The La Machine 2 Mini is built for skiers who want to go farther, move faster, and stay light on their feet without sacrificing downhill fun. As the next evolution in Faction’s carbon-loaded touring line, this 99mm-waisted ski blends featherweight construction with a progressive shape designed for creative, off-piste exploration.
Compared to the Agent 2, the La Machine Mini sheds roughly 200g and features a softer overall profile, giving you a smooth, playful ride and keeping your legs energized through long hours on the skin track. Its extended rocker is ideal for skiers who want easy pivoting, surfy turns, and effortless transitions through everything from morning blower to late-day mashed potatoes. If you’re looking to upgrade into a true ultralight touring experience—with more float, more finesse, and more fun—the La Machine 2 Mini is your ticket to the untouched margins of the mountain.
This fully rockered tip-and-tail design is reverse-cambered for maximum float and maneuverability. Extended rocker keeps you centered and balanced in soft snow, reduces edge-catching on variable surfaces, and makes pivoting, slashing, and quick adjustments feel completely natural.
Paulownia delivers ultra-low weight with impressive strength and natural shock absorption. It keeps the ski energetic and responsive while minimizing fatigue on long tours. Similar to Karuba in density and flex but sourced from different growing regions, Paulownia is a top-tier touring core that performs beautifully both uphill and down.
Two full-length carbon sheets sandwich the core, increasing torsional rigidity while keeping the ski remarkably light. This results in better power transmission, stronger edge hold, and a precise yet playful feel, no matter how deep into the backcountry you travel.
Stable and supportive underfoot for edge hold, yet progressively softer in the tips and tails for smooth turn initiation and easy absorption of crust, crud, or choppy snow. Perfect for intuitive control on long descents and for skiers progressing their touring and freeride skills.
A long radius underfoot allows for fluid pivoting and quick direction changes, while shorter radii in the tip and tail make turn entry smooth and predictable. This sidecut adapts to your chosen turn shape—tight and agile or long and flowy—enhancing confidence in all terrain.
Faction donates 1% of all sales from the Agent, La Machine, and Dancer Series to environmental nonprofits dedicated to climate and ecosystem protection.
Base, sidewall, and topsheet scraps are reclaimed and reintegrated into new materials, reducing waste and maintaining top-tier quality and durability.
Featuring 35% plant-derived resin, this construction reduces environmental impact without compromising strength, bonding, or longevity. High-performance materials—cleaner footprint.
Robust protective strips run along the ski, shielding the core, edges, and topsheet from impacts while boosting stability and torsional strength. Built to last season after season.
A reinforced micro-cap protects the tips and tails—areas prone to chipping from kick turns, transitions, and general touring wear. Your skis stay looking fresh and performing flawlessly.
