4frnt Devastator vs 4frnt Wise
Skis comparison — 2013-2014 season
How they compare
the 4frnt Devastator leans more all mountain/powder, while the 4frnt Wise leans more freestyle / park. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. The 4frnt Devastator has a rocker profile (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel), while the 4frnt Wise uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The 4frnt Devastator targets advanced riders while the 4frnt Wise is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
4frnt Devastator
6
4frnt Wise
7
Powder
4frnt Devastator
6
4frnt Wise
3
Freestyle
4frnt Devastator
7
4frnt Wise
10
Freeride
4frnt Devastator
5
4frnt Wise
2
Stiffness
4frnt DevastatorN/A
4frnt WiseN/A
Versatility
4frnt Devastator
8
4frnt Wise
5
4frnt Devastator
4frnt Wise
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Powder
TerrainFreestyle / Park
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberRocker
CamberCamber
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
MSRP$229
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
184 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
183 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
4frnt Devastator
Older 4FRNT freeride ski — catalog seasons stop in the mid-2010s, so used pairs are leftover-only and usually well-worn. Inspect cores, edges, and sidewall separation carefully. Do not pay modern freeride prices for a Devastator just because the name still gets searched.