100 – 114 MM Freeride Ranking: #09

One tester said the 4FRNT Hoji Skis “made [him] look at the mountain in a whole new way.” Eric Hjorleifson’s signature bigmountain ski got a nice facelift for 2015-16: “Hoji” and 4FRNT employ VibeVeil—a composite, elastic membrane built into the tip—to help tone down chatter when charging through unpredictable conditions. Full reverse camber helps the ski excel in deep snow, while a combination of snappy poplar and strong ash in the core keeps ’er poppy without sacrificing stability. One tester was amazed at the ski’s versatility, stating, “Holy f#ck! A reverse camber ski that carves as well as it floats?” Better believe it.

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