Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon Skis 2013

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This your one stop shop for your all mountain quiver. Say Hello to the 2013 Sir Francis Bacon. Why mess with perfection-LINE doesn't and kept this ski almost unchanged from the 2012 model. The comfort of the Maple Macroblock core zips atop the snow with little to no vibration or chatter; a sensational material unlike any other. LINE's classic Early Rise rocker in the tip with traditional camber underfoot throw down hard on the ice but waterski float in the fluffy white. Key suggestion with the Bacon: size up. 184cm was the most popular length purchased for the 2012 model and it turned like a 174cm on the groomers. Slice your turns like Marián Gáborík and lean on edge with these until your legs go numb. Mr. Pollard may have wrote his Opus for another ski, but he conducted his symphony with the Sir Francis Bacon.

Comments about Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon Skis 2013:

I am a 60 year ole skier who needed an injection of fun from my skis. Bought the Bacon's blind as all the reviews where so positive, and I can tell everyone it's all true. I used them for 4 days from 16 cm of fresh powder, off piste, tree's, steeps, moguls, and on the final day ICE. The bacon's handled all to my delight except for ice, but who wants to ski ice...Honestly these skies took 20 years of my age.They are very solid on groomers at speeds that made me laugh, and boy do they respond quickly in tight turns. The 16 meter turn makes the bacon's respond like a carver in tight trees and moguls. I found myself looking for air in places I would have turned away from my 07 model park skies and back country skies. Didn't have a chance try them in deep pow, but heading to Montana in Feb so hopefully I get to try them in knee deep pow, but don't feel like I am going to be disappointed in their performance...and if so then the I will just have to get me a pair of big fat pow skies..

Comments about Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon Skis 2013:

OMG! Too much fun on this ski. I like the SFB for its quick turning attitude while still killing it as a fat ski.

Comments about Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon Skis 2013:

This has to be one of the most fun skis I have ever been on. I rode them in a 184 and they felt a lot shorted because of how light they are. They carved super hard, surfed the soft snow and rolled over the crud. This really is your "do everything" ski. It has enough rocker in the tip and the tail to keep ya afloat in the deep soft snow, but enough camber profile to that makes it turn like a GS ski. The only thing this skis is missing is a side of pancakes. If you are looking for a 1 ski quiver…. Get this ski!!

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I didn't have a chance to try this last year after they slimmed up the waist. For a ski this wide it was very quick and could do a variety of turn shapes. I did find it to be a bit too lively some of the time as it wouldn't hold an edge on ice as well as I hoped. It seemed like an awesome ski if I only had one ski but would prefer something more specific to deep snow or hardpack

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Coming from the Influence 115, these felt liek a more relaxed ski. It was easy to make quick turns, and it floated through pow while cutting through chunder. Good all mountain ski.

Comments about Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon Skis 2013:

One ski quiver if you like with forgiveness in and out of turns. Plains like a boat at speed in deep snow while remaining solid underfoot.

Comments about Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon Skis 2013:

Wow, demoed these and bought them once I got home. Just playful and fun! The camber underfoot feels really nice is a carve, but the rocker makes them fun the rest of the time. Just get some, you won't regret it.

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For me this is the perfect One Ski. It will handle as much powder as I'm likely to see (I'm not doing any helicopter skiing) but is still solid and stable for high-speed runs down the groomers. I tried other fat skis, and either they weren't floaty enough for powder, or they were unstable on packed snow. These make me feel like superman - really nimble in deep powder in the trees.

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When looking to buy a pair of AM/powder skis, I was worried that I would loose the sure-footed carving abilities of my carving/race skis. After demoing skis from many manufacturers, I setteled on the Bacons for their combination of exceptional carving prowess as well as their ability to mash through crud, and glide in the powder. If you are looking for a powder-capable ski that can hold its own on the groomers, look no further.

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After looking over and demoing a number of different skis earlier in the season I decided the SFB would be the best fit for my one ski quiver. It can rip groomers, is light and nimble in the bumps, stays on top of the powder and handles the crud well. They are a blast to ski on- just playful and fun. The only time I was wanting more (as in a ski width the Opus's size) was with more than 2 feet of the deep and even then these skis were still a blast to be on and it was all smiles, laughter and high fives. Glad to see they are coming out with the 190 size for 13/14!

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I found these skis great in all different ski conditions. They even glide easily over slushy conditions.

Comments about Line Skis Sir Francis Bacon Skis 2013:

I was super excited to break out my new SFB's and I wasn't disappointed. They're nice & fat and very maneuverable. Can't say enough about the edges. The first couple of runs I was getting my bearings, trying to see where the limits were. But I just kept pushing, turning harder and harder and they continued to be grippy and stable at all speeds. Overall I'm very pleased.

SFB 178 cm with Marker Griffon bindings.

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I only have a couple days on these so far, but I am very impressed by their versatility. With very little new snow on an East Coast mountain, they carved amazingly. When we did get a bit of pow, they floated like a dream. They remained surprisingly buttery and playful despite the width underfoot. The one caveat I have so far is with their handling on hard packed moguls. Perhaps I'm still getting used to how they turn, but I had a bit of trouble pulling them around here and there. I'm sure it's something I'll figure out.

They are so confident underfoot - I bombed several runs to see how they did with speed and performing solidly. Can't wait to try these in new conditions.