Faction Candide 5.0 vs Faction Prime 3.0

How they compare

the Faction Candide 5.0 leans more freeride/powder, while the Faction Prime 3.0 leans more all mountain. The Faction Candide 5.0 uses a twin tip shape while the Faction Prime 3.0 is flat. The Faction Candide 5.0 has a flat_rocker profile (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel), while the Faction Prime 3.0 uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile).