I have been with 4frnt for 2 seasons, but my opinion and observations run much deeper from working as a ski tech in a shop for the last 5 years. I have seen more problems with surface than any other brand (with exception of bluehouse) than anything else, and we do not carry either brand. Its crazy how many jacked up skis we see when we did not even sell them in the first place. I have nothing but good things to say about the people that run the company, I respect the causjoy side of things, as a matter of fact i bought some dvds from causwell last week. But my opinion and observations of the skis come from me and my honest to God feelings about the company. I speak for me, not for 4frnt.