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2018 4FRNT ski durability

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wills-name-here
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I'm thinking of picking up a pair of this year's uptrack col for my dedicated touring setup, but recently ive been munching through a lot of skis etc so im wondering if anyone has good/bad experience with this year's 4frnt lineup
edge cracks? delams? bindings ripping out?
while were on the subject, an experience with their warranty/customer service?
Apr 9 2018 8:23PM
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Cade2
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i dont think you should be worying about edge cracks on a touring ski
Apr 10 2018 12:32AM
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skiP.E.I.
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Cade2i dont think you should be worying about edge cracks on a touring ski


Ever hit a rock or stump hard? Also if edges are cracking prematurely on their park skis, that may be indicative of durability on their other skis.
Apr 10 2018 10:53AM
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GayWolf420
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Not nearly as many touring days spent on my ravens in recent seasons compared to skiing at resorts on them, but i have mine with guardians as a dual-threat in/out of bounds ski and i was sold on getting the cols or or hojis again just for all mtn fun. i love the shape and ride of 4FRNTs directional skis so much and they are so fucking light and manueverable

As far as durability goes, i have a set of YLEs ive been on so much in the past 3 or so seasons thats just now starting to experiece issues after some relentless use, and same went for my devastators. Another one of their skis that lived a real long life for me. They both took some hits that would end a skis life and kept on trucking. They got some really good skis to try.

The inthaynes for next year are definitely a top choice for deep snow for sure
Apr 11 2018 3:17AM
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GayWolf420
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And my ravens arent 2018s, theyre from last year, but its the same lineup with a few tweaks and the kye series being changed to the uptrack.
Apr 11 2018 3:18AM
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