Faction Idiom vs Faction Ten5
Skis comparison — 2016-2017 season
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How they compare
the Faction Idiom leans more freestyle / park, while the Faction Ten5 leans more all mountain/freeride. 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. The Faction Idiom targets advanced riders while the Faction Ten5 is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Faction Idiom
6
Faction Ten5
7
Powder
Faction Idiom
3
Faction Ten5
5
Freestyle
Faction Idiom
10
Faction Ten5
6
Freeride
Faction Idiom
2
Faction Ten5
5
Stiffness
Faction IdiomN/A
Faction Ten5N/A
Versatility
Faction Idiom
5
Faction Ten5
8
Faction Idiom
Faction Ten5
Core Specs
TerrainFreestyle / Park
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
164 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
182 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile