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The Faction Mana 3X is an Intermediate to Expert ski that wants to conquer the whole mountain. This is a lightweight, freeride ski that, with 112mm underfoot, floats effortlessly. This ski should be taken into the bumps, bowls, trees, and JaPOW! You’ll find it pivots quickly and easily in the trees and can even get up on edge on the groomers despite the waist width. The Mana 3X is fully rockered, and while there isn’t a ton of camber underfoot, it’s definitely noticeable. The only terrain I wouldn’t take this ski into is the park to hit rails. If you want to hit big air jumps in the park or side hits all over the mountain, then this is the ski to really make the whole mountain your playground.
My favorite day on these skis was in March of 2023 at Snowbird in Utah. It had absolutely dumped the night before, and we found untouched powder along Cirque Traverse in Middle Cirque. I think I skied the best run of my entire life, and the Mana 3Xs kept me floating on top of the powder the whole way down. My smile was plastered to my face the rest of the day just thinking of that run.
Ideal for
- Powder Days
- Playfulness
- Versatility
Not ideal for
- Icy days
- Stiff
The Faction Mana 3X Skis for women in the year 2023 are the perfect choice for those who want a playful and surfy ride around the hill. These freestyle-inspired skis are designed to be a quiver-killer, with a lightweight Poplar Core construction that is sustainably harvested. The generous rocker and hint of camber make these skis nimble and catch-free, while still providing excellent edge hold and stability at high speeds. Made with the finest Austrian construction techniques, these skis are powered by renewable energy.
Key Features:
- Freestyle-inspired design for playful, surfy rides around the hill.
- Lightweight Poplar Core construction that is sustainably harvested.
- Generous rocker and hint of camber provide nimble, catch-free confidence.
- Excellent edge hold and stability at high speeds.
- Finest Austrian construction techniques are used to create durable skis powered by renewable energy.
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Allie Staffen owns this product
The Faction Mana 3X is an Intermediate to Expert ski that wants to conquer the whole mountain. This is a lightweight, freeride ski that, with 112mm underfoot, floats effortlessly. This ski should be taken into the bumps, bowls, trees, and JaPOW! You’ll find it pivots quickly and easily in the trees and can even get up on edge on the... Read more
Ideal for
- Powder Days
- Playfulness
- Versatility
Not ideal for
- Icy days
- Stiff
Reviewed by:
Allie Staffen
Ski Expert4.0/5
Leo Cocchiara tested this product
The Faction Mana 3x won a lot of curated expert hearts this season and it's easy to see why. It's first and foremost a powder ski with a 112mm waist width. It's floatation handled repeat knee-deep powder days at Snowbird in Utah as well as you could possibly ask them to. It made the dreamy conditions so easy to handle... Read more
Ideal for
- This ski has excellent floatation in deep powder with it's 112mm waist width
- This ski is surprisingly versatile in spite of it's more powder oriented focus
- This ski is really playful in personality but still has enough backbone underfoot to feel stable
Not ideal for
- This ski is not made for carving
- This is not versatile enough to be considered a one ski quiver
- This ski is going to be too wide for the east coast and midwest
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Leo Cocchiara
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Answered by Leo Cocchiara
5.0 average rating
Why did you choose this product?
The Mana 3x has an impressively well rounded personality for a 112mm underfoot ski. People often fear that going to wide will limit their ability to make quick sharp turns or have enough edge control on steep slopes but the Mana 3x has proven that it's more than a one trick powder pony. It's easy to steer in the moguls and trees, happy to play in the park, and more confident at speed in variable conditions than most skis in the 110+ class. Just ask Curated Expert Sara Beeken who took them down the race course at Copper Mountain. This is a great option for someone who wants a powder ski that can still perform elsewhere.Answered by:
Leo Cocchiara
Ski ExpertWhat do you love about this product?
I love the whole personality of this ski and think it's a great fit for intermediate, advanced or expert skier in the market for powder ski. It handles powder like a dream while having enough performance versatility to make the most of moguls, trees, and jumps along the way.Answered by:
Leo Cocchiara
Ski ExpertWhat is the value for the money versus other options?
The Mana 3x offers impressive stability and versatility for a ski that's more geared towards powder. This is a great option for those who want be able to ski the fresh stuff as well as possible and still comfortably tackle crud, variable conditions, and diverse terrain once the powder is skied out.Answered by:
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/51 customer review
Freaking LOVE these skis
Originally posted at us.factionskis.com on Dec 27, 2022I skied the Dictators last year and I love them, but they didn’t give me enough “float” in powder. The MANA 3X has everything I want in the pow and I can still happily rip groomers or anything else at the resort! 🤘🏼 I love my MANA. 🖤
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