Of course, the big talking point on the Nevar is its traditionally cambered profile—a big departure from Hoji’s design philosophy. He was resistant to the idea at first, but versatility wins. Let’s face it, not everyone skis blower pow every day.

For those outside interior BC, camber = edge hold, and that’s a feature worth embracing.

Beyond the camber, the Nevar shares core design DNA with the rest of the Hoji line:

• Turn radius: 22 meters

• Mount point: Relatively centered (though more on that below)

• Taper lines: Long taper in both tip and tail

• Climbing skin system: 4-Lock compatibility

• Construction: Aspen/maple core, full-length carbon stringers, neoprene-infused tip

The flex pattern is round and progressive , with:

• A stiff section underfoot

• Medium flex in the tips and tails

• Stable, not noodly—but not an inbounds bruiser either

🔧 Mount Point Insight

While most 4FRNT skis ski great at the recommended mount, the Nevar felt better 1.5cm forward . It brought more tail, slightly looser turns, and a more playful, slashy feel.

📍 Where We Tested:

• Grand Targhee Resort (hardpack and groomers)

• Teton Pass + Grand Teton National Park (alpine, variable, and storm conditions)

I skied everything from chalk to 15"+ of fresh and high alpine windboard. The Nevar shined most as a "tool-meets-toy" hybrid.

While it put a smile on my face in deep snow, it lacks the float of its bigger siblings the Hoji and Renegade, but that’s ok. Where I found the ski to really shine was ripping around in what we like to call “high-alpine variable” here in the Tetons. It’s the kind of snow we experience during cold high pressure systems when it’s time to go adventure skiing and exploring in the alpine. Those days typically include everything from firm windboard, to a few inches of windblown pow, to crunchy, crusty, or manky snow. In other words, a true mixed bag that requires precise ski technique and alternating between big open freeride turns, controlled jump turns, and everything in between.

The Nevar eats that sh*t up, and confidently skis at high speeds through the stuff, taking the edge off chattery surfaces. The neoprene-infused tip visibly looks like its flopping around all day long, but the edge hold is incredible, with the ski flexing around and absorbing surface irregularities.

Finally, hop turning in steep and committing terrain like couloirs is pleasantly predictable. The low swing weight of the ski comes around easily, and the damp core, long turn radius (shallow sidecut) and camber combine to let the skis really bite into steep, firm surfaces.