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Why do people not like 4FRNT?

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KungPowPow
Posts: 90 - Karma: 26
Just wondering because they have some really sick designs and their skis keep getting rave reviews, especially the MSP's.
Feb 20 2009 3:37PM
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49566738265
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People keep ragging on durability, but mine have lasted longer than my Armadas.  I also weigh 185 lbs so I put my skis through hell on rails.
Feb 20 2009 3:45PM
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DirtyMick
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 21
No idea.

I've used my brothers MSPs at least 20 days and they're fine. I love them.
Feb 20 2009 3:47PM
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huge-go
Posts: 1451 - Karma: 33
All I know is Eric Hjorleifson designed one hell of a ski.  CR's ski is also on the list for next season.
Feb 20 2009 3:49PM
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49566738265
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I might get CR's ski next year just because I feel like it.  It looks that sweet.  Of course I haven't ridden them yet so I can't say much else than they look sick...
Feb 20 2009 3:52PM
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jfoley019
Posts: 929 - Karma: 95

people bitch about warrenty issues, and what was said above. I have had my msps for 2 or 3 years and the only problem is the top sheet has chipped. Everytime I talk to customer servie at 4frnt about this and that (usually hats and what not) they have been more then helpful. Actually they ran out a hoodie I order and personally called me to see what other hoodie I wanted, and then shipped it overnight to me. I believe they are a legit company.

Feb 20 2009 4:18PM
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Dr_Feelgood
Posts: 1176 - Karma: 15
ive heard that the durability isnt so great, and the topsheets chip/scratch easily. but then again, ive heard some fantastic reviews about them.
Feb 20 2009 5:21PM
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fouldsys
Posts: 7404 - Karma: 39
my tnks from last year exploded. one of the worst skis ive ever had in terms of quality.
Feb 20 2009 5:23PM
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e.will
Posts: 1981 - Karma: 967
yep same here...


yet i still haven't replaced my icon yet. hmmmm
Feb 20 2009 5:29PM
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Busheedo
Posts: 14 - Karma: 10
Durability/Delamination and f'in Boring as hell to ski on
Feb 20 2009 6:39PM
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ReedSkis~
Posts: 2122 - Karma: 98
My VCTs are great. minimal damage so far, topsheets this year reduced chipping.
great skis
Feb 20 2009 9:14PM
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DirtyMick
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 21
Seems like people either love or hate 4Frnt.

Never had any problems with the MSPs. And they're MAD fun to ski on.
Feb 20 2009 9:21PM
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speightphoto
Posts: 182 - Karma: 64
everybody either hates them or loves them
mostly i think its about the durablity. but i cant find any solid proof of that. so im thinking that they are pretty decent
Feb 20 2009 11:40PM
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saskskier
Posts: 4774 - Karma: 10,005
I know graphics aren't anything in the scheme of things, but I don't think there has been a 4frnt ski graphic I've liked yet.  That's just one man's opinion though.
Feb 21 2009 1:25AM
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UNREAL
Posts: 3989 - Karma: 23
My stl's from last year have been awesome...
Feb 21 2009 1:49AM
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FreeBallin
Posts: 1845 - Karma: 17
love my STL's...super fun ski....topsheets chip quick but reallly.....if your worried about your pretty little graphics then maybe park skiing isnt for you.
Feb 21 2009 8:43AM
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Mr.Silva
Posts: 193 - Karma: 10
My 09 tnks hav held amazingly so far but ive heard tht there older tnks are up the ass also i hav meet a guy with 04 msps soo it cant be tht bad
Feb 21 2009 1:33PM
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Colin.W
Posts: 592 - Karma: 155
i have last years TNKs and they are an okay ski to ski on but the topsheet chips like crazy.  I was skiing on a rail setup in my back yard and they chipped horribly the first time i used them.  Overall they are a good ski, but i wouldn't reccomend getting them if you like your skis to look clean and new.
Feb 21 2009 4:39PM
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mfz
Posts: 332 - Karma: 73
same for me, they were sick skis, but the durability suckkedd
Feb 21 2009 6:05PM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
I took some of the 186 EHPs out this year and the 190s last year, and both seemed pretty bland to me. 186s were slashy, but just not very fun compared to my Hellbents which weighed twice as much.
Feb 22 2009 3:20AM
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