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Faction Dancer 1

5 available lengths: 154, 162, 170, 178, 186 cm
$789 MSRP
Faction Dancer 1 — topsheet
The read

The Dancer 1 targets all-mountain and on-piste skiers from intermediate through expert levels, excelling on groomed snow with some capacity for variable conditions. Its 86 mm waist sits narrower than most all-mountain skis in the catalog, and its medium-radius sidecut leans slightly longer than the cohort for stable, sweeping arcs. Two razor-thin titanal sheets over a poplar core deliver damping and control while keeping weight notably light for the category, rewarding skiers who want speed and edge grip without a heavy, demanding platform.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 86 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,450–1,840 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 13.0–20.0 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 34 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Dancer 1's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 16.0-meter radius sits in the all-purpose range — turn shapes that shorten up or open out without committing to either; a moderate tip taper keeps turn entry easy while the shovel still engages.

Stability & dampness

A full titanal layup gives it a damp, planted build that holds a line through rough snow and rewards a forward, driving stance. At 1,650 g the damping comes without a heavy overall weight.

Float & width

At 86 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. Tip rocker eases turn entry and float; a cambered tail holds the edge through the turn.
Metal
Titanal
Core
Poplar wood core
Rocker
Rocker camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 154 cm162 cm170 cm178 cm186 cm
Tip (mm) 120.0120.0120.0120.0120.0
Waist (mm) 86.086.086.086.086.0
Tail (mm) 110.0110.0110.0110.0110.0
Radius (m) 13.014.016.018.020.0
Weight (g) 1,4501,5501,6501,7201,840

Common questions

How much does the Dancer 1 weigh?

Per ski, the Dancer 1 weighs 1,450–1,840 g across its lengths (1,450 g at 154 cm, 1,550 g at 162 cm, 1,650 g at 170 cm, 1,720 g at 178 cm, 1,840 g at 186 cm).

What is the Dancer 1's turn radius?

The Dancer 1 has a 13.0–20.0 m turn radius.

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