Positioned in the middle of the new three-ski Uptrack Series, the Col is meant to crush a wide variety of conditions, from hardpack to powder and everything in between. A combination of tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot makes it nimble in the trees and deeper snow, while also stable enough to handle chop suey and bulletproof conditions. To further enhance the hardpack experience, 4FRNT added neoprene synthetic rubber into the tips to dampen the ski and prevent chatter. One tester confirmed, “it handled everything I came across. It floats well above pow, navigates the chunky stuff like a true Captain and is fun to goof around with on side hits and bumps. No flop at all, which I love on variable days.