for skiing hard in all conditions. Terrain Type & Ability Level Terrain Type They truly shine in softer snow but it is capable anywhere, especially if you have a freestyle mindset. The width & rocker ensure the float & control for when powder is in town, the construction provides the stability for rougher snow & the Mana shaping delivers the handling & versatility you need for all-mountain skiing. Skier Type Advanced & expert freeskiers who want a fun but stable ski for using the whole mountain as a playground. The flex allows the ski to blast through crud & stomp landings, without sacrificing the ability to butter & smear. Overview Shape 112mm in the waist is big enough to deal with deep days, & the 21m (184cm) radius provides stability for when the snow isn't so smooth. It's a directional twin meaning it's built to charge as well as ski switch, with the tail only slightly narrower than the tip. There's more tip & tail rocker on the 3.0 version, compared to the 2.0, & this boosts the manoeuvrability particularly in softer snow, making it easier to wash out the tails or pivot the tip if needed. Rocker Tip & Tail Rocker uses traditional camber underfoot for response & good edge grip, with rocker at the tip & tail to improve manoeuvrability by aiding turn initiation & completion. Core Poplar is a light-colored, medium-weight, durable softwood that flexes & pops nicely as well as having a whole load of vibration absorption capabilities. Used as the only wood in this core, it allows the ski to pop, butter & stomp & also have enough torsional stability to grip impressively on the downhill. Construction Full Strength Sidewalls uses a construction that places strips of protective material along the sides of each core, between the edge & the topsheet. Sidewalls provide the best possible edge hold & stability when the ski is engaged in a turn as well as protecting the wood core, edges & topsheet from impact & outside damage. Micro-cap construction is a hybrid of a premium, sandwich sidewall construction fused with a lightweight, durable cap construction. With micro-cap, the sandwich construction provides awesome edge hold & torsional stability while the ski s topsheet wraps around & meets the sidewall, protecting the fragile join that can be prone to chipping. Key Features XL 2.5mm Edges Thicker edges mean increased durability & impact resistance, crucial for a ski that is built to test the rule book. Carbon & Rubber Stomp Pad A 600mm-long, 15mm-wide carbon/rubber reinforcement underfoot, above the edge, adds strength where it matters most to this performance oriented ski. In addition to protecting the wood core from heavy-duty impact on rails, the carbon & rubber inlay adds stability & vibration absorption under your boots, so that stomped landings feel better, both for you & your skis. Full Carbon Weave Between 8 & 12 strips of Carbon, sandwiching either side of the ski s wood core, are laid unidirectionally, providing extra stability to the ski, without adding weight to the build. Each carbon strip is woven into the fibre glass to provide strength & stiffness in the full length of the ski. EB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) I absolutely loved its playful ride & surfy feel. It's so easy to pivot with its low swing weight & has lots of float, so great in soft snow. Plus, it has surprising grip & carvability on hard pack too. I thought it was really versatile, not just a one trick pony! Size (cm) Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Radius (m) Weight (g) 178 140 112 134 20 1900 184 140 112 134 21 1990 General Information Skier Ability: Advanced Expert Terrain Type: Freeride Freestyle Rocker: Tip/ Tail Rocker Radius: Long Base: Sintered Bindings: Ski sold flat DIN: n/a Construction: Mini Cap Full Sidewall Core: Wood, Carbon Demo: No Sizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability & floatation & is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down.