Get your gear month ends with an episode on ski construction.
We've had a TON of requests for a cliffs Tech Talk. We actually did one last season, so we are putting it up as a throwback episode this week.
This week we talk camber with Hoji as he slays some Alta cliffs. This is dedicated to the late great CR Johnson. We miss you brother. A lot.
We were so excited to launch Tech Talks this year, we're dropping the first episode two days early. This month, we're talking all about getting your gear in order before the season.
Matt and CR talk about the importance of sidecut (and reverse sidecut) on your powder skis.
Austin Ramaley and Tim Gage talk to you about different ways to initiate a spin. enjoy.
On day one of the Twisted Sisters comp in Kirkwood, the ameteuers took to the slope to battle it out for a one-year 4FRNT sponsorship.
Here's a quick recap of our week a couple weeks ago, including new 2012/13 products, and 4FRNT's first ever X Games Gold.
This week we talk about the role shape and flex play in a ski's performance.
Get your thinking cap on son, its time for what that number next to your actual ski length refers to. MMM, hmmm.
We went to PCMR with Austin Ramaley and Andy Partridge to go over the basics of getting a good takeoff. This starts our four week series on fundamentals to get you ready for spring park progression, or your trip to summer camp.
Tech Talk takes us into the 4FRNT proto lab and explains the differences between different edges.
This week we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the HOJI, which will be in stores next fall. This video was done over the summer for internal use, and we thought we'd share it with all of you. (PS - the ski was originally going to be named the HOJ when this video was made.)
This Is The Life highlights the silent heroes in our sport that make skiing possible year in and year out. We set our sights on Alta, but these stories could be told at any ski hill in the world. Cheers to all the unsung champions of skiing. The people who aren't on magazine covers or signing deals with sponsors, who don't have 30K followers on instagram to spray their lifestyle to. Cheers to you.
On April 15th 2015 the tax man delivered our refund early...in the form of 40" of fresh. The KYE 120, unlike the IRS, is as predictable and smooth as ever in deep snow. If you want to have fun on a powder day, you can't afford not to have the KYE 120.
A quick approach at how to determine what camber is right for you.
Wanna add flips to your bag o' tricks? Listen in as we discuss some of the correct safety measures it takes to work up to flipping. Watch as youngster Griffin Rasmussen sets some examples of a good time. enjoy
Wiley Miller stops by and shows us how to prep our skis for the summer to make sure they're good to go next time you need them.
This Is The Life highlights the silent heroes in our sport that make skiing possible year in and year out. We set our sights on Alta, but these stories could be told at any ski hill in the world. Cheers to all the unsung champions of skiing. The people who aren't on magazine covers or signing deals with sponsors, who don't have 30K followers on instagram to spray their lifestyle too. Cheers to you
Get Your Gear Month continues with a discussion about different base materials. Happy Turkey Day!
This week Cody Barnhill joins Tech Talk to show you how to ski switch in powder with ease, and steeze.
We continue on with fundamentals month with an episode on landings. No good trick ends without one.
4FRNT drops the first episode of an all summer edit series. One to be released per month. This episode will take place in the wonderful Targhee area for some pow and airtime. enjoy.
This week Wiley Miller joins Tech Talk to discuss what you can do with tip flex. He'll show off the prototype YLEs he's on, and teach Matt, Hoji and some kids on snowblades how to nose-butter.
**DISCLAIMER** This video is not intended to be a substitute for on-hill avalanche training from expert avalanche instructors. This is merely a demonstration of an advanced technique. If you travel into avalanche terrain without the correct knowledge and equipment, you can kill yourself or others in the area. Get educated, be safe, shred hard. /**DISCLAIMER** Tech Talk comes back with part two of our episodes - the ski cut. Hoji walks you through the essentials.
The Hella Big Air Competition at Mt. Bachelor has become a "must watch"Â event with some of the industry's top competitors battling it out for over $15,000 in prize money. This year our own Ian Hamilton showed up and threw down. We'll let him tell you the full story... "Last season I more or less retired from serious competitions. When my buddy, Dean Bercovitch, suggested we drive 11 hours to Mt. Bachelor, directly from a backcountry trip in Montana I was a little hesitant. But, the $15,000 in prize money convinced me, and we drove west on Friday to compete on Saturday. I hadn't been hitting many big park jumps, so I had low expectations as there was a strong field of talented skiers; Jonah Williams, Noah Morrison, Nicky Keefer, Jaime Melton, and others. I felt confident on my skis and managed to qualify first into finals with my favorite trick, the Double Misty 1080. The Final was best 2 jumps out of three and I managed to put down my Dub Misty 10 double safety and Switch Misty 10 Truckdriver on my first two jumps. Since I qualified first I was the last man to drop. With nothing to lose I decided to send it and go for a Dub Misty 1260. I managed to stomp it and end up 2nd on the podium with two close friends. Needless to say I'll probably be entering more big air competitions." - Ian Hamilton Ian competed on his favorite ski The Vandal! https://4frnt.com/collections/skis/products/vandal
Tech Talk walks you through why you want a dual turn radius in your all-mountain skis.
Tech Talk goes to the Utah Avalanche Center and talks to Brett Kobernick, one of the forcasters for the Forrest Service. Brett talks about what the UAC does, how to use their information, and other safety precautions to take. Find your local forecast and education information at avalanche.org. Special thanks to the UAC, National Forrest Service, and Brett for showing us around.
Follow 2 of Snowbirds finest ski patrollers as they explain different safety tips and ways to make your tour a success.
This week we talk about getting your pole length right to cut down on weight and avoid breakage.
Watch as 4FRNT athletes Nick Greener and Thayne Rich toss the dart for the final installment of the OUTTA BOUNDZ series. Weather and conditions made for a change of plans, but that didn't slow the boys down one bit. -enjoy- Special Thanks to Eric with Snowbird Patrol Thanks for Watching!!
Tech Talks keeps the snow safety train rolling by going up to Alta to talk to Titus Case, Head of Snow Safety. He talks about what to expect skiing in the resort, and what to expect as you cross the rope-line into the backcountry.
Tech Talk is joined by guest host Eric Hjorleifson to go over setting up your skins for a backcountry tour.
Nick Greener stops by to tell us all about bindings.
This week Cody Barnhill joins Tech Talk to talk about tail flex.
