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4FRNT Skis EHP Alpine Ski
The 4FRNT EHP is back, and it’s been training all summer for this year’s deep-powder huckstompathon. All three sizes of Eric Hjorliefson’s 08/09 EHP Pro Model series are now cast on the popular zero-camber design of last year’s 186cm version, with 4FRNT’s new HI-LITEblock wood core and damp Q-45weave glass layup. Thanks to an extremely early rise in the tip and tail, the EHP looks like a slightly flattened full-reverse-camber ski—and it floats and smears like one in powder—but the flat, traditional sidecut underfoot provides much better hold and stability when you pop out onto the catwalk, open up the throttle in crud, or hit a patch of wind buff. The GS-length turn radius means the EHP is most comfortable ripping big, fast turns like the kind Eric prefers, but we found the shorter lengths reasonably maneuverable, at least out here in the West.
Bottom Line: Seek and destroy with Hjor.
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Almost the total package
By: Matthew Tabrys
March 20, 2009
Let me preface this review by saying that I when I skied these it was pretty firm and choppy, and didn't really get to test their versatility or floatation.
This ski is a true big mountain ski. It is pretty straight, with a long turn radius, and some early rise in the tip and tail to help with floatation and pivoting/smearing your turns in pow. It has a medium stiff flex to it, which is pretty sweet, and provides great stability. I skied them on a pretty firm day, and they held a great edge and were stable through all conditions. I took them off some 10 foot cliffs, and the landing was great. They absorbed a lot of the impact and didn't wheelie out like some other similarly shaped skis. 4FRNT makes really solid skis, and this one is no exception. They are really well built, and feel pretty solid underfoot. My only complaint about them was with regard to their carvability. They felt kind of hesitant to engage turns, and seemed more comfortable sliding the latter part of the turn. They were more slarve friendly than carve friendly. Which is fine, because they are designed to to ski bigger lines, which often involve sliding your turns out not carving them. I was just looking for something that would be more traverse friendly, seeing as how we have a lot of them at the bird. Overall, a super solid ski, that handles everything pretty well.
I'm 6'3" and 145 lbs. I own a pair of EP Pros and
I'm 6'3" and 145 lbs. I own a pair of EP Pros and I'm considering these in the 193cm as an everyday ski. I know many would consider this a powder ski, but I like my skis fatter. Are they a good option as an all mountain ski at Alta and Snowbird?
By: Alex Chalhoub
May 3, 2009
Yeah man these are a pretty good option if you like your skis fat. They hold an edge well, and float great in any amount of pow. They have a long turn radius though, so don't expect much in the short turn area, but they do skid turn good. Ripping GS turns is super fun though.
By: Shane O'Donnell
May 3, 2009
AMAZING
By: lett snø
April 2, 2009
just took these out in 2 ft. of fresh at big sky...AMAZING! they are the best big mountain sticks ive ever had. You can go big bomber long turns in the bowls or take em in the tight trees, no matter where they go their awesome. the 0 camber underfoot gives you a super nice surfy feel in the pow but also makes them really agile when your in a tight spot. They even work on groomers, if you keep your weight forward the whole way down you'll be smilin the whole way. (i'm 5'7 120 lbs. 16 year old and i could handle these like they were 10 cm shorter) they are great gotta get a pair and try em' out.
with the raised tail can you land switch in pow like you can
with the raised tail can you land switch in pow like you can on the hellbents or the ep pros?
By: aus2818587
March 16, 2009
These are different than the Hellbents and EP Pros. These skis do not have reverse camber to them. They are a flat ski with a longer contact surface than a reverse camber ski. And the tips and tails rise earlier than a traditional ski but do not raise off the ground nearly as much as the ep pros or hellbents. These are also a very stiff ski compaired to the soft flex patterns of the hellbents and ep pros.
By: GreenMan
March 17, 2009
These skis rock
By: Chris Matheson
February 26, 2009
Conditions encountered: Mank, tracked Mank, refrozen mank. These skis owned the nasty conditions. Skied the 186 length and they are great for me(6'3", 190lbs). Stable at speed, quick, easy turn initiation in tight trees. Even got these skis to carve turns on the groomers. Definitely could be a one ski quiver in Utah.
I have the possibility of buying these skis. I am 6' and
I have the possibility of buying these skis. I am 6' and 200, and I live in Andorra, country with a few days of not much powder.Can anyone tell me if they could be ok for me in 179? what about mounting point? Thanks.
By: Luis
February 4, 2009
If you are not skiing much powder, there are better skis out there for you. Look for something with a traditional sidecut and camber. It is going to handle variable conditions better than this ski. If you do get it, the suggested mounting point would probably be your best bet.
By: ESTtoMST
February 13, 2009
4FRNT Skis EHP Alpine Ski
By: Bob Baldwin
March 20, 2009
Possibly the most fun skis that i have ever used. i have the 186s and weigh 190 and they are all the ski that i would ever need. I skis trees way faster with these than any other ski. Super fun in pow and trees.
Highly recommended!
I was wondering if these skis can make it through tight trees
I was wondering if these skis can make it through tight trees if their so stiff and long? and how do they do for the rest of the mountain
By: lett snø
November 29, 2008
The turn radius is 39 to 40 meters so they are not quick skis, but if your strong enough you could manage, they are ment for big open line chargeing but if your good you could ski them anywhere. i don't know how fun they would be though. Actually, these skis are extremely quick due to the rocker tip and tail. This greatly reduces the effective edge on these. I have last years 193 which is essentially the same as this year with the exception of the tip being more low profile and early rise. It's awesome. It's fast and skis more like a 185 or so. I ski it on big open lines, chutes, and in the trees without hesitation.
By: Chone
December 16, 2008
FUN!
By: SpaceMac
February 23, 2009
These are by far some of the most playful skis I have been on in powder. The taper in the tip and tail lets the EHP just rip through deep snow. The skis are pretty much useless when you get out of the powder though. Would recommend to anyone who is looking to add a playful powder ski to their quiver.
Is 5 lbs 3 oz really the weight per pair? It seems odd that they
Is 5 lbs 3 oz really the weight per pair? It seems odd that they are half the weight of the BD Megawatt.
By: Re Wikstrom
November 3, 2008
yeah that can't be true. Even the lightest of touring skis aren't that light. That's the weight per ski. They are definitely on the heavy side.
By: Christophe V.
November 13, 2008
Great ski
By: N. Genovese
January 4, 2009
Ski is really fun. Super fast and great in powder. Only problem was its not very versatile. Wouldn't recommend for a one-quiver ski, but still fun.
Are these skis changed from last year? Im really looking closely
Are these skis changed from last year? Im really looking closely to buy these skis but i need more feedback. I really want a side view to see the early rise. Has anyone skied these? Whats the deal?
By: tneubank2190855
October 24, 2008
Here's the scoop: As mentioned in the text above, this years shapes are all based on last season's 186cm. It's a zero camber ski w/ early rise tips and tails. The 'rocker' isn't as exaggerated as say a Pontoon or the ARG, it's more mellow (think ObSethed). Also, it is a bit stiffer than what you'd expect from a flat camber/rocker/whatever kind of ski. I skied it last season at Snowbasin, UT late on a pow day and was really impressed with its stability in chopped up, skied out snow. This ski isn't a lazy surfer like my Pontoons, rather you'd be better off getting forward on these and really driving them. Oh, and if you're into it, mach 10 switch turns feel way safe on this rig. For the record, I'm 5'8" and 135lbs and was feeling sassy on the 186cm. I got to try quite a few of this season's skis last year and the EHP was definitely one of my favorites. Git some!
By: Elias the Terrible
November 26, 2008
Change me.
Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 179cm, 186cm, 193cm
- Dimensions:
- [179cm] 128 / 116 / 122mm; [186cm] 129 / 116 / 123; [193cm] 132 / 116 / 122
- Turn Radius:
- [179cm] 39m; [186cm] 40m; [193cm] 40 / 65m
- Construction:
- Q-45weave sandwich, Deflect ABS sidewall
- Core Material:
- HI-LITEblock full wood
- Base:
- ISOsintered
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Weight:
- [Pair, 186cm] 5lb 3oz (2360g)
- Recommended Use:
- Big mountain freeride, powder
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
