22|23 Ski Test Awards
OUR MOST AWARDED COLLECTION EVER
It’s official: our 22|23 lineup is our most decorated collection to date, winning a whopping 43 awards in the annual media ski tests. We’re especially pleased to see the new Dancer, Mana, and La Machine series take top awards in their respective categories, with the Dancer 3 and Mana 2 receiving the most awards overall. Read on for the full scoop of awards and the standout skis as picked by the experts.
Navigate to each ski series using the links below.
DANCER SERIES
DANCER 1X
DANCER 2
"A strong, energetic, precise all-mountain ski. A ski with a rare blend of agility and support. It really rewards an aggressive-yet-dynamic style. Very impressive in terms of turn initiation and edge hold." Blister Gear Review
DANCER 2X
"The Dancer 2X has proven to be a compelling option in the directional all-mountain category for fairly experienced to expert skiers who like strong, stable skis but who have found the heavier, more traditional options lacking in maneuverability, energy, and agility." Blister Gear Review
DANCER 3
"Really shines under the feet of dynamic skiers who can leverage its strong flex pattern and low swing weight to attack the fall line while also seeking out drops and gaps." Blister Gear Review
DANCER 3X
"Like a dancer, this ski is strong and able to charge through the roughest conditions, but nimble and controlled when gracefully maneuvering through technical terrain." Forecast Magazine
PRODIGY SERIES
PRODIGY 1
PRODIGY 1X, 2, 2X
PRODIGY 3
"One of the more playful skis at the test. Really poppy, very enjoyable to ski. Stiff underfoot, softer tips and tails, super playful in the pow. Lots of butters to be had. Carves well on groomers. Impressed by how well it holds an edge." Newschoolers
AGENT SERIES
AGENT 1
AGENT 2
AGENT 2X
AGENT 3
"The Agent 3 will partner best with directional skiers who want to apply their aggressive resort skiing to a backcountry setting." Blister Gear Review
AGENT 3X
MANA SERIES
MANA 2
"The Faction Mana 2 quickly became a tester favorite due in large part to its incredible stability compared to its featherweight feel." Freeskier Magazine
MANA 2X
MANA 3
"I had to double-check that it was actually 112mm because it skied with the ease of something much narrower. The support and technical demands of a directional ski are there, but accompanied by the light, playful and poppy characters that you would expect from a freestyle-focused ski." Forecast Magazine
MANA 3X
"Bold enough to walk the line between all-mountain and backcountry, the Faction Mana 3X floats, pops, slashes and carves literally all over the mountain… It’s an intuitive ski that is equally playful and aggressive" Freeskier Magazine
LA MACHINE SERIES
LA MACHINE 2 MINI
LA MACHINE 3 MEGA
"The Mega is impressively light for its size, but like its wider sibling [The Max 5], it's also impressively predictable in otherwise unpredictable backcountry conditions." Blister Gear Review
LA MACHINE 5 MAX
