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I am an instructor and have worked with a lot of women who are good intermediate skiers, but whose skiing is held back because they don’t have skis designed for them. This is a lightweight and responsive ski but with great vibration control so it holds an edge in variable conditions extremely well.

I bought a pair for my wife who never believed she was good enough a skier to tell the difference between skis, and she was blown away by these skis. Great all mountain intermediate skis for most skiers.

Great style that harkens back to the great classic Rossignol strato skis of the 70’s, a major contributor to the Rossignol legacy.

Rented them as demos at Berkshire East. Had a choice between these and the blackops. Really glad i chose these; great carving on groomed and ice runs. Extremely stable and predictable. The control i had higher speeds was the best i ever experienced.

These are the skis i want to purchase for any groomed East coast skiing. Can’t recommend enough.

I rented these skis as an intermediate skier. They did everything I needed and more. It is clear that the skis potential far outstrips my ability to use them. These are clearly a ski that would provide me with years of use without limiting my progress.

I really dislike all the marketing brands do. Every review is “this revolutionary 3 layer 3D Apex Tech ski rewards a forward stance blah blah blah”. Most skis of a general weight and shape ski VERY similarly.

I’ve learned this the hard way, as a guide and patroller going through a pair or two a year, always chasing the new “best” ski I skied them for around 100 days in northern Utah and the volcanoes But sometimes there IS a ski that is way better than others in its class.

And this is one of them. Ditch the race skis, the 75mm skis, your ultralight 90mm skis. get some Objectives. The standard! It is easy to turn, super intuitive, and weirdly able to surf and bust for its size.

I was super stoked for the scaled versions of the Voile Objectives and was looking forward to easier trail skis out without having to put skins back on and or duck walk up short uphills. Sadly to say the scaled version of the Objectives where extremely disappointing.

Took them out for the first time this weekend after getting them mounted. On slope performance was good. What was disappointing was the trail ski out was so slow I came to a stop and my team members turned around to start looking for me wondering if I had fallen and hurt myself.

Going in I knew the scales would slow the ski down. But was not expecting that the scales on the skis would deem them un-usable for me. I cannot recommend this ski at all. It is also disappointing that this is not well documented anywhere on dealers or manufacture websites.

This ski opened up tour options I would never consider with just skins. Long, flat approaches are faster and more efficient. I kinda forgot how much fun kicking & gliding can be on its own too. I was also pleased to find how well this ski turns.

Even though it’s narrow by today’s standards it has shined in fresh powder up to 10″, soft faceted snow, and even wind affected snow. I have not skied it in firm conditions, but I have the impression it’s more of a soft snow ski.

As noted this ski is slower on low angle gliding descents. It does not skate nearly as well as skis without pattern either. Double poling & double poling with kick are good tools to have with these skis.

I have paired this ski with Dynafit PDG (gen 1) boots and Superlite 2. 0 bindings. It’s a light, capable set up that’s brought me a lot of joy!.

As always, Lego brings functionality and fun to this set! My granddaughter, age 6, absolutely loves it. She assembled it with minimal help, and works the lift on her own easily, as the design is simple and smooth.

Keep up the great work, Lego!.

I bought this a few weeks ago for my granddaughter. She just turned eight. She found the set challenging to put together and was very proud of the finished product. She continues to play with this set using her very vivid imagination.

Daughter loves it. She had found the instruction, downloaded it (free) from Google and has assembled it no problem.

Overall I’m a little disappointed with my Renegades 191’s. I’m 6’1, 205lbs, expert skier and I used these as my 1 ski quiver for about 35 days last year; home mountain Crested Butte, with trips to Snowbird, Silverton, and heli in AK.

My main gripes are twofold, first, the float isn’t as good as I’d expect for the fattest ski in 4frnt’s lineup (or just Hoji’s lineup?). Second, I wish these were stiffer. Looking back, I’m not surprised that I have these issues because I’ve heard Hoji is like 150/160lbs, and I’m a bigger guy at 205lbs.

So maybe it’s plenty of float and stiffness for someone 50lbs lighter than me. As far as different conditions you’ll encounter, when you take these on the frontside, obviously you shouldn’t expect much b/c they’re a powder ski, but with the right conditions they can hold an edge pretty well on groomers, though if I push too hard the front of my tips frequently wash out (again no surprise there).

In bumps I’ve been disappointed because they often hook and lose their line (maybe it’s me, but I’ve had more luck on fatter skis in bumps; main point of reference the discontinued Icelantic Gypsy 125’s).

Soft chop, I wish they were stiffer because I get bucked around pretty good when charging. Powder, they have great float, but I’m not blown away (do I sound like a powder snob?). Where these skis really excel is in powder around tight trees.

They’re very maneuverable in soft snow and it’s very intuitive to smear them around in powder; this is fun. It pains me to write a critical review because 4frnt is a great company, I’ve had previous pairs of 4frnt’s that I absolutely loved (bring back the 4frnt Gaucho’s!), and I really wanted to love these skis (by the way, the graphics are SICK), but maybe it helps a skier like myself somewhere out there.

The 2021/22 Hojis are a great powder ski with a beautiful graphic. I have them as a touring setup with shift bindings. They have done well touring and I have only slipped on very steep tracks that should really have been tracked not as steep.

I have also used them in the resort. You can charge with them in powder and soft snow. On hardpack they perform ok. My resort powder skis are the Moment Deathwish which also perform very well in powder; however, the Deathwish also performs exceptionally well on hardpack for being such a fat ski.

If you are deciding between the two for a pure powder ski, I would honestly go with whichever has the better graphic or which one you can get cheaper. If you plan to use the ski on hardpack or even occasionally icy runs, I would definitely choose the Deathwish.

I would say the deathwish could even be a one ski quiver if you ski a lot of pow.

Strengths: – Superb float in the pow – Stability at speed / no speed limit – also in choppy conditions – Extremely nimble for its width – can turn this ski on a dime in the soft stuff – Great for touring +/- 1,000m vert (bring mohair skins to maximize glide) – Long tail accommodates back seat landings without that classic washout – Does a better than expected job on groomers for a ski this wide Weaknesses: – Full rocker profile translates to a harsher ride in hard conditions than a cambered ski – Forward mounting point may not be for everyone (if you’re old school and like to drive the tips, the Renegade will take some getting used to) Summary: In a nutshell, this is the most fun ski I’ve owned.

With a pair of Rotation 12s mounted at the factory recommended line, the Renegade has become my go-to out of bounds ride – but I also ski it inbounds when snow conditions are good. I am simply amazed at how nimble it is given its stiffness, and it absolutely rocks in the trees (a pleasant surprise).

There is basically no speed limit on this ski and it’s incredibly stable when you let it run. Also, the rocker profile let’s you shut it down quick if needed despite its R30 (quicker than you’d expect).

It’s become the ski that I always bring along on ski trips (often as a pair #2) – just in case. On a bluebird powder day, there is no need to look further than the 4FRNT Renegade. Model year: 2019/2020 Riding style: Powder / touring Length of ski: 184 cm Riders weight: 67 kg Riders length: 175 cm.

Performance is great. Construction quality is extremely poor. After only a few outings the top sheet of the skis broke off all along the edges due to poor design – edges are square with no metal protection.

After one season the skis look awful. Most skis have curved edges with metal protection. I submitted a warranty claim which was denied. Warranty claim process was long and tedious ang given the run-around.

Excellent performance if you don’t mind skiing with skis that look just awful. I am an expert skier with 50 years of skiing experience. I will never again buy Salomon skis.

I just got these, and the mountain opened this past Friday. I was on the third chair that morning and the first skier. So I was making first tracks in the groomers. Later I went off into the trees and found some crusty off piste.

Then later I found the scrapped off loose packed powder. The next day I skied with a friend who was just returning to skiing after a 30 year hiatus. We started on the green slopes and I worked with him on using contemporary shape skis for 3 runs before moving to the intermediate trails.

So my first weekend analysis is that these skis responded without much force on my part. I was able to focus on the trails, the terrain, other skiers, and off-piste crust while my skis responded seamlessly.

I enjoyed that and recommend them at this point as a great addition to your arsenal for your All-Mountain needs. Looking forward to skiing more challenging terrain and conditions. Also curious as to how these skis will respond to 7 inches of fresh and clumpy “Sierra Cement”.

I have been wicked impressed with the Stance 90 and how well it’s handled the variety of weird conditions present in Central Vermont so far this winter. I’ve skied everything from slushy bumps to solid refrozen ice on these skis without any complaints.

Even once the snow conditions improve, it’ll be a hard choice to not pull the Stance off the rack over other options when it’s time to hit the mountain. Perfect all-mountain ski for the unpredictability of East Coast winters.

I’e skied with these ski’s last weekend and they are a smooth ride, like them a lot for the easy runs I’m doing these days with my 5 year old.

Worked well on both groomed and ungroomed terrain. Good control and easy maneuvering for turns. Pretty good edge for handling the icy spots in the Northeast.

Perfect skis no problem

I started skiing at a young age and switched to snowboarding 20 years ago. Occasionally I would ski if conditions were groomed and hard-packed. My kids are now learning to ski and it’s easier for me to ski with them than snowboard, and on our last trip to BC to ski, there was no new snow for a week.

I tried these skis and had so much fun on them! They carve beautifully and are incredibly light. They are a great all-mountain ski. I also tried the 92 underfoot Armadas in 164 and didn’t like them as much.

They were a bit too stiff for me. For reference I’m 5’4 and 160lbs, intermediate to advanced skier.

Lightweight, directional all mountain ski with a more playful on snow feel. One of my favorite skis for bumps and trees. The front of the ski is compliant enough and the tail stiff enough to be easy yet supportive in tighter spots and bumps.

The ski requires some input to initiate a turn, but once on edge, the ski bends easily and holds an edge well. Has good energy out of turns and for how light it is, is far more stable than expected. Could easily be a good one ski quiver for someone prioritizing bumps and off trail riding, or someone who wants one ski to do short tours on as well as riding in resort.

As a pro avy instructor, I have had numerous BD skis over the years and these are by far the best. I wondered about getting the 104, but went with 98 and that was a fantastic decision. I mounted them with Atomic Warden MNC bindings to use with my AT boot for inbounds skiing only.

They are perfect for Steamboat conditions where you are skiing trees, bumps, and groomers. Although this is not a carving ski, with 98 under the boot you can really rip short radius or GS turns on groomers – the ski wants to turn.

When it snows, the early rise in tip floats up in soft snow. For day in day out conditions this is really all you need. I like the wood core as I don’t like super heavy metal skis. You can drive the ski from the front, but you can use a centered stance and pivot when in tight spaces.

They turn easily, but they are not a noodle. These are a great all around in-bounds ski, and BD finally got it right – made in the Blizzard factory makes good sense!.

First, just buy them. Second, if you need some reasons, here they are: 1) Performance is amazing. I came from two previous models of Rossi Soul 7 (180cm) which I found were a little “metallic” feeling for my liking.

I was looking for a better balance and feel for all mountain. a ski that would feel stable on the groomers well while being able to turn easily in the bumps and float in powder. I sized appropriately to the 172 (5’7″, 145lbs) and I think this is the right fit.

2) I thought the graphics were maybe a bit boring, but the abstract branding really grew on me. 3) You won’t be like everyone else on the hill.

These skis are a great all-mountain board. They are super playful and go edge-to-edge quickly. They are nice and damp with much less chatter than many past BD skis I’ve skied. I’ve got them mounted 1.

5 cm back from boot center and they feel very balanced and don’t ski “short” like many early-rise skis do.

I LOVE my skiis. I’m a girl from Colorado and I’ve loved skiing since I was about 8. In the last few years I’ve went to our local ski resorts every Sunday and I’ve been working really hard to be a good skier.

Last season was huge for me, because all I did was blacks and occasionally a blue. So I’ve awarded myself this year with a pair of Black Crows skiis. These skiis are awesome and great for a skier who challenges themselves and looks for new adventures.

I love the fact that I got these skiis for a really good price. I am a college student and when I found these skiis on Evo, I purchased them within minutes. The customer service I received was a 10/10, I ordered my skiis on a Tuesday and received them that Thursday, I’ve never experienced services like this before.

The package came in a neat box, no damage whatsoever. I love this website and now I have even found myself coming back to find ski bindings and boots for my skiis. I would highly recommend this website so anyone who’s out for an adventure!.

I noticed a major difference after switching to these skis. My previous skis were K2s and weren’t ideal for powder. These float over powder and feel stable when carving through ice. They’re light to carry and the twin tips have been fun.

The bindings I purchased have 90mm brakes. Very happy with my new skis! #sweepstakes.

I had been eyeing Black crows for 2 months and eventually got the camox birdies as a Christmas gift to myself. I am absolutely in love with them. I was debating between these or the captis birdie and ultimately chose these as they seemed like a better all mountain option.

These skis let’s you rip and carve on the groomers, are great in the bumps and float pretty well in powder too. I’m 5’2 and went with the 162s, took a little bit of getting adjusted to but they are forgiving and definitely very sturdy skis.

Once of the best decisions I’ve made!.

Didn’t ski for 20 years. Rented one time then bought these less then a year ago. I rode these as hard as you could. I never hit a park tho. But for carving it’s the best and I fly down the hill. Anyone getting back into sking these are a must.

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You have the powder ski. You have the carver. You have the park, and the all mountain. How about and 87 underfoot, playful, carvey, swallowtail? If you’ve got every ski you need in your quiver, this is the one you’re missing.

87 underfoot with a tight 13 meter turn radius, this ski is meant to play. If you carve too hard, you’ll definitely feel some instabilities. But if you’re looking to cruise down groomers, pop off of side hits etc.

this ski has the goods thanks to a partial twin tip and some wide tips and tails.

Taking this ski out, I had no idea what to expect. Seeing the bright orange graphic and the split tail I knew I was intrigued. This ski did not disappoint, it’s hard not to have a fun time riding these.

The turn radius is super short so you can make very tight nimble turns. It’s also a twin shape with soft/playful tips and tails so you can do butters and ride it switch. This thing just turns the mountain into a playground.

Might not be something I’d want as my only ski but would make a great addition to the quiver.

With an 87mm waist and 13m turning radius, the Mirus Cor is a lot of fun to carve hard and tight, rather than smooth and drawn out. Overall it’s a ton of fun on-piste and that’s helped by a fairly centered mount point and feel in the air, perfect if you love side hits between ripping groomers.

Still, with a 133mm tip width and heavy rocker profile, this ski touts some soft snow versatility as well. Definitely a great ski if you’re looking for something nimble and exciting.

The K2 Poacher makes the whole mountain your playgroun that preserves its playful nature while improving its ability to hold up to the highest speeds and largest airs on the mountain. The perfect balance between the confidence to shred anything and the playfulness to jib to your heart’s content.

Very competitive prices, fast service – despite having read somewhat unfavorable reviews, my experience with Ekosport was premium. Can only recommend shopping there.

Had no problem buying these skis. Great customer experience and came in exactly when @Evo said it was going to. Skis brand new, perfect condition, couldn’t be happier. Thank you Evo Team!

Need winter back! Haven’t ridden yet. Customer service and shipping from EVO was exceptional! Exactly as advertised, 10 out of 10, highly recommend.

Excellent ski for all mountain. Price is reasonable. turn radius is good to comfortable ski. Binding is easy to set up on ski.

Wonderful ski for hanging on East Coast ice, quick in the turns and tenacious grip on hard surfaces. Dan in Customer Service was excellent in answering my questions and assisting in getting the right bindings for me.

Shopping at EVO is always a great experience!.