Review: Faction Prodigy 2 Skis · 2024

Published on 08/01/2023 · 3 min readCurated Ski Expert Jake Renner shares his experience with using the 2024 Faction Prodigy 2 Skis. Note that experts are not sponsored by any brands; these are their honest opinions.

By Ski Expert Jake Renner

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The Curated Take

4.1/5

The Faction Prodigy 2.0 is ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers who value freestyle and all-mountain versatility. Its 98mm waist, full tip and tail rocker, and twin-tip design ensure easy maneuvering, carving, and moderate powder performance. With a poplar and beech wood core construction, it offers both lightweight agility and stability at high speeds. This, along with a 2.5mm edge, adds to its durability. However, for deep powder (>9-12"), a wider ski like the Prodigy 3.0 is recommended.

Ideal for

98mm underfoot provides a versatile ride and perfect daily driver for venturing all over the mountain
Fully rockered tip and tail provides a playful ride to jump, carve, slash and slide
Camber underfoot provides pop for jumps

Not ideal for

98mm underfoot doesn't provide enough float for skiing in fresh snow deeper than 10"
Edging is not continually wrapped in nose/tail

Flotation

In terms of performance, the Prodigy 2.0 skis excel in terrain parks with their twin-tip design, switch skiing capabilities, and freestyle-oriented medium flex. They also offer solid performance across various...Read more

Carving

The Prodigy 2.0 has a waist width of around 98mm, making it well-suited for all-mountain skiing. This width provides excellent edge-to-edge control on groomed runs, while still offering enough floatation...Read more

High Speed Stability

One of the key features of the Prodigy 2.0 is its construction. With a poplar and beech wood core, these skis strike a balance between lightweight maneuverability and solid stability....Read more

Playfulness

Intermediate to advanced skiers who prioritize playfulness, maneuverability, and freestyle capabilities will find the Prodigy 2.0 to be a reliable and fun companion on the slopes. Full tip and tail...Read more

Durability

2 Year manufacturer's warranty covers most defects during construction which is partially why I vote this ski above average. Wider edges on this ski at 2.5mm offers a bit more...Read more

Turn Ease

Relative to other skis that have a similar underfoot width of 98mm, the Prodigy 2.0 feels stable and responsive at speed. Medium length turn radius with a light swing weight...Read more

Versatility

Expert Reviews of the Faction Prodigy 2 Skis

Jake Renner The Faction Prodigy 2.0 skis are a popular choice among freestyle and all-mountain skiers looking for a versatile and playful ride. These skis excel in terrain parks, but they also offer impressive performance across a variety of conditions on the mountain. One of the key features of the Prodigy 2.0 is its construction. With a poplar and beech wood core, these skis strike a balance between lightweight maneuverability and solid stability. This combination allows for quick and responsive turns while maintaining a solid feel at higher speeds. The Prodigy 2.0 has a waist width of around 98mm, making it well-suited for all-mountain skiing. This width provides excellent edge-to-edge control on groomed runs, while still offering enough floatation for lighter powder days. The ski's camber underfoot ensures reliable edge grip and precise carving on hardpack, while the slight rocker in the tip and tail enhances maneuverability and float in soft snow. The ski's twin-tip design allows for easy switch skiing and effortless maneuvering in the park. Medium flex rating provides a good balance of stability and playfulness, making it suitable for jumps, rails, and butters. Overall, the Faction Prodigy 2.0 skis are a fantastic choice for skiers who enjoy a mix of freestyle and all-mountain skiing. Whether you're hitting the terrain park or exploring the mountain, these skis offer a versatile and enjoyable ride. Intermediate to advanced skiers who prioritize playfulness, maneuverability, and freestyle capabilities will find the Prodigy 2.0 to be a reliable and fun companion on the slopes.

Review Ratings

Flotation

3/5

Jake Renner gave 3 of 5 stars. In terms of performance, the Prodigy 2.0 skis excel in terrain parks with their twin-tip design, switch skiing capabilities, and freestyle-oriented medium flex. They also offer solid performance across various conditions on the mountain, thanks to their waist width and camber/rocker profile, allowing for effective edge control and floatation in both groomed runs and moderate powder. I would recommend the Prodigy 3.0's or a slightly wider ski if you plan on getting into fresh snow deeper than 9-12" or so.

Carving

4/5

Jake Renner gave 4 of 5 stars. The Prodigy 2.0 has a waist width of around 98mm, making it well-suited for all-mountain skiing. This width provides excellent edge-to-edge control on groomed runs, while still offering enough floatation for moderate powder days. The ski's camber underfoot ensures reliable edge grip and precise carving on hardpack, while the slight rocker in the tip and tail enhances maneuverability and float in soft snow.

High Speed Stability

5/5

Jake Renner gave 5 of 5 stars. One of the key features of the Prodigy 2.0 is its construction. With a poplar and beech wood core, these skis strike a balance between lightweight maneuverability and solid stability. This combination allows for quick and responsive turns while maintaining a solid feel at higher speeds. Relatively firm flex rating and a bit of camber underfoot provides energy when transitioning from edge to edge.

Playfulness

4/5

Jake Renner gave 4 of 5 stars. Intermediate to advanced skiers who prioritize playfulness, maneuverability, and freestyle capabilities will find the Prodigy 2.0 to be a reliable and fun companion on the slopes. Full tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot provides pop and forgiveness for jumping while the center mounted line @ "newschool" offers a nimble ride that's easy to pivot and spin on.

Durability

4/5

Jake Renner gave 4 of 5 stars. 2 Year manufacturer's warranty covers most defects during construction which is partially why I vote this ski above average. Wider edges on this ski at 2.5mm offers a bit more durability than previous models. Continually wrapped edging in the nose and tail would offer a tad more durability, in my opinion, as this is where many twin tipped skis tend to come apart (in the edges/sidewall).

Turn Ease

4/5

Jake Renner gave 4 of 5 stars. Relative to other skis that have a similar underfoot width of 98mm, the Prodigy 2.0 feels stable and responsive at speed. Medium length turn radius with a light swing weight allows this ski to excel in all mountain terrain and variable snow conditions. Easy to pivot on when in the bumps or off-piste while still feeling somewhat quick and easy to get up on edge while on hardpacked snow. Edge hold and turn initiation would be slightly above average thanks to the full tip/tail rocker.

Versatility

5/5

Jake Renner gave 5 of 5 stars. The Prodigy 2.0 has a waist width of around 98mm, making it well-suited for all-mountain skiing. This width provides excellent edge-to-edge control on groomed runs, while still offering enough floatation for moderate powder days. The ski's camber underfoot ensures reliable edge grip and precise carving on hardpack, while the slight rocker in the tip and tail enhances maneuverability and float in soft snow. When it comes to freestyle performance, the Prodigy 2.0 truly shines. The ski's twin-tip design allows for easy switch skiing and effortless maneuvering in the park. The ski's medium flex provides a good balance of stability and playfulness, making it suitable for jumps, rails, and butters. Fantastic choice for skiers who enjoy a mix of freestyle and all-mountain skiing. Whether you're hitting the terrain park or exploring the mountain, these skis offer a versatile and enjoyable ride.

FAQs

What was your favorite moment with this gear?

Jake Renner Definitely getting to ski park and a bit of powder at Aspen Snowmass with my buddy, Curated Expert Hayden Wright. These skis really shined in the versatility category, easy to spin with, forgiving to jump with, and stable at higher speeds. Plus, 98mm underfoot gave em a bit more float for the tracked out powder and light ungroomed/off-piste terrain we had that day.

Why did you choose this product?

Jake Renner When it comes to freestyle performance, the Prodigy 2.0 truly shines. The ski's twin-tip design allows for easy switch skiing and effortless maneuvering in the park. The ski's medium flex provides a good balance of stability and playfulness, making it suitable for jumps, rails, and butters.

What is the value for the money versus other options?

Jake Renner While there may be other skis available at similar or slightly lower price points, the Prodigy 2.0's reputation for versatility, freestyle capabilities, and solid all-mountain performance make them a worthwhile investment for skiers seeking that specific combination of features. All in all, I would say the Prodigy 2.0 is worth the money.

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Jake Renner

Ski Expert

I've skied my whole life, starting in New Hampshire at age 3. As a teenager I started to compete in rail jams, slopestyle, and big air events and continued as a young adult. I attended Season 3 Salomon Jib Academy at Loon Mountain(2009), USASA Slopestyle, and Skiercross National competitions two years in a row representing Team NY (2011) and Team MA (2010). Nationals was the first time I had been able to ski in Colorado- I have returned several years later to Colorado, this time, I'm here as a coach. It is now my 6th year coaching freestyle skiing, I have found my way to Aspen, CO. Along the way, I've also coached freestyle skiing in the Berkshires, MA and at Carinthia, Mount Snow, VT. Many athletes through our program go on to compete in the X-Games and Winter Olympics. It's a great honor to be able to share my passion and skill set with the future of skiing! Coming out of the North East/Ice Coast we don't get as much snow as other places and its drawn me into creative ways of skiing. For example, I've hiked and skied Tuckerman's Ravine on Mount Washington, NH several times in May and April. This is the true back country on the East Coast- gnarly ice falls, avalanches, ripping snow melt rivers, and unpredictable weather at any moment combined with the physical exertion of boot packing! Such a rewarding journey, it puts the phrase, 'earn your turns' into perspective. Although Tuckerman's is a true back country experience, avalanche conditions were almost never on my mind when it came to skiing in the East. On the contrary, my brother and I were constantly building jumps, rails, and other jibs, as well as seshing urban handrails at schools, townhalls, libraries, etc.... our internal dialogue was more like, 'Oh shit, the cops are coming! Get one more rail hit!' I've made it to Colorado and the doors swung wide open! I skied more powder this last season than I've probably skied in 5 years of my life! Now its time to take my bag of tricks from the Terrain Park to Big Mountain! Want to come Shred?

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