By Ava Mitchell
Faction Prodigy 2
Overview and character
The Prodigy 2 is a playful all-mountain ski with a clear park pedigree. Built to handle rails, kickers and technical park laps while still functioning well on groomers, it offers a forgiving tip and tail with enough underfoot camber to maintain pop, edge hold and rebound. The combination of tip & tail rocker with camber underfoot creates a ski that is both easy to pivot and confident on takeoffs and landings. For skiers who split time between park and resort, this model is a balanced, fun option that won’t compromise everyday performance.
On-snow behavior
On snow the Prodigy 2 feels lively but composed. The relatively narrow 98 mm waist helps it initiate turns quickly, making spins, presses and quick directional changes feel natural. The elliptical sidecut gives snappy response in the tip and tail for playful maneuvers while the longer radius underfoot stabilizes higher-speed arcs and landings. The carbon-and-rubber stomp pad underfoot does a good job of damping vibration on impacts, so landings feel less buzzy than on many pure park skis and you retain confidence on bigger features.
Construction and specs explained
Construction uses a lightweight poplar core with carbon reinforcement and a rubber stomp pad for impact absorption and energy return. Full sandwich sidewalls and XL 2.5 mm steel edges increase durability and edge bite — important for frequent park use and mixed resort skiing. A sintered UHMW/P-Tex base provides good glide and wax retention. Key specs: 127/98/119 mm (tip/waist/tail), Rocker/Camber/Rocker with ~3 mm camber underfoot, weights vary by length, and lengths available 159–189 cm. These specs translate into a pivot-friendly tip, agile center, and a slightly narrower tail for stability.
Intended rider and comparisons
Who should consider it? Riders who want a true park-capable ski that won’t let them down on groomers or in chopped-up conditions. It sits alongside other park/all-mountain hybrids like the ARV 96 or similar urban/park-oriented skis, but stands out with its stomp pad and a slightly stiffer, more stable flex. Beginner-to-intermediate park riders will appreciate the forgiving nature, while advanced freestylers will like the pop and landing control. If your focus is pure big-mountain blasting you might prefer a wider, more dedicated freeride shape.
Verdict and next steps
In short, the Prodigy 2 is a versatile, fun ski that balances playful park performance with all-mountain competence. Choose length based on riding style: shorter for quick, technical park work; longer for stability on speed and big landings. Consider bindings and skier weight when selecting a size to ensure proper flex and release values. Quick question before I finish: would you like (a) strict JSON-only output, (b) the manufacturer product-page URLs included, or (c) that I pull specs for a specific model year and note any differences? Tell me A, B or C.
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