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Help me find these skis! 4FRNT CRJ

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mehregan15
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A little backstory... I've been skiing for about 25 years, have been on countless different skis, and a few years ago I came across the 4frnt CRJ. Like the Armada JJ had once done for me many years ago, in 2009, the 4frnt CRJ changed skiing for me from the first day on them. They swivel like a top, they're ridiculously playful, and they're the first ski that I could confidently take out for any conditions, crud to pow to groomed - even the quick park lap. I'm a picky guy, and I had finally found my ski.






Last Friday, while snowmobiling back to Park City from Brighton, I was laying some turns and the tip of my beloved CRJ's must have gotten caught in the snow, resulting in a full blown tip. My favorite ski ever has officially been retired.






I've been looking for old CRJ's for about a year now, but have never had any luck. Now that I am without my original pair, I am in full-blown panic mode. I have emailed 4frnt multiple times but they don't seem to be able to help. Yes, I know the Inthayne is a similar ski, but I have tried them and they are not the same, sadly.

So, my question is... Who has a pair? Who knows someone with a pair? Who can build me the exact same pair?

If anyone can help, it's newschoolers!
Mar 11 2019 5:44PM
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shin-bang
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depending on what size.

im a former crj owner and i loved the feel of it too.

heres a dude on ns selling https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/869062/4FRNT-CRJ-w--Marker-Griffons

they are 180s though. not sure what size youre after
Mar 11 2019 6:08PM
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mehregan15
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shin-bangdepending on what size.

im a former crj owner and i loved the feel of it too.

heres a dude on ns selling https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/869062/4FRNT-CRJ-w--Marker-Griffons

they are 180s though. not sure what size youre after


Damn... this is a stroke of good luck, not sure how I missed that post! 180 is my size... fingers crossed!
Mar 11 2019 6:29PM
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SuspiciousFish
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mehregan15Damn... this is a stroke of good luck, not sure how I missed that post! 180 is my size... fingers crossed!


Best of luck man. Im an old time 4FRNT fan have the CRJ 188's and love them. There is something about the tails that are just perfect, there have been so many times I have barely held it together on a cliff runout and the skis just kind of bring you back to your balance. I remember lapping Mineral Basin at Snowbird and kept falling on an off camber rock drop with my old VCTs. The next time up I brought my CRJs and stomped it on the first run.
Mar 11 2019 9:48PM
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mehregan15
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SuspiciousFishBest of luck man. Im an old time 4FRNT fan have the CRJ 188's and love them. There is something about the tails that are just perfect, there have been so many times I have barely held it together on a cliff runout and the skis just kind of bring you back to your balance. I remember lapping Mineral Basin at Snowbird and kept falling on an off camber rock drop with my old VCTs. The next time up I brought my CRJs and stomped it on the first run.


it's true, somehow you can slash and wash out the tail with barely any work but they also have a diving board-like mentality that will spring you back into place if need be.
Mar 12 2019 8:25AM
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cadebucket
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There is usually a couple pairs on the utah local classifieds, I'm sure someone could arrange shipping if you're not in the area.
Mar 12 2019 9:43AM
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mehregan15
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cadebucketThere is usually a couple pairs on the utah local classifieds, I'm sure someone could arrange shipping if you're not in the area.


I live in Park City, I have not seen any on KSL recently
Mar 12 2019 11:53AM
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cadebucket
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mehregan15I live in Park City, I have not seen any on KSL recently

Hmmmmm, just keep checking it seems like like they pop up once and while.
Mar 12 2019 3:25PM
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SuspiciousFish
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Update on this. You will have to come out to CO but a bunch just popped up here:

https://rockies.craigslist.org/spo/d/steamboat-springs-4frnt-powder-skis/6829585036.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/spo/d/arvada-4frnt-crjs-186cm/6848506012.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/spo/d/denver-4frnt-crj-skis/6840797748.html
Mar 26 2019 7:04PM
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CalumSKI
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did you get them?
Mar 26 2019 7:18PM
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mehregan15
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SuspiciousFishUpdate on this. You will have to come out to CO but a bunch just popped up here:

https://rockies.craigslist.org/spo/d/steamboat-springs-4frnt-powder-skis/6829585036.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/spo/d/arvada-4frnt-crjs-186cm/6848506012.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/spo/d/denver-4frnt-crj-skis/6840797748.html


appreciate the info! looking for 180's though, did find a pair!
Mar 31 2019 11:28AM
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mehregan15
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CalumSKIdid you get them?


I did find a pair, thanks. Still open to other 180cm CRJ's though!
Mar 31 2019 11:29AM
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Geonerd
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I still have a pair, do not remember the exact lenght right now but should be around 183
Jan 20 2020 6:07PM
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mehregan15
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GeonerdI still have a pair, do not remember the exact lenght right now but should be around 183


You're welcome to send me a picture
Jan 21 2020 1:55PM
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Mortd00
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I’ve got a brand new pair Of 180’s unmounted for $300 ...
Feb 1 2020 4:02PM
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mehregan15
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I PM'd you
Mortd00I’ve got a brand new pair Of 180’s unmounted for $300 ...
Feb 2 2020 8:45AM
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CalumSKI
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Mortd00I’ve got a brand new pair Of 180’s unmounted for $300 ...


Yo that's super sick
Good lick reaching a deal!!!
Feb 5 2020 10:51AM
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AKEOD
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Stumbled upon this post and remember I had these guys hanging up in my garage if you're still trying to find some! Skiied 4x and then forgotten about as they weren't for me personally. 188s
Feb 28 2020 11:34AM
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littleman34
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Just picked up an old pair in Nelson BC for the season. Gonna mount a pair of the forza pivots on them I think theyll be dope. For now theyre a decoration.

Ps. If anyone has a pair of forza pivots for sale Im interested

Jul 31 2023 12:00AM
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Geonerd
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mehregan15You're welcome to send me a picture



Oct 11 2023 9:49PM
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