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4frnt is now made in canada

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kinosoo
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Vancouver, BC (Ski Press)-U.S.-based 4FRNT Skis has reached an agreement with Option-NFA Inc. to have all of its freeride skis manufactured in Option’s Vancouver factory.

“We are obviously very excited about the relationship with Option,� said 4FRNT co-founder and team rider Matt Sterbenz. “Option has represented an unparalleled level of quality in snowboarding for over a decade and now we’re bringing that quality to skiers worldwide through the 4FRNT brand.�

The partnership will launch with the production of 4FRNT’s 2005/06 line of skis. The design of 4FRNT’s products will remain in the U.S. and the two companies plan on working closely together to develop, produce and distribute 4FRNT products. 4FRNT co-founder Joe Stumpf says the two companies are a great fit.

“We knew from our first discussion with Option that they were the right partner,� says Stumpf. “We see eye-to-eye on virtually every aspect of this business and the future of our sport.�

“Everyone at Option is ecstatic to have this opportunity to build skis for 4FRNT,� said Option CEO Geoff Power. “4FRNT and Option share a commitment to quality and performance, so it’s a natural fit. Plus, it’s terrific that a snowboard company is making skis for such a progressive freeski company. It’s a reversal of roles in a market dominated by ski companies making snowboards.�

Lake-Tahoe-based 4FRNT Skis team of rider/owners includes Matt Sterbenz, Steele Spence, Vincent Dorion and Niklas Karlström.

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May 28 2005 10:07AM
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*Peterson*
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good at least there not made in china like everything else made in the world damn

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May 28 2005 10:13AM
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johanblaze
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^ yeah seriously. where is OBERMEYER! made?

May 28 2005 4:46PM
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*Peterson*
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HOLY SHIT KID GET A LIFE ABOUT THIS OBERMEYER THING SERIOUSLY WOW

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May 28 2005 5:03PM
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Twintipskier-101
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They are being made by a snowboard company correct?

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May 28 2005 7:20PM
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trevorwoulddoit
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They're also partially owned by Option.



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May 28 2005 8:56PM
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Nine_Milla_Killa
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Option has a CEO??? Thats lame.

May 28 2005 9:01PM
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Ryno
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that makes me think...whats Prior upto now a days

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May 28 2005 9:35PM
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Big-Punisher
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"option has a ceo, that's lame."

Funniest thing i've heard all day. Forget having a ceo or anything, let's just make stuff and see where this goes!!!??? God forbid, a small company run properly has to sellout by having management tsk tsk ( hope the sarcasm is noted)

May 28 2005 9:48PM
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Nine_Milla_Killa
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Do they really need a Chief Executive Officer?
Does Burton even have one?

May 28 2005 10:47PM
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___ASP___
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who knows, probably, but thats good to see stuff being made in canada or the states, damn mass produced crap from china and area!

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May 29 2005 2:32AM
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freeskier1316
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i have the same thought


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May 29 2005 2:53AM
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JohnnyOldGuy
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....first name that would come to mind would be.......Jake Burton?

Although by now they probably have a guy that's strictly buisness for that position...

May 29 2005 7:39AM
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R.Fahey
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yeah. Option Snowboards makes their skis...... sorta sucks because Sterbenz was alway hypin on the fact that they were made in CA. The State of California was even printed underfoot on every ski, with little stars for special locations. no more i guess.

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May 29 2005 11:16AM
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dandoy
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Anyone feel like telling me why 4Frnts are so scheise expensive?

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May 29 2005 11:29AM
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dandoy
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anyone?

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May 29 2005 1:06PM
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mnjib
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product demand,cost of production,among other econmic reasons.it cost more to make you skis in the US and Canada becuase the labor and material cost more then in china.


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May 29 2005 1:09PM
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hemlockjibber8
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i posted this news here last week.
geoff powers is some 45 year old dude, i thought he was a lot younger.
of course burton has a ceo, you know they are run by suits

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May 29 2005 1:29PM
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LeBlanc
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So this is good news right?

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May 29 2005 1:32PM
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DuncanK
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Thats crazy...so much for the good cali vibe

May 29 2005 1:59PM
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hemlockjibber8
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because you get the vibe of the place where the skis are pressed in the skis........
they are still designed and marketed from california, BC is jsut as chill anyways

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