Candide Thovex:
The Legend of Sliding
With his radical ideas and stylish riding, Candide continues to inspire skiers around the world. When Candide skis, legends are born. For the past few decades, Candide Thovex has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of snow sports
Candide, then 16 years old, has been wowing the ski world with his fearless, big-scale air tricks since the dawn of freeride skiing in 1999. His illustrious career includes becoming the first French gold medalist at the Winter X-Games, standing on the center step of the podium in all three ski disciplines (big air, slopestyle, and superpipe), and overcoming injuries from a serious accident in 2010 to win the Freeride World Tour, the highest level of freeride skiing
Candide then turned his attention to the world of video, unleashing his energy and talent. Since releasing the shocking video "ONE OF THOSE DAYS" in 2015, he has produced countless videos, including "SKI THE WORLD" in 2018, which have been viewed millions of times, and delivered them to people all over the world
For Candide, the field he skis on isn't just snow, it's the whole Earth. It doesn't matter if it's a slope of lush bush, on the waves, or in the desert. He even skied down the stone steps of the Great Wall of China. His performances are mind-blowingly crazy and dazzlingly creative. In this way, Candide pushes the limits in everything he does, constantly leaving new records and memories for the world to see; he is truly a "skiing legend."
FACTION, who supported Candido's stunning performances, announces the end of their 10-year partnership, along with their illustrious achievements.
Candide's constant pursuit of the possibilities of skiing, defying conventional wisdom, has been supported by his beloved Faction Skis. Perhaps no other ski has ridden as many slopes on the planet as Faction Skis. FACTION is a freeski brand founded in 2006 in Verbier, Switzerland, a mecca for freeride. As an iconic rider, Candide has been deeply committed to the brand, from developing to promoting its signature series. The image of Faction Skis has become so well-known among freeski fans that Candide is instantly associated with the brand
The 21-22 season marked the final season of the collaboration between the two brands. For the past 10 years, Faction Skis and Candido have shared various challenges, from the development to the expression of ski products. As this 10-year partnership comes to an end, Alex Hoye, CEO and co-founder of Faction, has released a statement
"On behalf of everyone at Faction Collective, I would like to thank Candide for the incredible impact he has had on the Faction Skis brand. Candide's talent is undoubtedly part of what put Faction on the map and we will be forever grateful. After 10 years of working together creating award-winning skis, we feel we have achieved what we set out to do. Now we go our separate ways, with new adventures, great memories and great respect. We wish Candide all the best on his future journey. What we are sure of is that the future is bright for both Candide and Faction, which is a good sign for the success of our relationship. Thank you Candide!" - January 18, 2022 (Verbier/SUI)
the '21-22 CT Signature Series
, the "CT5.0" is a must-have this season.
For the 2021-22 season, Faction's Candid Tovex Pro Model Skis, the "CT Signature Series," will be available as the final collection at Faction retail partners worldwide. The "CT Series" is a signature series that Candid himself has overseen for many years. True to Candid's style of effortlessly conquering any snowy mountain, these skis are a masterpiece that combines high performance and maneuverability to handle a variety of snow conditions, from park riding to big mountains
"Candido's vision for the freeski collection guided our philosophy for this series. In honor of the role he played in the development of the brand, we are retiring his much-loved CT 5.0 ski model and giving this special ski its rightful place in freeski lore."
This comment suggests that now is the time to get your hands on the "CT 5.0"! The "CT 5.0" has always been the highest quality model in the CT series and has enjoyed great popularity, but it has been upgraded for the '21-22 season, becoming even lighter while retaining its stability and playfulness. This is the last chance that Candid fans shouldn't miss
Let's trace the history of this 10-year collaboration
Faction Skis has published a timeline of their partnership on their website, celebrating their 10-year collaboration with Candide. You can relive the most memorable moments of Faction and Candide over the past decade. A must-see for Candide and Faction fans