Since 2022, Ben has sold 450 pairs of skis out of his 1000-sq-ft Denver apartment.

The Ski Ambassador: How One Sideline Seller Turned His Passion into Profit

This month, we check in with SkiAmbassador, aka Ben Goodman. Since 2022, Ben has sold 450 pairs of skis out of his 1000-sq-ft Denver apartment.

The Ski Ambassador: How One SidelineSwap Seller Turned His Passion Into Profit

There aren’t a lot of winter sports that are more fun and popular than skiing, but it’s certainly not the cheapest of the lot either. And th

Turn Used Ski Gear Into Cold, Hard Cash, Here's How.

In addition to the extra cash in your pocket (which can go towards offsetting new gear costs or buying a couple extra lift tickets at a pricy resort like Vail or Aspen), selling your used skis brings a couple of other benefits.

Turn Used Ski Gear Into Cold, Hard Cash, Here's How

Let’s dive into the 4 benefits of buying used ski equipment and why it might be the best move you make this season.

Reasons to Buy Used Ski Gear + Full Kit Inspo for Under $250

Skis

Skiing

Sale

Men's

Unisex

Gender

Faction

Brand

Used

Condition

Prodigy

### Product Description 

Prodigy skis offer a soft and playful feel through their light wooden core while remaining stiff enough to handle big air. If you're primarily a freeride skier, these are a perfect match. Prodigy skis feature a Carbon Stomp Pad; this carbon reinforcement underfoot adds extra strength to the most important area of a freestyle ski. This reinforcement underfoot also increases stability and adds vibration absorption under your boots. According to Faction, the poplar/beech core creates a pretty light ski that has great grip and feels snappy between turns, while maintaining a flex “soft enough to pop, slash and butter all over the mountain.” Lastly, Prodigy skis feature the thickest edge offered by Faction, the XL 2.5MM edges, so you’ll be able to really dig in when you’re carving.

### Expert Notes

Faction has been flying under the radar for quite a while; that is, until Candide Thovex came out with videos capturing the ridiculous lines he was skiing on them. Specifically, the Prodigy is built to be your daily park ski, bust is also designed to stand up against competition-style skiing. With lots of rocker in both the tips and tail, and with camber underfoot, the Prodigy is a modern jib ski that can also hold its own on groomers. Don’t expect to jump from arc to arc on these, but you can still flow nicely without feeling out of control at speed. If you’re looking for a designated park ski -- but still find yourself peak hopping -- the Prodigy is a solid option.

Candide Thovex 3.0

Mana 3

Prodigy 3

Agent

Candide Thovex 2.0

Mana 2

Prodigy 1

Model

United States (All)

US: South

US: West

Seller Location

SidelineSwap’s Picks

Accepts Offers

Sold Items Only

Item Type

Lockers (Individuals)

Seller Type

(Used)

Unisex 2020 Faction 190 cm Powder Candide Thovex 3.0 Without Bindings (Used)

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