The Prodigy 2.0X has been updated for 18/19 with more (longer!)
sizes, as well as a minor change in shape.
Faction rated their flex as a 6/10, which I would say is accurate.
To start with the basics, they do their best work on piste.
Theyre stable and ski well in wide open, smooth zones where arcing large turns is your friend.
In more mixed conditions, it was a bit of a coin toss.
The playfulness of the Prodigy 2.0x really comes out when the snow gets soft.
They have no issues pushing around variable soft snow, and make an excellent spring ski.
Theyre poppy and extremely fun on side hits and natural features around the mountain.
I actually really enjoyed them for most aspects of jibbing around.
They are poppy, energetic and quick thanks to the tapered shape and rocker profile.
In fact, the skis feel super light overall, which can be both a blessing and a curse.
One major reason for the lighter weight and swingweight is thin edges.
These have the traditional skinny Faction edge, which doesnt hold up that well in my experience.
If the ski was any stiffer it would be an entirely different ski (ie.
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