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10-27-2006, 11:58 AM
big huck hunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidwoo

They're not as stiff as explosivs. Especially not the 190 sploders. Not even close really.

Of course the ones I saw were "defective" :p

Eric Hjoralphabet isn't that big of a guy.

his profile says he is actaully quite a small guy

http://4frnt.com/team/pros/team_hjorleifson.html
10-27-2006, 12:38 PM
sfotex

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidwoo

They're not as stiff as explosivs. Especially not the 190 sploders. Not even close really.
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Cool, thanks for the info!
10-27-2006, 01:20 PM
WWCD

I'm going to have to go with Particle's on snow evaluation of stiffness over a shop flex.

See above and this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle

I wouldn't say it's a soft-snow only ski. That's really what I've been excited about; finding a ski that's 'progressive' in taking some of the design ideas from skis like the Spat and taking the best of those qualities while retaining the skis' usability for getting down the groomers without feeling like you're going to die. I could see using the 193's as an almost-everyday ski; I'd still want something in the oh 98mm waist range, ya know - carving width ;) for non-pow days. But as far as ideally combining non-cambered, slightly rockered soft snow performance with enough edge and stiffness to actually handle groomers - this ski is the shit.

What really spoke to me about them was that my very first run on them, I felt completely totally comfortable. They disappeared under my feet and I was just able to make the turns I wanted to make, let em run, make smaller turns, do whatever. They were easy to ski - they are significantly longer tip-to-tail than my 189 Squads and not much softer (they are quite stiff), but I felt totally comfortable and in control. Good stuff. Must find a pair of my own now.

Stiff
10-27-2006, 02:01 PM
mntlion

193 in banff are sent back too.
10-27-2006, 03:36 PM
seanpistol

Hjorleifson is 5'8" and 145 lbs.
10-27-2006, 06:57 PM
azzure

Mine came and are now on the way back to 4frnt.

Here is the kicker, both skis had stickers on the tails that read "made in Tunisia".

WTF?
10-27-2006, 07:00 PM
pechelman

wow thats a weird place to make skis
tunisia isnt that far from slovenia i guess?
10-27-2006, 08:53 PM
sfotex

Quote:

Originally Posted by pechelman

wow thats a weird place to make skis
tunisia isnt that far from slovenia i guess?

Must be the ol' G3/Movement factory?
10-27-2006, 09:09 PM
Z

Well looky here. This thread got all informative and shit. All I wanted to do was brag.:D :fm: :fm: :fm:
10-28-2006, 04:43 AM
teosickrider

Quote:

Originally Posted by pechelman

wow thats a weird place to make skis
tunisia isnt that far from slovenia i guess?

Tunisia=Africa!!!!!
WTF????????
10-28-2006, 05:31 AM
ulty_guy

yeah, movement and g3 have been building their skis down there for a while. i mean, half the skis these days are made in china, why not give the brothers down in africa some ski making jobs too?
10-28-2006, 06:42 AM
jerr

Sfotex - do you realize you wrote your six hundred and sixty-sixth post 2 days ago? In a thread about a ski, most of which have been recalled? Spooky
10-28-2006, 09:02 AM
sfotex

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerr

Sfotex - do you realize you wrote your six hundred and sixty-sixth post 2 days ago? In a thread about a ski, most of which have been recalled? Spooky

This shows that the EHP=Pure Evil!
10-28-2006, 12:11 PM
skier0178

Production was moved to Tunisia and Slovakia, different models spread across the two places. The factory in Tunisia is pretty cool, interesting place to make skis for sure. Don't worry about where they are being made, 4FRNT knows what they are doing...
10-29-2006, 11:57 AM
skimasterflex

^Yeah some are in the G3 and some are being made by Elan. Actually I am pretty sure Elan runs both factories. All the skis turned out WAY better this year than those made by Option last year. All of them except the mad camber 193s I guess.

The 193s at Sierra will be $799 and occasionally on sale. You can get them for at least 10% off of that on the sierraskis.com website and get free shipping.
10-29-2006, 12:41 PM
teosickrider

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulty_guy

yeah, movement and g3 have been building their skis down there for a while. i mean, half the skis these days are made in china, why not give the brothers down in africa some ski making jobs too?

i completely agree.No problem!!People in Europe go to Tunisia in winter if they wanna take a break from the winter chill...it's really weird to know that some skis are being made there eheheh
10-30-2006, 04:12 PM
Particle

The skis are being produced by Elan. Which means construction quality should be significantly better than last year (aside from the camber snafu).

Oh and just one more qualifier: Squads are definitely a better hard snow ski. The 193's will get you to the base on groomers/hardpack alive, much more securely than a Spat or similar ski, but a traditional sidecut is still better in those situations.
10-30-2006, 06:09 PM
Skid Lux

I just looked at these and they are sexy! Seems kind of like the poontoon concept, but with a stiffer ski.
10-30-2006, 08:24 PM
Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by skimasterflex

The 193s at Sierra will be $799 and occasionally on sale. You can get them for at least 10% off of that on the sierraskis.com website and get free shipping.

This makes me very happy considering what I paid. Still the most I've paid for skis in a long time.

Okay, Im a dick.

So psyched to get on these things. Shiny new 11-17s just staring at me....

:yourock::fm: :yourock: :fm: :yourock: :fm: :yourock: :the_finge :D
10-30-2006, 08:42 PM
marshalolson

tracking number yet?
10-30-2006, 08:45 PM
Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshalolson

tracking number yet?

yeah....

12XRG81GSHUTTHEFUCKUPBEFOREIFREAKOUTCAUSETHERENOTI NTHEMAILYET.

:D
10-30-2006, 08:47 PM
marshalolson

oh, that must be sent via youradouchebag express
10-30-2006, 08:47 PM
Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshalolson

oh, that must be sent via youradouchebag express

extra postage, bitch.
10-30-2006, 08:50 PM
marshalolson

i'm stoked to see those porpoising powder puppies ASAP. get on it, 4FRNT
10-30-2006, 09:08 PM
upallnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z

yeah....

12XRG81GSHUTTHEFUCKUPBEFOREIFREAKOUTCAUSETHERENOTI NTHEMAILYET.

:D

i'm in the same boat, Z...haven't heard any info from 4frnt after getting my order in...
10-30-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by upallnight

i'm in the same boat, Z...haven't heard any info from 4frnt after getting my order in...

jesus, dude...120s, EHP 193s, and 138s?
10-30-2006, 09:22 PM
upallnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squatch

jesus, dude...120s, EHP 193s, and 138s?

+ spats....

yeah... there was no way i could refuse....
10-30-2006, 09:24 PM
mc_roon

^^^exactly what i was about to ask^^^

lotus 120, 138, EHP, AND Spats!!!

You officially have the best powder quiver. Are you going to add anything else soon?

Or, do you want to give me whatever one you like the least?;)
10-30-2006, 09:26 PM
pechelman

not to mention 190 gotama, 179 SV, 179 Bros, 190 wizards, and 190 g4s

even those are all pretty sick powderskis in their own regard
10-30-2006, 09:32 PM
upallnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by mc_roon

Or, do you want to give me whatever one you like the least?;)

well, since you asked so nicely ... :) maybe...
10-30-2006, 09:34 PM
marshalolson

fuck dude, you live in jackson and don't have some FFF's? your quiver is weak and needs work :nonono2:
10-30-2006, 09:36 PM
Z

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshalolson

fuck dude, you live in jackson and don't have some FFF's? your quiver is weak and needs work :nonono2:

Marshal "you NEED those" Olson to the rescue!!!

:eek:
10-30-2006, 09:39 PM
marshalolson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z

Marshal "you NEED those" Olson to the rescue!!!

:eek:

hey Z, you know what skis you would like? nothing that exudes machismo, thats for sure.
10-30-2006, 10:06 PM
upallnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshalolson

fuck dude, you live in jackson and don't have some FFF's? your quiver is weak and needs work :nonono2:

heheheheh... :D

been there, done that. owned iggies back in '98.. :)

would love to hop on a pair and am sure they ski really well, but i'm not a huge fan of the weight of the pairs i've felt.

i think the shoe is on the other foot...maybe i can be the one getting *you* to add some skis to your quiver....
10-30-2006, 10:20 PM
marshalolson

Quote:

Originally Posted by upallnight

i think the shoe is on the other foot...maybe i can be the one getting *you* to add some skis to your quiver....

:D :D :D :D :D :D

FKNA DUDE

that much is true for sure :yourock:
10-30-2006, 11:13 PM
upallnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshalolson

:D :D :D :D :D :D

FKNA DUDE

that much is true for sure :yourock:

a bird in the hand....

all the pre-orders i've done have been delayed.
10-31-2006, 01:00 AM
thebigeast

i talked to 4frnt the other day, ive been 4 told 3 to weeks before my order is ready to ship
10-31-2006, 01:01 AM
thebigeast

i am drunk, 3 to 4 weeks b4 they will ship
10-31-2006, 07:05 PM
Phill

How well can these turn? I am 6'3" 185. would I get owned by the trees?
10-31-2006, 07:34 PM
marshalolson

that depends on if you suck or not.

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