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Faction Alpine Ski Candide 5.0 Overview

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Ski Faction Candide 5.0

Faction Alpine Ski Candide 5.0 Overview
Faction Alpine Ski Candide 5.0 Side

Faction Alpine Ski Candide 5.0 Overview
Faction Alpine Ski Candide 5.0 Side
Brand Faction

Ski Faction Candide 5.0

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Rating: 5 out of 5 1 reviews on this product
  • Men
  • Winter 2021
  • Advanced - Expert
  • Backcountry
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Description

 

Here is the new Candide 5.0 from Faction, improved in construction while keeping the same program dedicated to big conditions and keeping a very contained freestyle DNA. The widest ski in the Candide range and in the Faction catalogue, it benefits from a high-end construction that makes it both robust and lightweight. It features a poplar and paulownia core, reinforced with a titanium plate at the binding to prevent tearing.  

What is the program of the ski?   

With a 122 mm waist width and a flat camber, there's no doubt about the Candide 5.0's area of predilection: they are 100% powder skis. It offers an extraordinary flotation, which no amount of snow will be able to put in difficulty. In addition, it is equipped with a double rocker that allows faster pivoting while making it easier to get off the snow. With a light yet powerful and robust construction, the Candide 5.0 remains stable when gaining speed thanks to its firm spatulas. Candide Thovex's nearly symmetrical shape, well centered inserts and double spatula provides maximum ease of switching, allowing you to easily catch a 540° flat spin in 2 meters of powder. Finally, the relatively light weight for a ski of this volume (only 2,050 grams the pair in size 183), allows you to use it for freerando and to reach powder sports far from the ski lifts.  

Who is the Faction Candide 5.0 ski for? 

We recommend this ski to experienced or expert skiers, freestyle enthusiasts and mountain connoisseurs who are looking for a ski that allows them to enjoy 200% of the best snow days.  

What are the main qualities of the Faction Candide 5.0 ski?  

Unlimited flotation  

Stability  

Power-to-weight ratio  

Baptiste

Ski expert

"From groomers to powder, i'll help you find the gear you need. The only thing that's left for you is, have fun on the slopes! Call me on 020 3129 3301."

Detailed specifications

Ski category

Backcountry

Level

Advanced - Expert

Advandced Program

  • Ease of use

  • Freestyle

  • Powder

  • Piste

Size

175 cm

Skis weight (flat)

4.1 kg

Radius

25 m

  • 152
  • 122
  • 140

Camber

Flat camber + tip & tail rocker

Flat camber + tip & tail rocker

Technical data Ski Candide 5.0

  • Shape

    Bidirectional (twin tip)

  • Structure - Construction

    Full Strength Sidewall
    Anti-Chip Micro-Cap
    Titanal Binding Plate
    CT Signature Flex
    CT signature stance
    CT Signature Shape
    Lightweight Paulownia / Poplar Core

  • Reference nr

    H21FACTSKI012

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On glisshop.co.uk, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of products we sell. How can you find the right skis, which ones can suit your level, your style or your budget?

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1. The advanced search engine: You'll find it everywhere on our website, as a sidebar on our listing pages. It allows you to select conditions and refine your selection: brand, level, style, etc. When you select them, only the relevant products will show. 

2. You can contact us on the 020 3129 3301: skis feature fine technologies and affect your safety. It is important to make sure that the skis you've selected will suit you. Call our landline and get in touch with our team for any questions regarding these products. 

During the process or your order, we'll ask you to complete a form about the mounting of your bindings. With these details, we will be able to mount the bindings with the correct settings. The release value of the bindings is set by a professional skiman, and according to the norm AFNOR FD S 52-748.

If you don't have your own ski boots when you order, the bindings will be pre-mounted. The final settings can be done :

- by a shop if you are renting your ski boots

- by our skiman : you can call us for any technical questions. Our skiman will do the final settings for you. Telephone : 020 3129 3301

All skis you purchase on our website are factory-waxed and tuned. This means they are ready to hit the slopes. However, gear tends to wear and in order to keep it in its best shape, you need to maintain base and edges on a regular basis.

Maintaining your skis is essential for a smooth glide and a solit grip. Frequency of maintenance may vary depending on how often you use your skis, or on how damaged they are. We recommend you to wax them every 10 riding days and at the end of the season. Edges need to be tuned up to 2 times per season if you want to keep a good edge control. However, don't overdo it. Tuning is basically scraping off material. If you do it too often, the edges will vanish after some time.

When your base is damaged and shows shallow scratches or rock gouge, it is possible to repair it.

You can get these repairs done by professional ski shop, or if the gouge is only superficial you may repair it yourself. To do so, you will need special tools and materials such as wax, Ptex for repairing bases, edge sharpeners, etc. You can find them on our website.

All products benefit from a manufacturer guarantee, as long as the damage is caused by a manufacturing defect (may it be hidden or obvious).

Usually, the manufacturer guarantee lasts two years.

Only the manufacturer is able to decide if there has been a 'manufacturing defect' or a 'misuse'. Glisshop is only an intermediary between you and the manufacturer.

The manufacturer's guarantee will not apply if the problem comes from a misuse.

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