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4frnt durability

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tommyp1ckles
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i searched for some feedback on 4frnt's durability and couldn't really find much

basically im looking at buying some skis that'll last me a good few seasons (prob around 4) and was wondering about the 4frnt click but am just wondering what the qualities like

def +k for any help
Nov 27 2009 7:42PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
Posts: 1401 - Karma: 701
I don't like them. I had a pair of TNK's from last year and broke them in one season, cracked them in the first day of use, but by the end of the season they were beyond use.

My experience may be unique, I know some people love 4FRNT, but that's what happened to me.
Nov 27 2009 8:01PM
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Jamestown
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I bought 07/08 TNK's at the beginning of last season and rode them everywhere last year. I loved em, very solid park ski. Got one core shot, no edge cracks, but significant topsheet chipping.

They seem to be on their last legs now.
Nov 27 2009 8:07PM
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Jamestown
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Upon further review, I discovered 7 edge cracks. Oops
Nov 27 2009 8:24PM
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CTD
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4frnts have been hit or miss for me over the years. ive owned 3 pairs. ive had some that were absolutely bomb proof, and others that fell apart the first day in the park. granted, that was before they switched manufactures, but yeah, the durability is questionable. however, to counter that, every 4frnt ive been on has skied fucking awesome. definitely some of the best riding skis ive ever ridden. so yea. if your looking for a ski to keep that long, check out liberty. ive heard lots of good things on them (never ridden them tho), and they have a 3 year warranty.
Nov 27 2009 9:12PM
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Ian.Ham
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I broke 2 pairs of STL last year, within like 4 days skiing them
Nov 28 2009 1:29AM
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Dustin.
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Their park skis are a coin toss, and their big mountain/powder stuff is awesome.  All of them ride amazing though.
Nov 28 2009 2:41AM
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d_lam
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i have 08 vcts, the only bad part about them is that they chip really easily. Mine have some big chips along the sides but besides the top sheets they are pretty good and they might have improved the top sheets since then also.
Nov 28 2009 9:15PM
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treebeard
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i don't think a ski exists that will last you 4 years man, unless you never set foot in a park. you're damn lucky if you get more than 2
Nov 28 2009 9:24PM
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