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Faction Prodigy 3

5 available lengths: 164, 172, 178, 184, 190 cm
$779 MSRP
Faction Prodigy 3 — topsheet
The read

The Prodigy 3 is a wide, powder-capable all-mountain ski rated for intermediate through expert skiers who want a single ski for groomed runs, soft snow, and occasional park play. Its wood core without metal and rocker-camber-rocker profile with a directional twin shape lean toward playful pivoting and smearing rather than locked-in carving, though its weight sits heavier than most all-mountain skis in the catalog. The long-radius, elliptical sidecut favors sweeping arcs and stability at speed, suiting skiers who want float and versatility over quick, snappy edge-to-edge transitions.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 106 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,750–2,200 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 15.0–22.0 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 27 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Prodigy 3's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 19.0-meter radius draws medium-to-long turns and holds a line through them; a moderate taper keeps entry manageable without giving up much grip mid-arc.

Stability & dampness

Built without metal on a wood core, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,970 g it stays light and maneuverable.

Float & width

At 106 mm it's a wide, soft-snow ski built to float and plane more than to carve hardpack. Rocker at tip and tail lets it smear and release easily, while the camber underfoot keeps an edge.
Metal
None
Core
Wood core
Rocker
Rocker camber rocker
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Not published
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 164 cm172 cm178 cm184 cm190 cm
Tip (mm) 133.0133.0133.0133.0133.0
Waist (mm) 106.0106.0106.0106.0106.0
Tail (mm) 125.0125.0125.0125.0125.0
Radius (m) 15.017.019.020.022.0
Weight (g) 1,7501,9101,9702,1002,200

Common questions

How much does the Prodigy 3 weigh?

Per ski, the Prodigy 3 weighs 1,750–2,200 g across its lengths (1,750 g at 164 cm, 1,910 g at 172 cm, 1,970 g at 178 cm, 2,100 g at 184 cm, 2,200 g at 190 cm).

What is the Prodigy 3's turn radius?

The Prodigy 3 has a 15.0–22.0 m turn radius.

Similar all-mountain skis

Other all-mountain skis near this waist. Open a ski, or compare it head-to-head.