![]() ![]() In the steep & deep at Alta, pivoting was easy enough to quickly change direction or scrub speed in Eagle’s Nest but they felt stable enough in the open expanses of Ballroom that I was confident in the ski to not tip dive unexpectedly. ![]() The rocker profile and new construction handled most of what I threw at it exceptionally well. I took my own advice from my 2018 review of the Devastators and mounted these at -2cm from true center which I found to be a more fun, less "on rails" experience than going at recommended which is ~4.7cm back from true (still a relatively progressive mounting point). Did I make the mountain my playground with these? You’re goddamn right I did. I got these mounted up for the second half of the 20/21 season, which for me meant some powder days at Alta, spring slush at Brighton, and one day at Woodward Park City. An aspen-maple core, sintered bases, and 'Neotip' technology (neoprene in the tip for dampening and tip slap absorption) round out the spec sheet. The skis feature the now near-ubiquitous semi-cap/capwall construction, but the sidewall on these is pretty extensive, running most of the length of the ski. They’re stable enough for cruising at high speeds but you can still put some weight into them & get the skis to flex/bend how you want. I'd rate the flex as follows: 7 tip/10 underfoot/8 tails which is getting close to my daily drivers, the ON3P Kartel 108 which are a very stiff yet surfy ski. One last thing to note: the edges are 3/4 wrapped and I busted out my favorite detuning machine (Dremel) and did a light detune on the tips & tails and 1 pass underfoot before I rode these because I like my skis a little loose.Ī quick point on the flex: the new Devastators feel quite similar to the 2018 versions which is a good thing. The new rocker profile (Reflect Tech) still felt buttery smooth initiating turns and releasing from them to slash when scrubbing speed or making quick cuts in the trees, but did feel less twitchy. Adding to that, 4FRNT extended the flat underfoot section of their flat/reverse camber ski a little longer compared to the previous model, which had a tendency to feel squirrely when on hardpack. With the addition of a slight taper in both the tip & tail, this year’s Devastator’s should give you more freedom to slash & surf your way around the resort. Since I last rode the Devastator in 2018, they’ve changed up the shape of the ski enough to make a noticeable difference. Would they still be the ski to make the mountain my playground or did I have to look elsewhere for a fun, do-it-all ski for Utah? ![]() The previous iteration of the Devastator was a favorite of mine from when I did a review on those, so I was both excited and nervous to try the new ski. The Devastator has been a staple of the 4Frnt lineup for a number of years now but the 2021 ski, carried over to 2022 sees major changes from the tried and tested DNA. Review Location(s): Alta Ski Area, Grand Targhee, Brighton, Woodward PCĬonditions skied: Slush, chunder, trees & 10"+ pow days. Measured weight (each ski): 1987 & 2004 grams ![]()
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