Faction Studio 0 GU Skis 2025

Faction Studio 0 GU Skis 2025

These skis are Exclusive to Snow Lab in the UK, with only 250 pairs being produced worldwide. The limited edition Studio 0 GU skis are to celebrate not only the Year of the Wood Dragon on the Chinese zodiac but Eileen Gu’s growing influence as one of the most renowned freeskiers ever. The dragon is widely known as a symbol of authority, prosperity, and leadership; combined with the element of wood, it brings connotations of evolution, improvement, and abundance. The wood cores at the heart of our skis are the product of tireless evolution and development - the same process by which Eileen propelled her skills to bring her to stardom. Prepare to witness these limited-edition skis on the world stage as Eileen sets out to win big in the new season.

Eileen is a global sensation in the world of competitive skiing, with 2 Olympic gold medals and 2 World Cup crystal globes to her name. The story doesn't end there, as she makes her mark as an established model and Stanford University student

The Studio 0 is a high-performance freestyle ski designed specifically for halfpipe skiing. Engineered to endure the intense G-forces and off-centered landings unique to this discipline, the Studio 0 offers exceptional precision with its 83mm waist width, crucial for executing the perfect pipe run.

Built for comp durability, the ski features carbon/rubber reinforcement under the binding area to handle heavy stomps, while carbon stringers enhance torsional strength without adding extra weight. The symmetrical twin-tip shape of the Studio 0 allows for effortless skiing in switch, and the 7mm XL sidewall ensures supreme edge hold and protects the wood core.

SPECS

SKI ABILITY: Advanced / Expert
TERRAIN: Park & Pipe / All Mountain / Piste
WAIST WIDTH: 83mm
SIDECUT: 113/83/113mm @168cm
TURN RADIUS: 16m @168cm
SIZES: 162, 168, 172cm
ROCKER: Tip & Tail
WEIGHT: 1490g Weight /pair @168cm
GENDER: Unisex
SKI PACKAGE OPTION: Ski Only

DIMENSIONS

FEATURES & TECHNOLOGY

• Poplar Core: Poplar is a light-colored, medium-weight, and durable softwood with excellent flex and vibration absorption. It enhances performance by providing impressive pop, buttering, and stability. Poplar ensures skis offer exceptional grip and torsional stability on the downhill and in the park.
• Carbon stringers: 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.
• Carbon and Rubber Stomp Pad: A 600mm-long, 15mm-wide carbon & rubber inlay adds strength where it matters most. Protecting not only the wood core from heavy-duty impacts, it adds stability and vibration absorption under your boots, so that stomped landings feel better, both for you and your skis.
• 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.
• XL 2.5mm Edges: The 2.5mm edges stack an extra 25% of height on top of our already super-durable standard 2.0mm edges. This extra steel gives the rider a pair of skis that are going to take more abuse and last longer.
• 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.
• Boat Flex: For high-speed stability and maximum pop in aerial maneuvers, the 'Boat Flex' ski pattern is unmatched. Featuring a stiffer tip and tail combined with a softer mid-ski section under the binding, it is perfect for those seeking a true freeride master.
• Symmetrical Twin: A symmetrical twin-tip shape, subtle tip and tail rocker and pronounced camber offers riders optimal precision and edge hold.

WARRANTY

• 2 Year Manufacturers Warranty