Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten vs Faction Prodigy 1
Skis comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten leans more freeride, while the Faction Prodigy 1 leans more all mountain/freestyle / park. The Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten 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. The Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten targets advanced riders while the Faction Prodigy 1 is aimed at intermediate riders.
Ratings
Piste
Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten
5
Faction Prodigy 1
7
Powder
Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten
7
Faction Prodigy 1
5
Freestyle
Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten
2
Faction Prodigy 1
6
Freeride
Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten
9
Faction Prodigy 1
5
Stiffness
Faction Agent 3 Sam AnthamattenN/A
Faction Prodigy 1N/A
Versatility
Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten
5
Faction Prodigy 1
8
Faction Agent 3 Sam Anthamatten
Faction Prodigy 1
Core Specs
TerrainFreeride
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
Shapeflat
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelIntermediate
MSRPN/A
MSRP$549
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
178 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
178 — 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.