La Machine 2 is Faction's ultra-lightweight carbon touring ski, built for extended and multi-day tours. It measures 124/99/116 mm with a paulownia wood core, fiberglass layers and two full-length carbon sheets for response and torsional rigidity, plus full-strength sidewalls, 2 mm edges and a micro-cap anti-shine topsheet. The 177 has a 19 m radius and weighs 1390 g per ski.
The trade-off of an ultralight carbon ski is less mass to plow through rough snow. It is easy to carry uphill all day, and skiers who mostly ride the resort will want a heavier, damper ski.
It is for playful touring skiers who ski every condition, from dry morning snow to afternoon slush. The extended tip and tail rocker with low camber was engineered for off-piste skiing, and it is lighter and softer than the Agent 2.
Made in Austria with a partial twin tip and Mustache Flex. Come talk to us about length and a touring binding and skin setup to match.
We love the La Machine 2 for long days in the backcountry when every gram on the skin track counts.
This guide is for alpine (downhill) skis. Ski length depends on your height, your ability, and how you like to ski. Use this chart as a starting point, then talk to us about the ski itself: rocker, width, and turn shape all change how long a ski feels.
| Height | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" / 147 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 145–155 |
| 5'0" / 152 | 125–135 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 150–160 |
| 5'2" / 157 | 130–140 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 155–165 |
| 5'4" / 163 | 135–145 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 160–170 |
| 5'6" / 168 | 140–150 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 165–175 |
| 5'8" / 173 | 145–155 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 170–180 |
| 5'10" / 178 | 150–160 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 175–185 |
| 6'0" / 183 | 155–165 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 180–190 |
| 6'2" / 188 | 160–170 | 170–180 | 180–190 | 185–192 |
| 6'4" / 193 | 165–175 | 175–185 | 185–192 | 190–192 |
Not sure? Call us at (802) 253-4531 or stop in. Want to try before you buy? Demo a ski and we deduct the rental from the purchase.
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