Faction’s limited release Agent 3.0 – the new touring ski opening up freeride possibilities in the backcountry. Swiss freeride skier, Sam Anthamatten put the new Agent 3.0 to the test on the Äschhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland. Here’s the verdict:
“The lightweight core saves the legs during long days going up, and it’s solid enough to take on any kind of conditions on the way down. The extra width under foot makes the Agent 3.0 stable, floating through pow, catching big landings- the Agent 3.0 is the ultimate free-touring weapon.”
Introducing the brand-new, lightweight, touring-focused Agent 3.0 limited release—on sale now via factionskis.com and via select retail partners (listed below). Designed in Switzerland and made in Austria with the highest manufacturing and quality standards the industry has to offer, the Agent 3.0 boasts a lightweight core, progressive shape, high-tech carbon weave, balanced flex and perfectly engineered rocker.
Easy on the uphill, and equally capable in the deepest snow, the day-after-the-storm chop or the springtime corn, this ultra-versatile offering will be hailed as one of the hottest touring skis of the year.
GRAPHICS:
The Agent 3.0’s graphics are designed by French designer and rider, Lionel Hachemi. Featuring colors inspired by the local Larch tree that turns the alps orange and gold in the fall.
SPECS
- 134 - 106 – 124
- TIP ROCKER - 280 / CAMBER - 4 / TAIL ROCKER – 230
- FLEX – 7/10
- WEIGHT – 1720G @ 180cm
- FULL STRENGTH SIDEWALL
- ANTI-CHIP TIP AND TAIL CAP
- TITANAL BINDING PLATE
- GLOSS HIGH RESISTANCE TOPSHEET
- LIGHTWEIGHT KARUBAWOOD CORE
- FREERIDE FLAT TAIL
- ELLIPTICAL RADIUS SIDECUT
- XL 2.5 MM EDGES
- SURF ZONES
- LENGTHS: 172 / 180 / 188
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Faction are building a community around the Agent Series via its Off The Beaten Track campaign. Skiers are invited to share stories of how they use their Agent skis to push boundaries. Whether you’re partaking in your first-ever foray into the sidecountry or logging a multi-day backcountry camping mission, Faction will highlight the most compelling stories in OTBT-themed blogs and social media posts — an ever-evolving playbook of adventures big and small. Off The Beaten Track celebrates the backcountry skiing community, and the feeling of caring for and enjoying nature with your friends. You can share social content with Faction via the #offthebeatentrack hashtag and additionally may direct Off The Beaten Track stories and ideas to: offthebeatentrack@factionskis.com
1% FOR THE PLANET
In a nod to Faction’s sustainability-forward mission, skiers who purchase the Agent 3.0 will be taking positive action towards protecting and preserving our natural playgrounds. In partnership with 1% for the Planet, 1% of all Agent 3.0 sales will be donated to non-profit organizations that are working to address issues surrounding climate change. For the 2019/20 season, specifically, proceeds will benefit Protect Our Winters.
Retail Partners:
Martin Sports
Boulevard de l'Europe 5 1300 Wavre Belgium
+32 10 84 43 39
Website
Snowcountry B.V.
Stoutenburgerlaan 17b 3836 PC Stoutenburg-Noord Netherlands
0031 85 7500 161
Website
Äventyrsbutiken Hägglunds
Storgatan 26 97232 Luleå Sweden
+46 920 15640
Website
Ski Bartlett
1-2 Rosslyn Parade Uxbridge Road UB10 0NP Hillingdon Middlesex United Kingdom
+44 20 8848 0040
Website
Sports Discount
17 rue de Geneve 1003 Lausanne Switzerland
021 311 00 74
Backcountry.com
1678 West Redstone Center Drive Suite 210 84098 Park City Utah United States
801-746-7580
Sport Jennewein
Dorfstrasse 2 6580 St Anton am Arlberg Austria
0043 5446 28 300
Outbound Mountain Gear
4600 Plettner Lane, Evergreen, CO, United States
Website