Last season I took the Line Sir Francis Bacon out at Squaw two days after a storm. The snow was funky, cut up, and firm in places, but there was still a bit of soft stuff to be found. The early taper made these skis super predictable in the weird snow conditions. I never caught an edge. There was enough sidecut to make quick turns in the powder in some thick woods below the treeline, and when I headed up to the upper mountain, the ski was stiff enough for some choppy straightlines. I even took a couple of laps through the park on it, which was surprisingly fun for a ski this wide. At the end of the day, I skied the entire way down to the base switch with ease. I’d recommend the Bacons to anyone looking for a wider all mountain ski with a freestyle focus.

Labels: 2009 LINE SIR FRANCIS BACON SKI, 2009 Line Skis, Product Reviews