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It's hard to forget a ski legend like CR Johnson anyway, but stomping a big backcountry 3 on his meticulously designed 4FRNT CRJ Ski could be the best way to make sure you don't forget. This ski has seen very little change since he poured his soul into it, and for good reason. The wood core and pro-perfected profile dish out buttery flex in pow and gorilla-strength grip in the chalky chop so you can make the whole mountain your playground just as CR intended.
- The Hi-Lite Woodcore Block uses poplar and beech to provide a playful platform with lots of rebound for spinning, slarving, and buttering up fat pillows
- Handmade sandwich construction fuses the core, fiberglass, base, and top sheet between the sidewalls for strength and stability during face-melting speeds
- The raised tip and tail are tapered to bring the edge contact closer to your boot for better control and float in everything from deep pow to manky crud
- Traditional camber and sidecut grab old snow and cat tracks so you can still get rowdy weeks after a storm
- X4 Dampening system features rubber foil between the edge and core to silence chatter during high-speed turns, without giving up CR's engineered flex
- Long-lasting Q45 fiberglass sheets add longitudinal and torsional stiffness for sustained raging on crud and hardpack between righteous Tahoe dumps
- Deflect ABS sidewalls and a 360 full wrap metal edge channel the power from your ski-bum legs directly to the snow for controlling your downhill destiny
Bottom Line: Turn the deep and steep into your playground.
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I am 5'10'' and 130 lbs and want to ski lots of trees,
I am 5'10'' and 130 lbs and want to ski lots of trees, i currently have some 179 silencers and am getting used to the length of the ski, but I am wondering what length of the CRJ's you would recommend for me.
By: Hans Pederson
December 16, 2011
these have pretty straight sidecut and ski short. i'm 5'10 and 155 riding the 180cm's. i don't think i would want to go longer if slashing turns in trees was my goal. that straight edge wants to gun and never look back.... fyi the 180's are as long as my 188 s7's but don't waste as much legnth in the tips.
By: rowan
January 5, 2012
Go with the 188's! They ski super short!
By: Riley
December 22, 2011
I would go with the 180's if you're a "good" skier, 184s will be too much for you in the trees
By: Ali Samieivafa
December 17, 2011
Orgasmic
By: Riley
December 6, 2011
This ski performs well in all conditions especially powder and is super easy to turn! The reverse sidecut in the tip and tail make slashing turns so much more fun than your normal sidecut ski. Skiing is sooo much more fun on these guys! Very lightweight as well so you can really throwdown on whatever your into. I bought a pair for my girlfriend too and her skiing has improved significantly! My favorite ski for sure! 4FRNT has their skis dialed! Thanks C.R. and Matt for designing such an amazing ride! RIP CRJ
I'm 5'9, 145 lbs. I'm 23, a good skier, and I prefer
I'm 5'9, 145 lbs. I'm 23, a good skier, and I prefer to ski tree runs in CO. Do you think the 172 would be ok, or do I need to size up?
Thanks!
Dylan
By: Dylan Cobb
November 26, 2011
Go with the 180 or 188 for sure! They ski very short. The 172 is way too short for you. My girlfriend is 5'6" 125 lbs and she can throw the 172's around just fine!
By: Riley
December 6, 2011
Sweet thanks. So does that mean you think I'm kinda in between a 172 and 180? I was thinking that too, but leaning towards the 172 for better maneuverability in the trees.
By: Dylan Cobb
November 26, 2011
172 sounds good but that is as small as you should go.
By: John
November 26, 2011
More than a ski
By: Matt Sterbenz
December 3, 2011
The CR mends the divide between what we think an all mountain ski should do nd what one is capable of. There comes those days when you are not quite sure if the mountain is socked in or just simply ski'd out. The CRJ is a go-to ski for any day. It utilizes a traditional ski geometry and feel under foot with a sidecut and camber profile suitable for low speed, cross fall-line orientation as well high speed scrubs (not sure the terminology there, all the more reason to buy them). When in soft snow, the exaggerated rocker tip and tail profile enable the skier to stay in the aggressive posture driving the tips. CR left us a couple years ago but this ski is one hell of a momento. Sincerely, Matt Sterbenz. CR's friend, ski partner and owner of 4FRNT.
mounted up
By: las2852438
December 7, 2011
By: Steve
December 8, 2011
Where did you mount those bindings at?
Matt Talks About The CRJ SKi
By: Dustin Robertson
November 15, 2011
Matt why am I uploading vidoes for you?
Does this ski work on Ice or grommers ?
Does this ski work on Ice or grommers ?
By: John Griffin
October 31, 2011
They work great on groomers once you get used to them! Wicked amounts of fun!
By: Riley
December 6, 2011
With slight standard camber and slight standard side cut . . . yes! Very fun.
By: Steezy Pops
November 2, 2011
Crj
By: las2852438
December 6, 2011
Hey guys if ur from the east I'm sure a lot of your local shops don't carry this bad boy on the racks and your thinking about ordering it... but its hard to pick a ski with out feeling it out first. Thats where i was. I took the risk of ordering it and couldn't be more happy. Backcountry had the lowest price best guarantee and quick delivery. The ski is flexy tip and tail and the spring back isn't harsh. ski has a thick underfoot which makes it stable and stiff under your boot. Real wood core showing in the ski its not a picture like most companies do. With saying that remember that every ski is not going to look like the one above every core is different. Has a rocker tip and tail more in the tip less in the tail. Due to conditions right now I've been holding off on riding it. I mounted on some marker barons so i can still ski the mountain and skin when we get the sleds out on the trails. Looking forward to the season bring on the snow. ~ Mike.
Size help. I'm 5'10, 180 pounds. I want either the 180
Size help.
I'm 5'10, 180 pounds. I want either the 180 or 188.
I'm a good skier, I love the long gs turns but want to be in control in tight spaces as well.
By: fil4892631
September 22, 2011
Because of the early rise this ski rides short. 188 for Sure
By: Steezy Pops
November 2, 2011
Im your same size and am more of a pillow/tight tree skier than open bowl skier, I have last years 188 and wouldn't want it shorter.
By: Alkyy
October 31, 2011
I'm 6'2"/195lbs. and skied the 188's last season and didn't have a problem with them. They don't have as much rocker in the tip and tails as others but you don't notice, cause they are still really nimble in the trees and tight spots and surf the pow with the best of them. Also having less rocker in the t&t they have more edge contact for those GS turns.
By: James McCalvy
September 25, 2011
Change me.
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Orgasmic
This ski performs well in all conditions especially powder and is super easy to turn! The reverse sidecut in the tip and tail make slashing turns so much more...
More than a ski
The CR mends the divide between what we think an all mountain ski should do nd what one is capable of. There comes those days when you are not quite sure more...
- Length:
- 164 cm, 172 cm, 180 cm, 188 cm
- Dimensions:
- [164 cm] 120 / 109 / 117 mm; [172 cm] 122 / 112 / 120 mm; [180 cm] 126 / 115 / 124 mm; [188 cm] 130 / 118 / 128 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (180cm) 27 m
- Profile:
- early rise tip and tail, traditional camber underfoot
- Construction:
- sandwich
- Core:
- wood
- Base:
- sintered 2000
- Tail:
- twintip
- Binding Included:
- no
- Weight:
- (pair, 180cm) 9 lbs 12.8 oz, (pari, 188cm) 10 lb 6.4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- big mountain freeride, powder, backcountry freestyle
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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