Faction La Machine 4 Massive Skis 2025
Model Info
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Product Info
There was plenty of call for a freetouring option a bit wider than the popular Mega, and not so much for the uber-fat Max, so Faction decided the Faction La Machine 4 Massive Skis would fill a worthy niche just between them. With a "massive" footprint but weighing in at only 1730 grams in the 185, this ski will enable you to destroy powder stashes far from the beaten track, and leave you with enough energy to really enjoy it. Full Paulownia core, extensive use of carbon fiber, and tons of tip and tail rocker with only the tiniest bit of camber mean you can have your cake and play with it, too.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Directional Rocker
Flex
Flex Rating – 6 (1 = Soft, 10 = Stiff)
Mustache Flex – This flex works best for most skiers. Enjoy stability in front of and behind the binding area to provide solid edge hold. Then, we transition to smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to easily absorb all the different bumps and snow debris on the mountain. This flex allows for an easier turn initiation and finish.
Sidecut
Elliptical Sidecut – Elliptical Sidecut is made up of a longer radius underfoot and shorter radii in the tip and tail of the ski. The long radius underfoot means you can pivot faster and easier, while a shorter radius in the tip and tail result in easier turn initiation. This sidecut allows for a wide variety of turn lengths, angles and mounting positions.
Shape
Tip Height – 67mm
Tail Height – 34mm
Core
Lightweight Sustainable Paulownia Wood Core
Laminates
Full Carbon Weave – Between 8 and 12 strips of carbon, sandwiching either side of the ski’s woodcore, are laid unidirectionally, providing extra stability to the ski, without adding weight to the build. Each carbon strip is woven into the fiberglass to provide strength and stiffness in the full length of the ski.
Phenol Binding Reinforcement Plate
Sidewalls
Microcap Full Strength Sidewall – Micro-cap construction is a hybrid of a premium, sandwich sidewall construction fused with a lightweight, durable cap construction. With micro-cap, the sandwich construction provides awesome edge hold and torsional stability while the ski’s topsheet wraps around and meets the sidewall, protecting the fragile joint that can be prone to chipping.
Additional Features
Bio-Based Resin
1% For the Planet
Locally Sourced Materials
Recycled Materials
Made in Austria
Binding Compatibility
Drill Bit – 4.1 x 9mm
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Big Mountain, Powder, Alpine Touring
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Terrain
Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Powder These skis are for the deep days. If you like to find powder stashes at your local resort, go on backcountry missions for the freshest of fresh or heli ski trips to BC, powder skis are what you need to stay afloat. Skis in the powder category are wide and most often have some form of rocker or early rise plus a relatively soft flex. Many powder skis today are versatile enough to handle mixed conditions and harder snow. Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- Series: La Machine
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 171 | 179 | 185 | 191 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 131 | 131 | 131 | 131 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1730 |