THE PRODIGY 1 GU
Faction athlete and double-Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu signature ski
The limited-edition Prodigy 1 Gu is designed for skiers seeking precise handling in the park and on-piste. It carries the emblem of the Year of the Snake, designed by Colorado artist Elsa Grace, symbolizing wisdom, elegance and transformation. Featuring an elliptical sidecut, these skis offer effortless turn initiation at any speed, while full strength sidewalls deliver exceptional edge hold. The Prodigy 1 Gu is 88mm underfoot, enhancing its precision on hard-packed features.
Details
Ski Shape: Directional twin - A considerably skinnier tail width than in the tip provides ultimate downhill performance for attacking the mountain. A twin tip in the tail encourages playfulness and freestyle attitude, meaning you can ride switch with ease.
Rocker Type: Rocker - Camber - Rocker - Tip: 290mm / Camber: 3mm / Tail: 230mm
Flex Rating: 7 (1 = Soft, 10 = Stiff)
Mustache Flex - The "Mustache Flex" offers stability underfoot for solid edge hold, with a smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to easily absorb all the different bumps and snow debris the mountain throws at you.
Core: Poplar and Ash Wood Core
Laminates: Carbon Rubber Stomp Pad – For extra absorption on those huge hits.
Sidecut: Elliptical Sidecut – Elliptical Sidecut is made up of a longer radius underfoot and shorter radii in the tip and tail of the ski.
Sidewalls: Full Strength Sidewall, for the best-possible edge hold and protection of the wood core.
Anti-Chip Micro Cap - protects the tips and tails from wear and tear
Base: Sintered UHMW Base
Edges: XL 2.5mm Edges – Fractions of a millimeter might not sound like much, but when it comes to edges, it adds up. The 2.5mm edges add an extra 25% of height to Faction's standard 2mm edge, making for a stronger and more durable ski.
Specs
- Terrain: All Mountain, Freestyle, Park
- Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced
- Rocker Type: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
- Turning Radius: Medium
- Core/Laminates: Wood
- Tail Type: Full Twin Tip
- Warranty: 2 Years
Size Chart
| Ski Size | 158 | 164 | 171 | 177 | 184 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Width (mm) | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Radius (m) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Weight Per Ski (g) | 1500 | 1580 | 1640 | 1750 | 1800 |