Faction Agent 3 vs Faction Prodigy 1
Skis comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
Both target freeride terrain, while the Faction Prodigy 1 leans more powder. The Faction Agent 3 uses a flat shape while the Faction Prodigy 1 is twin tip. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. At $499 vs $849 MSRP, the Faction Prodigy 1 is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Faction Agent 3
5
Faction Prodigy 1
3
Powder
Faction Agent 3
7
Faction Prodigy 1
9
Freestyle
Faction Agent 3
2
Faction Prodigy 1
3
Freeride
Faction Agent 3
9
Faction Prodigy 1
6
Stiffness
Faction Agent 3N/A
Faction Prodigy 1N/A
Versatility
Faction Agent 3
5
Faction Prodigy 1
5
Faction Agent 3
Faction Prodigy 1
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride
TerrainFreeride, Powder
Shapeflat
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$849
MSRP$499
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
178 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
171 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Faction Prodigy 1
Narrower Prodigy twin. Used Prodigy 1s and Prodigy 1 Capsule listings are the same line with messy naming — still confirm you are not buying a Prodigy 2 or 3. Check edges from park use; a capsule label is not automatically worth more.