Dictator 3.0 X Purple 2022
Product not eligible for returnThe Dictator 3.0 X is an freeride all-mountain ski for Women from Faction.
The Dictator range from Faction features highly-performant, nearly flat-tailed skis for all-mountain/freeride use depending on the version. It loves to hurtle down steep couloirs at full speed, cross trampled snow without missing a beat, or float in powder snow.
Thanks to the use of two Titanalplates, Dictator skis are ultra-stable at high speeds and will absorb the vibrations caused by complicated snow conditions. With a poplarwood core, the Dictators opt for a lightness / dynamism compromise that is out of the ordinary. When used on its own, poplar provides pop, which gives a good edge grip on the track.
New this season in the women's models, the Dictator 3.0 X is the modern freeride ski in the range. With its 106 mm waist, it offers performance in freeride, but ensures smooth transitions through the piste. The Dictator 2.0 is both a carving machine and a high-performance ski when it comes to crossing choppy snow or starting off on a steep slope.
Resolutely freeride in design, the Dictator 3.0 X has a long 350 mm rocker at the tip and a 210 mm rocker at the tail to get better snow clearance and more manoeuvrability on the piste to go from one edge to the other in the blink of an eye. The sandwich construction gives straight edges along the majority of the ski, which provides the best grip and a lively behaviour in all situations. The Dictator tears up all snow, whether hard, fresh and choppy, all with excellent finesse!
The Dictator 3.0 X is dedicated to advanced to expert female skiers, with a clear preference for off-piste!
Weight: 3560 g per pair in size 164 cm
Turn radius: - 16 m for size 164 cm
Rocker:
Tip: 350 mm
Tail: 210 mm
- 4 mm regular camber
- Flex: 8/10
Shape :
Freeride Flat Tail:
This type of traditional flat tail is designed to offer maximum speed, edge control and control when turning. The light rocker adds a touch of modernity, and this shape will allow you to slash your turns even more easily and will avoid any snagging in fresh snow.
Construction :
Poplar lightweight 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.
- 3 Radius Sidecut :
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 suited to a wide range of curve angles and lengths.
Titanal Double Layer:
Titanal is one of the strongest materials in the industry. Its isotropic characteristics (it has the same mechanical properties in all directions) makes the ski ultra-comfortable on the edge, able to tear through moguls and remain stable even in variable snow: perfect for creating agressive freeride skis.
Surf Zones:
SurfZone 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.
XL 2.5 mm Edges:
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 imact.
Tip and tail cap:
On our skis equipped with the tip and tail cap construction, we place ultra-solid sidewalls at the central part of the ski but wrap the topsheet around the edge of the ski to the tip and tail edges. This protects the ski from impacts and thus improves its durability, while reducing the total weight of the ski. Perfect for freestyle and ski touring.
The Dictator 3.0 is not for everyone. Rigid and with a virtually flat heel, it is ideal for demanding female skiers. But if you manage to tame it and you have the thighs, it will return the favour.
We found that for a resolutely freeride performance ski (106mm waist), it behaves marvellously on the piste and even if it is not a slalom ski, it is still very appreciable for its on-piste performance. We didn't have the chance to test them in fresh snow conditions but considering the sidelines and the shape, there is no doubt that it will be able to express itself. In more difficult snow, it excels, the two titanium plates absorb vibrations without flinching and you feel confident even at Mach 10. Great success at Faction!
Advantages: stability, power, double-radius
Disadvantages: don't wait for a playful ski, here it's solid, looking for big performances
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