Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

I skied it once before when the ski was first coming out and then got to spend a bunch more time on it towards the end of last season. If you like Eric's skis but feel they may be a bit too soft for you I would check out the improvements in the the Opus. When it debuted last year it still had they surfy influence of the the EP Pro but with some minor changes that made it a ski you could really have confidence in variable pow. Now in it's second year it continues to be a benchmark of refined powder skis. The taper and lower profile rocker in the tip and tail minimize resistance of snow building up both running flat and while turning keeping the ski on top and reducing effort. I like the attention to detail too, Thin Tips are nothing new to Line but I have yet to really see any other company incorporate this into their designs to help reduce swing weight. It's a great ski and I am sure Eric will once again come up with something great in the future but the Opus is as good as it gets right now.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

This ski is amazing, nothing wrong with its performance any where on the slope. When I was looking at this ski I though, wow these are pretty fat. But when I got to the pass and strapped them on I instantly for got about their width. Right away you can tell these skis are gonna carve up anything under them. They float like Styrofoam and turn like a ice skates. If you want a great ski that will float the pow, carve the groomers, turn in the trees, and get air in the park the the Opus is the ski for you. Enjoy

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

Only been able to use them three days, but really like how they perform

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

I demoed these at Crystal on a 25" powder day and was the first one down employee housing with them. It was absolutely epic and these skis did great. They float great and are really turny and playful. My only complaint is that they're not great at charging hard through crud, but that's not what their designed for so I can't complain

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

Float to the top, cut thru the crud!

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

I am really liking these skis. They've handled all the conditions I've had them in quite well. They are soft enough to be a bit playful and stiff enough to not flop around.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

The most amazing, versatile ski I have ever owned. Can ski anything on it at any speed with any turn shape. Almost never feel unstable or out of control with this ski. Even though it is a soft ski it blew through the crud and windpack, held its edge in steep, variable snow, and railed down the groomers. I don't think I'll ever have to try another ski.

The transition from the much stiffer, more traditional Sidestash to this ski was difficult, but by the second day these skis were already a blast everywhere on the mountain.

The tips chatter and chip on hard/bumpy groomers, which I think hurts me more than the ski. The graphics are as beautiful as this ski feels, and it's hard to see the tips do this.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

Very responsive on groomers. Didn't get to ski in deep powder but think they would be fun. Needed waxing.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

I took the Opus out in some heavy fresh snow with crust underneath. While it was turny and handled speed well it fealt a bit heavy cruising through the NW concrete. It definitely wore me out cruising through steep trees and bowls. Fun but a bit of a work out.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

Before I got out on EP's Opus', I didn't know whether to mount these skis on my wall (having, in my opinion, some of the best graphics on any ski), or to actually ski them. Fortunately they performed so well I guess I'll have to do both. My only complaint with this ski is that I had so little time on them. Being incredibly poppy, I felt more nimble on these skis than my 6'2" 200lb frame normally allows. Edges felt stable at speed inspiring plenty of confidence even for a shorter ski (maybe some day they'll make a version in my size). All around a very joyful ski even on a hard pack and groomer day. I can only imagine how fun these would be on a solid day of pow in the trees. For now, I'll keep dreaming.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

EP's Opus is an amazing powder ski that also cuts it on the groomers. The tapered sidecut allows the ski to maintain its float in the pow and to cut through any crud or mashed potatoes. The flex pattern and dynamics of the ski allows you to air it out in the backcountry with increased confidence. I cannot say anything bad about this ski and would recommend it to any skier needing a powder ski that can be skied for days after a storm.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

Good ski all around the resort. Would be ideal in more pow, but conditions didn't matter too much I still had fun.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

The Opus was a really fun ski. I am disappointed I didn't get a chance to ski it in the conditions in which I think it would most excel (powder) but I could tell from how it handled elsewhere that it is a fabulous all-around ski as well. Most of the stiffness in the ski is located right underfoot, and the tip and tail remain playful and agile. Somehow, the flex comes across as very natural given the pivoty nature of the ski. It definitely skis short, like many skis in its class. I can imagine this ski being very maneuverable and slashy in deep snow!

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! The Opus is back and unchanged from last season as a versatile big mountain slaying machine. Surprisingly quick edge to edge for 118 underfoot and agile in the trees on the 185 length. Not super ideal for crud though being that it's lighter weight and not super stiff. Truly a "great work" as the name implies.

Comments about Line Skis Mr. Pollard's Opus Skis 2013:

Fun and playfull. holds an edge well even in crud. Not too heavy. Confidence inspiring. A good platform to land on. Would love to own.