Faction La Machine 1 Ex-Demo Freetour Skis + Marker Kingpin 13 Bindings 177cm

Faction La Machine 1 Ex-Demo Freetour Skis + Marker Kingpin 13 Bindings 177cm

Our Ex-Demo Ski Collection, has been purchased directly from Faction Skis UK. The Skis have have been used on a 5 day British Ski Industry Ski Test in the Alps, as well as 3-4 Demo Days at indoor slopes in the UK. 

The Skis and Bindings are generally in great condition, which can be seen in the images. These skis have been used, so will have minor scratches on the top sheet and bindings. We have produced a condition report to give you a better idea of the condition, please see below. 

If you would like any additional images or information, please get in contact with us.

All of the Skis & Bindings have been professionally serviced and are ready to use. We'll even set the bindings up for you Free of Charge, if requested.

CONDITION

The condition of these skis has been assessed by 3 members of staff and rated out of 10 for Topsheet condition, Base Condition, Edge Condition, Binding Condition and Overall Condition. These rating are then averaged and displayed below.

Topsheet Condition: 7/10

Base Condition: 7.5/10

Edge Condition: 7/10

Binding Condition: 7.5/10

Overall Condition: 7.25/10

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Ski Size: 177cm

Ski Ability:

Terrain: Freeride / Touring / All Mountain

Gender: Unisex

Turn Radius: 120/91/111 - 18m

Ski Waist Width: 177cm

Ski Weight: 1290g per ski

Rocker: Tip & Tail Rocker

Binding: Marker Kingpin 13 Demo Bindings 

Faction La Machine 1 Ex-Demo Freetour Skis + Marker Kingpin 13 Bindings 177cm

The La Machine 1 touring ski captures the cult-favorite features of the La Machine Series in a compact, ultra-light package. This carbon-loaded, 91mm-width ski is a backcountry tourer's dream, 200g lighter and softer than our popular Agent skis, allowing swift movement through varied off-piste terrain. With its progressive, ultra-rockered shape, La Machine Micro delivers effortless float, pivoting, and smearing in variable snow conditions. Experience unparalleled ultra-light performance and agility in the backcountry with the La Machine 1.

The La Machine 1 has been teamed up with the light-weight, yet powerful Marker Kingpin 13 Demo bindings. A hybrid binding, designed for downhill skiing and touring. The innovative Kingpin redefines the performance standard for Alpine touring bindings. The Kingpin’s unique toe and heel pieces are the culmination of years of R&D testing. Ease of use and best of all, great power transmission while on the descent mean that you can have a perfect day in the backcountry on the Kingpin. This demo version allows the bindings to be adjusted to any adult sized ski boot with a boot length between 264mm to 365mm. The bindings are compatible with Marker crampons. Please note these bindings are only compatible with ski boots that have a tech inserts in the toe. 

SKI TECH

• Lightweight Paulownia Core: Paulownia is an ultra-lightweight wood core with excellent strength, offering great flex and vibration absorption without bulk. Perfect for touring skis, Paulownia excels both uphill and downhill. Paulownia shares nearly identical properties with Karuba, differing only by their growing regions.
• Full Carbon Weave: Ski light and stable with 8-12 unidirectional carbon strips on either side of the wood core. These are seamlessly woven into the fiberglass, boosting ski stability without adding bulk. Reap the benefits of strength & stiffness throughout the full length of your skis with minimal weight penalty.
• Recycled Materials: We work closely with production partners to eliminate material waste. We mix base, sidewall and topsheet material scraps back into the raw material used for production, reducing carbon emissions and maintaining the same level of quality & durability.
• Locally Sourced Materials: To reduce the impact of our production supply chain, we strive to source materials from European companies that are based close our factories. Reduce distance, reduce emissions, reduce impact.
• 100% Renewable Energy Factory: Our skis are crafted in a state-of-the-art facility powered entirely by renewable electricity and heated with biomass energy. By eliminating oil use, our production process cuts millions of kilograms of CO2 emissions annually. Eco-friendly performance with every run.
• Bio-Based Resin: This ski features an eco-friendly, bio-based resin with 35% plant-derived materials. Enjoy the same strength and durability as petrochemical resins while reducing your environmental impact. Top-tier, sustainable performance.
• Full Strength Sidewall: Experience superior edge hold and stability with the XL Full Strength sidewall. This construction adds protective strips along the core, shielding the woodcore, edges, and topsheet from impact and damage. Enhanced durability and performance with every season, peak and itinerary.
• Elliptical Sidecut: The Elliptical Sidecut features a longer radius underfoot for quicker, easier pivots, and shorter radius in the tip and tail for effortless turn initiation. This innovative sidecut supports a wide range of turn lengths, angles, and mounting positions, enhancing your skiing versatility and control.
• Anti-Chip Micro-Cap: The Anti-chip Micro Cap protects the ski's tips and tails from wear and tear. Where the ski's topsheet wraps around and meets the sidewall, this delicate area is shielded by the Micro Cap. This protects from chipping and additional sidewall damage, each day you set out on the mountain.
• High Resistance Topsheet: We use the highest quality topsheet material available, and we test it rigorously to ensure it stands up to regular abuse. Sourced near our factories in Europe for a friendlier supply chain.
• Mustache Flex: The 'Moustache Flex' pattern is ideal for most skiers. It offers stability in front of and behind the binding for solid edge hold, with a smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to absorb bumps and snow debris. Perfect for progression and easier turn initiation and finish.

BINDING TECH

• Sixpack Power Spring Toe Piece: Six springs over the conventional four for greater energy absorption and contact pressure.
• XXL Power Transmitter Heel: Redesigned from the ground up to provide optimum boot to binding contact for greater power transmission.
• Ultralight Tech: Super lightweight carbon rails and hot-forged aluminium components.
• Wide Drill Pattern: Increases leverage for optimal power transition and control.
• Boot Stops: Allow for easy step-in.
• Walk/Ski Mode: Patented lever under the boot is ergonomically designed for ease of use and is placed to prevent unwanted opening and closing of the system.
• 0°/7°/13° Climbing Aid: Easy to reach climbing aid can be adjusted with any ski pole and clicked into 3 positions for a comfortable climb.
• Touring Brake - Self-locking in walk mode, reactivates when switching to ski mode. Specially shaped touring brake which can be easily removed by the end user
• Weight: 860g (weight with brake / Per binding)
• Toe Piece: PinTech with Sixpack Power Springs
• Heel Piece: XXL Power Transmitter for enhanced grip and phenomenal power transmission.
• Crampon Compatible: Yes. Sold Separately.
• Din Range: 6-13

BINDING MOUNTING & SET-UP

Here at Snow Lab, we offer a free bindings set-up service, for all of our Ex-Demo skis. To take advantage of this service, we will need the following details from you.

• Skiers Weight (Kg/lbs)
• Skiers Height (cm/ft)
• Skiers Age
• Skiers Ability (1-10)
• Ski Boot Length (mm)*
• Ski Boot Sole Type (Gripwalk / Touring / Alpine)

*The boot sole length is usually stamped into the outer plastic shell of the boot around the heel area. eg It should read something like 307mm. Please note this is not the size of your boots but the toe to heel measurement of the sole of the boot.

WARRANTY

• Each Ski & Binding Package comes with the Usual 2 year Warranty, which will be valid from the date of Purchase.