Faction Candide 3.0 vs Faction Prime 4.0
Skis comparison — 2020-2021 season
Compare two models
How they compare
Both target freeride terrain, while the Faction Candide 3.0 leans more all mountain, while the Faction Prime 4.0 leans more powder. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile.
Ratings
Piste
Faction Candide 3.0
7
Faction Prime 4.0
3
Powder
Faction Candide 3.0
5
Faction Prime 4.0
9
Freestyle
Faction Candide 3.0
6
Faction Prime 4.0
3
Freeride
Faction Candide 3.0
5
Faction Prime 4.0
6
Stiffness
Faction Candide 3.0N/A
Faction Prime 4.0N/A
Versatility
Faction Candide 3.0
8
Faction Prime 4.0
5
Faction Candide 3.0
Faction Prime 4.0
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
184 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
185 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile