Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson is a bit just like the mad scientist of backcountry ski gear. His designed and creations function in each product that bears his title, from skis to boots to clothes. His work with 4FRNT skis has introduced some high touring skis into the world, along with the 4-LOCK Pores and skin Integration System out there on all pairs of skis within the 4FRNT Hoji assortment.
The thought course of behind the 4-LOCK pores and skin system is that this: skins are the one piece of apparatus that received’t impression downhill efficiency in the event that they weigh much less. In fact skins are nonetheless vital for the uphill efficiency, and reducing away an excessive amount of within the improper location might make going up an entire lot much less enjoyable.
By means of Eric’s experimentation, he discovered {that a} gap, finally referred to as the “Hoji Gap”, positioned 20 centimeters from the tail of the ski might scale back pores and skin size by as much as 12%, bettering uphill effectivity by lowering weight whereas having little to no impression on the downhill portion of backcountry snowboarding.
A self-locking pores and skin strap is threaded by the outlet, locking the pores and skin to the ski whereas eliminating tail clip slip or failure. The folded skins are extra compact, the burden is killed by just a few hundred grams, and also you’re a happier skier.
The 4-LOCK Pores and skin Integration System is accessible on all 4 choices within the 4FRNT Hoji assortment. This contains the Raven (104mm underfoot), the Hoji (112mm underfoot), the Renegade (122mm underfoot), and the Nevar (104mm underfoot).
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