There is a happy balance between its rockered tip/tail and camber underfoot, allowing for easy turn initiation.

The Studio 2.0 is plenty capable on the hardpack and has some legit groomer performance.

My main takeaway on riding rails on these was just how well they held up without edges cracking.

Roofbox Reviews: Faction Studio 2.0

Im a fan of wider skis on rails, and these definitely fit the bill.

The tips load up really nicely when doing the nosebutters and have good pop.

They are not damp or stiff enough to handle charging through cruddy snow.

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I ride out of Whistler-Blackcomb and make a run at get out on the mountain as much as possible.

I spend most of my time on the forums here, primarily in Gear Talk.

Here are some clips of my brother Dan testing out the Studio 2.0s for a couple laps in Blackpark.

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