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Thoughts on 4frnt Skis?

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Van_Wilder
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I have never ridden 4frnts before, however iv seen a lot of really cool skis that they've come out with. I heard their parks skis aren't full symmetrical? anyways, it would help a lot because I'm on the market for a new ski to ride for the upcoming season!
Jul 27 2013 11:15PM
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Van_Wilder
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+k for help.
Jul 27 2013 11:31PM
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IDMT_BC024
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I ride the EHPs. They're really well made, better most other skis I or my friends own (made in the Elan factory). Other than that I can't say much about their park skis or their non- Elan made skis but their big mountain skis fucking rip and are super durable and well made.
Jul 28 2013 12:56AM
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VD.
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All of 4FRNTs line is made in the Elan factory in Slovenia, apart from the white room products. So OP, you have the same durability experience as @IDMT_BC024
Jul 28 2013 8:34AM
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jibberty
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I had some 4frnt and i really like them they where super durable and very lightweight. It was one of my favorite skis
Jul 28 2013 2:32PM
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minihef
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Really vague question, are you asking how they are build/quality wise or how they ski? If it's the latter then it depends on what type of ski you're looking for, what you like in a ski and which of their skis you're considering.
Jul 29 2013 6:18AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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I've got MSPs, EHPs, Turbos, and Renegades.  I really want a pair of Devastators and Codys.  I'd kinda like to get some CRJs as well.  And another pair of Renegades.

That doesn't help you at all.

I like 4frnt skis.

That still doesn't help.
Jul 29 2013 9:34AM
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Van_Wilder
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Good point. I'm asking how their park skis feel, as well as if their build quality is up to par with other ski companies. So far people sound like they like them.
Jul 29 2013 10:45AM
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GeorgiaJibber
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A buddy of mine had the clicks. He said that for the price of those skis they were incredible since they were light and very well made. They are good skis and have multiple park skis. Im just not so familiar with the brand.
Jul 29 2013 3:44PM
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saxon
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I like them. I skiied some TNKs, and then i had a pair of switchblades. I liked the TNKs better, IMO they were stiffer and held up better than the switchblades, but both were still good skis.
Jul 29 2013 3:46PM
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jaredmdub
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just picked up a pair of turbos. pretty stoked to ride them. seem like the perfect ski for me right now.
Jul 30 2013 3:19AM
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lukaturtle
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I ride the YLE and they are awesome. Best ski I've ever had. I use them for everything from pow to park. They are starting to get a bit soft now but that's after 2 seasons (over150 days on them). My buddy rides the switch blades and really like the, for park and all mountain. Would recommend to a friend.
Aug 4 2013 4:44AM
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wiggleturns
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On top of all that, they are still very core and passionate about skiing. One of the first companies to decide to start making twin tip and big mountain skis when the sport was really demanding change back 2002.

All skis a are prototyped in "The White Room" and made in right in the Alps where Elan's ski factory is located. They also produce a limited run of 3 different skis that are all made and finished in Salt Lake City.

They have a solid team too....Eric Hjorleifson, Wiley Miller, David Wise, Cody Barnhiill, Mack Jones etc...
Aug 5 2013 1:48PM
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cagro25jay25
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Has anyone skied the 4frt YLE ? If so how does it do off of powder and on piste and moguls? Is it light and playful? A good one ski quiver?
Aug 14 2013 9:55AM
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