1. Ski
Dictator 4.0 Yellow 2021
The Dictator 4.0 is an big mountain freeride mountain ski for men 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.
The Dictator 4.0 is the widest ski of the range: with its 116 mm waist, it offers optimal lift for the big mountain skis- and uncompromised freeriding! This new version is made to engage in 50° slopes littered with rocks and launch into the powder. It is a machine to speed up the pace whether going straight or in large curves.
Resolutely freeride in the design, the Dictator 4.0 has a long 430 mm rocker at the tip and a 260 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. In summary Dictator skis are real bulldozers, but they do their job with finesse and lightness!
With its very rigid flex, the Dictator 4.0 is dedicated to expert skiers, who know very little about the slopes of the resorts!
Weight: 4200 g per pair in size 185 cm
Turn radius : - 23 m for 185 cm
Rockers :
Tip: 430 mm
Tail: 260 mm
- 2 mm regular camber
- Flex: 9/10
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.
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.
TheDictator 4.0is not a ski for everyone! Rigid and with an almost flat heel, it will be very demanding. But if you manage to tame it and you have the thighs, it will return the favour.
When you see the rocky bars, you think that theDictator 4.0is on top of the world!
The double dose of titanal is well present, the Dictator 4.0 is very rigid and does not flinch in any condition, it is a real tank. Beware small skiers and the less physical skiers, you might get a little pain in your legs.
Great success at Faction!
Advantages: double radius, stability and extraordinary power, ability to float (what a feat!)
Disadvantages: not very playful (but that's not its role) and a bit exclusive because of the level required and its domain.
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