I used the same holes he had drilled, which put me at about -1.75cm from center.
Most of the team riders have them mounted at -2cm.
My CAST bindings arrived after skiing on these for about 20 days or so at -1.75cm from center.
I then mounted the CAST at about -2.25 from center.
Shape/flex/construction:
Faction state that the Prodigy 4.0 has a flex of 8 on a scale of 10.
The Prodigy 4.0s core is composed of both poplar and ash.
The Prodigy 4.0 has a stated weight of 2060g per ski in the 186 length.
I was skiing the 181 length and weighed them at 2240g and 2242g per ski.
Tip rocker: 400mm, Camber: 3mm, Tail Rocker: 390mm @ 181cm.
Everything blends together really well, which I am almost sure contributes to its smooth on-snow feel as well.
These skis sport semi-cap sandwich construction.
The Prodigy 4.0 is composed of two radii (coined dual-radius side cut by Faction).
On groomers and firm snow, they held an edge quite well for their size.
They were very quick edge to edge for the size.
That will clearly affect the pivoty, jibby nature of the ski though.
Powder/Soft snow:
This is where the skis really shine in my opinion.
The skis are lightweight and decently wide.
The Prodigy 4.0 is marketed as a powder ski, and it performs well as one.
But I am pretty happy on any ski in the powder.
Just know that these ski very well and are super fun in the powder.
The one time these felt a little unstable to me was in chopped up/tracked out powder.
Maybe thats because they felt pretty light, and were mounted so centered compared to the recommended mount.
It is not a huge problem; you just have to pay attention.
However, they definitely do not charge as hard or as naturally as the ON3P Jeffrey 114.
Park/jibbing: I’m not the best park skier, but I do enjoy skiing park.
The light weight feels nice in the air (and makes the ski a great option for touring).
The stiff flex provides a lot of pop, and the skis feel light in the air.
Park jumps, or any jumps and airs for that matter are super fun on these skis.
Keep in mind that I am only 140 pounds, which is on the lighter side.
The bases of the skis are fast when taken care of, but very thin and soft.
I also think the thicker base would give the skis a bit more damp of a feel.
However, the edges are in almost perfect condition, which is shocking considering how my bases look.
Top sheet chipping in minimal to none, so I am impressed with that as well.
Overall the Faction Prodigy 4.0 is very fun, surfy feeling ski.
Compared to other powder designed skis, the Prodigy 4.0 has much to offer.
The 4.0s feel quite light both in hand and when on your feet.
The durability of the 4.0 lacks compared to those kind of skis as well.
I also noted that mount variability lacks compared to some other skis.
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