Line Sir Francis Bacon Skis - Men's - 2012/2013

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Go big in the Line Sir Francis Bacon skis. They offer agility that stands up to anything you throw at them.

Ideal for advanced skiers who love fresh powder, the Bacons are also stiff enough to responsively handle variable terrain and big moves in the pipe
Designed by skier, artist and filmmaker Eric Pollard, the Line Sir Francis Bacon skis are his personal choice for versatility and fun
Core consists of light and strong maple wood stringers surrounded by aspen wood to provide power, stability and long-lasting responsiveness
Symmetrical flex pattern in the tip and tail allows responsive riding forward or backward
Tip and tail rocker floats high in backcountry powder whether skiing forward or switch; relatively low rise planes through powder instead of plowing up and over
Geometry of skis incorporates 5 different turn radii to create effortless turn initiation with solid edge hold and responsive exits
Widest points of the tip and tail are close to the center of the ski, reducing tail drag and hooking in powder
You'll notice the grippy feel of these skis on hardpack thanks to the extended length of the edges
Thin core and sidewall in the tips reduce weight and make skis easier to control
P-tex plastic sidewalls isolate vibrations, offering high-end damping characteristics
Steel edges seamlessly wrap around the entire tip, delivering superior carving and long-lasting performance
Increased thickness of a standard base and edges adds significant durability and impact resistance, and it lets you tune your skis many times throughout the season
High-quality sintered base retains wax and glides easily over snow
Base or topsheet color may vary from online photo
Requires bindings with wide brakes

Recommended rider weights are a general guideline. Please keep in mind that additional factors can affect which size will best suit your needs. If you have questions regarding ski and snowboard sizing, please contact us at 1-800-426-4840.

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Line Sir Francis Bacon Skis - Men's - 2012/2013

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2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Absolutely LOVE THEM

By Leo P

from San Jose, CA but ski mostly in Tahoe

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Pros

Good Carving Ability
Great Flotation
Smooth Ride

Cons

Best Uses

Downhill
Powder

Comments about Line Sir Francis Bacon Skis - Men's - 2012/2013:

First of all, these skis are AMAZING!

At first I thought they would be a little too wide underfoot (108mm), for an all around ski for California snow. I read review after review saying they work just fine for any condition, so I took the plunge… I'm glad I did. I just used them for the first time this previous weekend and had the chance to try them on a few different types of snow. I encountered icy, slush, hard pack and even some slight powder conditions. The Bacons excelled in every condition, the only time they chattered a bit was on the icy stuff, but I would almost expect any ski would have. When it came to the small amount of loose stuff and powder, these things just destroyed it. It was great! I can only imagine what it would be like to try a knee-high day with them, I just hope we get one soon!! They were fairly quick and very stable at speeds. I am extremely happy with their all around performance.

It didn't take much time to get used to them, and I'm sure my future experience with the Bacons will just get better and better. I will definitely keep another set of narrower skis for a day of solid ice and corduroy, but for any other condition, these will definitely be my go-to twigs.