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4FRNT Skis TNK Ski - 2009 - 2009 BCS

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TNK Ski - 2009
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When clicking into your skis means being in the air as much as on the snow, the 4FRNT TNK Ski gives you podium-worthy performance that hucks, spins, flips, and stomps with the best of them. 4FRNT’s premier park & pipe ski and Niklas Karlstrom’s signature model, the TNK returns this year with an improved core profile for landing huge aerials and a sintered race base for unswerving speed in the pipe.

  • Fully wrapped edges added durability for season after season of abuse
  • LITEblock wood core won’t weigh you down when throwing big air
  • Nearly symmetrical shape makes for effortless switch riding
  • X4 Dampening System uses laminated elastometric rubber foil for an extra smooth ride

Bottom Line: Go big or go home with the TNK Ski.

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I'm looking for a second pair of skis for bump skiing in

I'm looking for a second pair of skis for bump skiing in the east. This ski looks the best, nobody seems to make a straight bump ski any more. I'm 45, expert skier, ski mainly bumps in PA. Any one able to give me a review on this ski in the bumps or any other reccomendations? Looking at 175 length. Thanks in advance.

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August 16, 2010

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These are light, poppy and have awesome dampening properties. Look no further.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
August 17, 2010

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Rating for this product: 5

More pop than corn

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December 21, 2009

These skis are great park skis. Super poppy and light for jumps or pipe. The race base is great, just keep it maintained. For a super light setup get the deadbolt 15 bindings.

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Is the price of the ski include the binding

Is the price of the ski include the binding

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August 5, 2010

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That's a negative chief.

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August 5, 2010

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Rating for this product: 4

Fast, light, and solid for park experts

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December 28, 2009

I like these skis quite a bit in a 180. Not exactly what I need, but I wanted to try a park ski.
I wanted a jib ski that favored hard pack, and would ride well switch. I picked these up cheap and figured they'd be just what I wanted to add to my quiver. All my other skis are over 100mm in the waist, so this was going to be my only hard snow ski. I mounted them with BD 02 bindings and had no control. So after one day of that, I slapped on some Hammerheads. The control really improved, but the ski still didn't ride how I wanted.
My groomer style is to either go incredibly fast with long turns and straight-lining, or switch skiing mixed with some low spins and moon-walks. I don't go huge on big kickers and tables. I don't ride rails or boxes. A softer, wider ski would be better for me, I think.
For someone who does like big park stuff, these would be great. Super fast base, and solid construction. The top sheet chips, though, but whatever. Wear your battle scars with honor- just maintain the bases.
Poppy, snappy, solid, fast, and light. Killer ski.

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How would these compare to some line chronics? stiffer? softer?

How would these compare to some line chronics? stiffer? softer? worse allmountain?

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March 18, 2010

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softer, chronics were a better, more durable ski from my experience, tho neither is that durable.

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April 19, 2010

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Much better construction than the Chronic. Pretty similar feel, but the TNK is a little damper and has less torsional flex. Great base material, edges are strong, but the top sheets chip a lot. I also like the Antics or Mr. from Bluehouse skis, or the Nine Life from Surface. Bluehouse is a great grassroots ski company with excellent warranties and unbelievable prices. The Antics are like $275 new. Check 'em out. Good luck.

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March 18, 2010

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Rating for this product: 4

Great Park Ski

By: Backcountry.com Employee
September 8, 2010

I have limited time on this ski. My brother skis it has his main park ski. My sister also has one of the shorter sizes for her park ski. From my limited time on the ski I can tell that I would love it. It has a nice stiff flex, which would really allow it to work all over the resort, but it is really poppy as well. 2 things that I love in a park ski.

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What is the flex like on these skis? I freestyle tele and like

What is the flex like on these skis? I freestyle tele and like a softer ski because of the tele aspect.

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February 2, 2010

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I am actually on some Armada ARV right now and they work beautifully. But I have heard that 4frnt does make stiffer skis. Thanks.

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February 3, 2010

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As my review below says, I found these skis to be a bit too stiff for freestyle tele skiing. They have a lot of camber, and a progressive flex. I couldn't really seem to find the right way to ride them. I tried pushing them really fast, but they seemed squirrely. I tried low speeds, and they just didn't give me enough carve. I would check out the Rossignol S3, the Sickbird, Fischer Misfit, K2 Sodo, or the Line Blend. All those I have found to serve the telemark freestyle niche really well. Good flex, good pop, forgiving, aggressive, and solid. Most of the park and pipe skis from 4frnt, Armada, and freestyle oriented alpine ski manufacturers tend to be too stiff for telemark skiing. But that's just, like, my opinion, man. If I were to buy a skinnier freestyle ski, I think I'd go for the S3. I love early rise, even on hard snow.

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February 2, 2010

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome skis from an awesome company.

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May 9, 2010

These sticks rock. They are super stable at high speeds, and with the race base you can get flying down those groomers. Top sheet is unique never seen it on another ski before. It has an anti scratch surface, and the graphic is pretty sick. The sides chip pretty easy but that doesn't affect the ride at all, just cosmetic but they look good a little beat up.

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More pop than corn

5 star rating

By: Jonathan Hackbarth December 21, 2009

These skis are great park skis. Super poppy and light for jumps or pipe. The race base is great, just keep it maintained. For a super light setup get more...

Fast, light, and solid for park experts

4 star rating

By: Jack Wizo December 28, 2009

I like these skis quite a bit in a 180. Not exactly what I need, but I wanted to try a park ski.
I wanted a jib ski that favored hard pack, and would more...

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Lengths:
135cm, 145cm, 155cm, 165cm, 175cm, 180cm 
Dimensions:
[135cm] 111 / 73 / 101mm; [145cm] 111 / 74 / 99mm; [155cm] 99 / 76 / 96mm; [165cm] 106 / 82 / 102mm; [175cm] 112 / 86 / 108mm; [180cm] 115 / 89 / 111mm 
Turn Radius:
23.1m 
Construction:
Q-45weave sandwich, Deflect ABS sidewall 
Core Material:
LITEblock wood 
Base:
Sintered 2000 
Tail:
Twin 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Weight:
[175cm] 8.2 lbs 
Recommended Use:
Park & pipe skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year