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 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.
This week Cody Barnhill joins Tech Talk to show you how to ski switch in powder with ease, and steeze.
**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.
Tech Talk is joined by guest host Eric Hjorleifson to go over setting up your skins for a backcountry tour.
This week Cody Barnhill joins Tech Talk to talk about tail flex.
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.
This is a Tech Talk so imperative, that we think we can revisit it every single year. How to do a backflip. Remember, it's all about commitment. 110%.
Tech Talk is (almost) on snow this week, with maybe the best episode we've ever done. Guest host Luke Van Valin, and the rest of the 4FRNT Team go over the dos, and more importantly, the don'ts, of carrying your skis.
Get your gear month ends with an episode on ski construction.
A quick approach at how to determine what camber is right for you.
Get Your Gear Month continues with a discussion about different base materials. Happy Turkey Day!
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.
Finn Anderson and Abe Kislevitz team up in Mammoth for a few days in late May to throw down some tricks for the camera. Finn is an up and coming team rider for 4frnt Skis based out of Tahoe. This video was filmed entirely on GoPro HD cameras. Song: Kraddy - Android Porn (Original Remix) NOTE: Yes, this is a repost, but we wanted to host it here on NS, instead of just having it embedded from Youtube.
4FRNT went to Snowbasin for two days of jumps and rails. Here's the official edit.
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.
Nick Greener stops by to tell us all about bindings.
Tech Talk takes us into the 4FRNT proto lab and explains the differences between different edges.
Tech Talk shows us the differences between rocker and early-rise in your skis. Also, Matt and Cody Barnhill rip Alta.
Tech Talk walks you through why you want a dual turn radius in your all-mountain skis.
Tech Talk recruits J-Lev to give us a quick lesson on the silver bullet.
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.
Matt and CR talk about the importance of sidecut (and reverse sidecut) on your powder skis.
Hoji, Wiley, CR and Matt go to Alta and talk about hucking cliffs.
Tech Talk explains the differences between regular skis and rockered skis when skiing powder.
Tech Talk takes it to the backcountry with a tutorial on touring.
This week Tech Talk walks you through a few common problems people have with the care of their skis. We also included a bonus edit of Andy Partridge slaying the Park City park a few weeks ago.
Tech Talk walks you through how to ride backwards like a pro.
Tech Talk shows you how to be all buttery smooth with the flex in your skis.
Tech Talk brings you a holiday gift of learning a new trick: The punch front.
Luke Van Valin is back with Matt Sterbenz to talk about doing backflips. It's all about commitment.
Tech Talk takes you through all you need to know about boot fitting.
This week we talk about getting your pole length right to cut down on weight and avoid breakage.
This week we talk about getting your pole length right to cut down on weight and avoid breakage.
Tech Talk keeps you running fast with tips on waxing your skis.
Tech Talk explores the outer limits of ski construction and all that applies to materials and techniques involved. Feeling winter, so are we.
All of my footage from this summer...enjoy and if u havent checked my KOS edit rate it up to help me go to sweeden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z8oXX2i3dQ
