Consumer Reports

With respectable scores across the board, the Faction Dictator 2.0 earns recognition for its solid all-around performance and excellent value. The Dictator 2.0 is one of the more accessible in our lineup. Touted by Faction as "easy to turn in all conditions,” our testers liked the Dictator 2.0's reliable qualities. The overall ride quality pleasantly surprised our testers in powder and soft snow, even considering its relatively narrower waist. It encouraged us to explore new paths and get airborne. Priced to sell, we think the Dictator 2.0 is a value-filled steal.
While the Dictator 2.0 excels in soft snow conditions because of its soft flex, it conversely struggled through chop and crud. Our testers had difficulty staying on track and keeping control of the ski. However, the Dictator 2.0 is versatile enough to handle most snow conditions and is a blast to cruise around the mountain through bumps, jumps, and soft powder stashes.

OutdoorGearLab

With respectable scores across the board, the Faction Dictator 2.0 earns recognition for its solid all-around performance and excellent value. The Dictator 2.0 is one of the more accessible in our lineup. Touted by Faction as "easy to turn in all conditions," our testers liked the Dictator 2.0's reliable qualities. The overall ride quality pleasantly surprised our testers in powder and soft snow, even considering its relatively narrower waist. It encouraged us to explore new paths and get airborne. Priced to sell, we think the Dictator 2.0 is a value-filled steal.
While the Dictator 2.0 excels in soft snow conditions because of its soft flex, it conversely struggled through chop and crud. Our testers had difficulty staying on track and keeping control of the ski, especially when pushing it to go faster. However, the Dictator 2.0 is versatile enough to handle most snow conditions and is a blast to cruise around the mountain through bumps, jumps, and soft powder stashes.
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