The 2025 Faction Studio 2 with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is a versatile all-mountain freeride setup with a freestyle flair, designed to excel across diverse terrains. It caters to those who thrive in soft snow and seek to express their creativity on the mountain. With a flexible yet supportive build, the Studio 2 supports aggressive skiers pushing their limits while maintaining a playful, easy-to-turn nature that appeals to park and freestyle enthusiasts. We paired the Studio 2 with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

The Studio 2 strikes the perfect balance between sturdiness and agility, making it an ideal choice for freestyle skiers who want a wider, all-mountain freeride ski without sacrificing maneuverability.

Who it's for:

Advanced to expert freestyle skiers who are looking for a wider all-mountain freeride ski that offers a supportive flex and a playful, familiar shape for tackling all aspects of the mountain.

Highlights:

The Studio 2 features a robust yet lightweight poplar and ash woodcore, providing solid support and responsiveness. Carbon stringers enhance rebound and energy release during jumps and on lips. A Carbon/Rubber Stomp Pad underfoot cushions hard landings and reduces vibrations. XL 2.5 mm edges add durability, ensuring long-lasting performance. The symmetrical twin shape allows for consistent performance in both skiing directions, delivering a natural freestyle feel suitable for a variety of park maneuvers. The Attack 14 GW’s FR PRO3 Toe contains 30 mm of elastic travel which provides a smooth and confidence inspiring feel when tracking though variable snow while also recentering the boot to its neutral position extremely well to keep you locked in, acting almost like a suspension system. NX FR Heel pieces have 16 mm of elastic travel which assists in prevent false-releases. These heel pieces also make stepping into and out of bindings with ease, even in deep snow.

Things to consider:

The Studio 2's symmetrical shape and freestyle orientation may not be ideal for directional freeriders who prefer a more traditional design. While it is sturdy and stable, it lacks metal reinforcement, which means aggressive skiers seeking extra dampness and edge grip might need to look at other models with enhanced vibration damping and torsional stiffness.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Skis true to size.