The Faction Agent 3 is the mid-fat freeride/touring ski that actually pulls off both sides of the equation. At 106 mm underfoot, it blends a lightweight Karuba core with a full carbon weave, making it nimble on the skintrack but confident when gravity takes over. On snow, the Agent 3 feels quick and playful in tight terrain yet smooth and stable when you open it up. It’s supportive without being punishing, with solid edge grip and a damp ride that holds its line through variable snow. Think versatile workhorse—something you can trust in chopped-up bowls, chalky ridges, or on firm resort laps. The tail is flat and skin-notch ready, so kick turns don’t turn into yoga practice, and the ski exits turns with a clean, controlled feel. Stability is stronger than most touring skis, so you don’t have to back off when the pace ramps up. Weight comes in at around 1,750 g per ski in the 183 cm length, striking that sweet spot between too-light noodles and heavy resort tanks. This is a ski for intermediate to expert riders who want one tool to do it all—pow hunting, long hut trips, and 50/50 setups. It’s lively and maneuverable when you need it, but calm and composed at speed. Mount it with a hybrid binding, and you’ve got a setup that’s ready to chase winter across the backcountry and beyond.
