Candide 1.0 2020
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No subject to promotional offersThe Candide 1.0 2020 is a freestyle ski from Faction.
The Candide 1.0 is part of the mythical Candide Thovex Signature range. It proudly bears the name of the famous La Clusaz rider who continues to inspire skiers all over the world generation after generation. Available in 5 versions to best suit each discipline, Candide skis are extremely successful, born of the spirit of the undisputed freeskiing legend. With a clever blend of camber, materials and shape, Faction offers a sharp range for demanding freeskiers who simply see the mountain as their favourite playground.
The Candide 1.0 from Faction is therefore the narrowest model in the range, with its 90 mm waist, and it doesn't hide its ambition to be a true freestyle ski just as we like them, lively and devastating! With its 3mm camber underfoot and a rather stiff flex, its pop is incredibly dynamic so it can throw you into the air at your slightest wish and can chain tricks in the park. Its solid poplar and beech core will give you the calm you need to get started on the big air courses without thinking about the reception. And if you overshoot, no problem! Its carbon reinforcement underfoot cleverly disperses and absorbs the impact for really gentle reception. Handy.
So that you can enjoy your best park gun all season long, Faction has also focused on durability. The Candide 1.0 is designed as a sandwich, with sturdy 2.5mm thick edges to withstand the most intense jib sessions. Its micro-cap protection also allows you to enjoy its very successful topsheet for longer. With its double rocker and True Twin, perfectly symmetrical, shape it has an extremely smooth glide, regardless of the direction you're taking it. Outside the park, it grips well on hard snow. Ultra-manageable, you soon get into the game of slaloming at full speed between skiers to get to your next spot.
The Candide 1.0 from Faction is a true modern freestyle ski designed for skiers of an advanced to expert level looking for park performance and lots of fun on everything in the place!
Weight: 3,480 g per pair for the 176 cm size
Turn radius: 17 m for the 176 cm size
Rockers:
Tip: 320 mm
Tail: 310 mm
- Camber: 3 mm
- Flex: 7/10
Shape:
Symmetrical True Twin:
The same tip and tail width gives these skis a generous and symmetrical sidecut that results in a shorter turn radius and strong sensations between turns. The same tip height allows you to switch effortlessly from one type of ski to another, to meet all your freestyle needs.
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.
Symmetrical sidecuts:
Thanks to the identical tip and tail width, these skis have generous and symmetrical sidecuts, which allows a shorter turn radius and dynamic transitions between turns.
Carbon Stomp Pad:
The carbon reinforcement under the foot adds strength to the skis, where it matters most. In addition to protecting the wooden core from rail impacts, this carbon reinforcement adds stability and shock absorption under your boots, allowing you and your skis to land smoothly.
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.
XL 2.2 mm edges:
The extra thickness of the edges gives these skis better shock absorption than skis with traditional edges. They will therefore have a longer lifespan than most other park skis.
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 flake off in the event of impact.
The Candide 1.0 (or CT 1.0) is one of our favorite ones from the freestyle range. It is a serious ski dedicated to freestyle, lively in its transitions. Very manageable and precise when needed, the CT 1.0 is very efficient on the piste and on hard snow. As soon as you enter the park, you'll be able to feel the mastery behind it! Its light weight makes throwing tricks easy and smooth. It also has a very large pop, thanks to a rather rigid and dynamic flex. In the air, it is very well balanced, logical since its shape is True Twin (100% symmetrical), and is stable on landing.
A ski for experienced skiers who like spending time in the snowpark as well as the whole resort.
The Pros: Big pop, Dynamism, Performance, Vivacity
The Cons: Pop difficult to trigger for a beginner, otherwise it's perfect!
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