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Review: Faction Dancer 2 Skis · 2024

Published on 12/27/2023 · 3 min readCurated Expert, Leo Cocchiara, has tested this product to give you their unbiased, definitive take.
Leo Cocchiara, Ski Expert
By Ski Expert Leo Cocchiara
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The Curated Take

4.0/5

The Faction Dancer 2 Skis are designed for advanced and expert skiers seeking an all-mountain powerhouse. With a 96mm waist width, they offer versatility and stability across various terrains and conditions, easily handling hardpack and 4-8" of fresh powder. These skis excel in high-speed stability and carving, making them ideal for capable drivers who enjoy charging hard. While they lack beginner-friendly characteristics and terrain park suitability, their durability, responsiveness, and versatility make them a top choice for expert skiers looking for a reliable one-ski quiver.

Ideal for
  • Designed to charge hard and offer a lot of stability at ski
  • For advanced and expert skiers
  • Versatile to a variety of terrains and conditions
Not ideal for
  • Bases aren't the most durable to hazards under the snow
  • Too demanding for beginners and intermediates
  • Not a ski for the terrain park
Turn Ease
Leo Cocchiara, Curated Expert
The Faction Dancer 2 wants to be driven by strong technique and power. The generous tip rocker does help ease the turn engagement, but if skiers keep pressure on the...Read more
High Speed Stability
Leo Cocchiara, Curated Expert
The Faction Dancer 2s can achieve the highest sane speeds one could possibly expect to push them to on the mountain. The metal and camber construction absolutely thrive when a...Read more
Carving
Leo Cocchiara, Curated Expert
The rocker tip coming off the snow allows for easy changes of direction when the ski is flat on the ground, but when I roll it up on edge, I...Read more
Flotation
Leo Cocchiara, Curated Expert
The Dancer's 96 waist width and generous tip rocker handle 6-8" of powder comfortably. If someone's on vacation and expects the conditions to range from crusty hardpack to boot-deep dumper...Read more
Versatility
Leo Cocchiara, Curated Expert
The Dancer is made to take runs from top to bottom, eating its way through chopped-up powder, moguls, trees, ice, and crud all along the way. It sits right in...Read more
Durability
Leo Cocchiara, Curated Expert
I can feel the dual titanal layers and thick poplar core pushing back on as I flex into the camber, which has a satisfying responsiveness. The thick side walls and...Read more
Playfulness
Leo Cocchiara, Curated Expert
When we think of playfulness in skiing, we think of soft, buttery cores and loose handling for swishing and smearing all over the mountain. The Dancer is more like a...Read more

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About the ski gear
  • Model: Faction Dancer 2 Skis · 2024
Test conditions
  • Where I’ve used them: Colorado and Utah
  • How many times I've used it: 10

Expert Reviews of the Faction Dancer 2 Skis

 The Faction Dancer 2 is for skiers who want an all-mountain, hard-charging, crud buster looking for versatility, power, and performance in every aspect. The 96 underfoot waist width opens itself to an equally balanced performance for both hardpack and 4-8" of fresh powder. It's stiff and aggressive, so beginners and intermediates should steer clear of this one. Overall, it's exceptionally high-performing, and my only one slightly negative piece of feedback is that the bases took a few more scratches than I would have expected for the average hard-packed groomer day I took them out on. Therefore, if skiers are prone to trashing the bottom of their skis, they might find themselves spending a bit more time p-texing than they would like, but it's hardly a deal breaker for me.

Product Specs

Age GroupAdult
GenderMen's
Includes bindingsNo
Model year2024
Ski typeAll Mountain, Freeride
Skill levelIntermediate, Advanced, Expert

Review Ratings

Turn Ease

3/5
 gave 3 of 5 stars. The Faction Dancer 2 wants to be driven by strong technique and power. The generous tip rocker does help ease the turn engagement, but if skiers keep pressure on the front of the boots and stay on top of the turn, that responsive camber will take them for a ride.

High Speed Stability

5/5
 gave 5 of 5 stars. The Faction Dancer 2s can achieve the highest sane speeds one could possibly expect to push them to on the mountain. The metal and camber construction absolutely thrive when a capable driver pushes the gas pedal. The only limiting factor is one's ability to hang on for the ride.

Carving

5/5
 gave 5 of 5 stars. The rocker tip coming off the snow allows for easy changes of direction when the ski is flat on the ground, but when I roll it up on edge, I can really feel it engage with a quick and snappy turn radius. I understood exactly why it's called the "Dancer" when I felt that.

Flotation

4/5
 gave 4 of 5 stars. The Dancer's 96 waist width and generous tip rocker handle 6-8" of powder comfortably. If someone's on vacation and expects the conditions to range from crusty hardpack to boot-deep dumper days, the Dancer would be a great ski to pack. It won't have a surfy feel, but it will happily plow through freshies just like it does everything else.

Versatility

5/5
 gave 5 of 5 stars. The Dancer is made to take runs from top to bottom, eating its way through chopped-up powder, moguls, trees, ice, and crud all along the way. It sits right in the sweet spot of what most hard chargers seek in a one-ski quiver.

Durability

4/5
 gave 4 of 5 stars. I can feel the dual titanal layers and thick poplar core pushing back on as I flex into the camber, which has a satisfying responsiveness. The thick side walls and topsheets come together with a clean finish, and peeling has yet to cross my mind as a concern. I deducted one star for getting a few more scratches on the base than what I would expect from relatively tame conditions.

Playfulness

2/5
 gave 2 of 5 stars. When we think of playfulness in skiing, we think of soft, buttery cores and loose handling for swishing and smearing all over the mountain. The Dancer is more like a sharp tango than a swishy waltz. It attacks the terrain with a definitiveness and confidence that keeps me on my toes.

FAQs

What do you love about this product?

I can rely on this ski to confidently charge through any kind of snow condition or terrain feature. It's an all-mountain powerhouse.

What is the value for the money versus other options?

The Faction Dancer 2 stands right up to the class of the Nordica Enforcer, Volkl Mantra, and Blizzard Bonafides. From a brand known and loved for its freestyle offerings, the Dancer brings just as much style to the party and marries it with unbelievable power.

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