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Is the sir francis bacon enough for me

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Ace3+4
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so yeah im moving out west n was most likley going to get some sir francis bacon, Im 5'10 180lb
Will they be enough too work good on a powder day or do i need longer

Jul 26 2008 2:18PM
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b-kul
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ive heard they are pretty noodely so with your weight id say you need something stiffer.
Jul 26 2008 3:36PM
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TBarnes
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you definitely don't need anything bigger. The bacons are sick, i rode them all season and absolutely loved them. They definitely aren't noodly. You should get them, you'll be stoked.
Jul 26 2008 4:23PM
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Ace3+4
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... that prettys one agaisnt one, any more advice, ive never hit much powder, is 182 enough in lenth to have fun?
Jul 26 2008 6:27PM
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b-kul
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was just going on what ive heard whereas this guy has actually ridden them so i would go with what he says.
Jul 26 2008 7:16PM
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Triple_Strum
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I am 5'10" and 190 lbs and I highly enjoyed the Bacons this last year.  I had them mounted close to recommended and didn't have too much dive at all.  I think they would be perfect for you.
Jul 26 2008 7:37PM
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PacificRimJob
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they would be plenty for you if you like just warping in and out of sick powder turns.

not sure how they would handle at your weight in the crud, but they are a super fun stick. Try them out for sure.
Jul 27 2008 2:23AM
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MarkieR
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they feel really soft if you just stand there and flex them but they ski much much stiffer.  i was a bit hesitant when i initially mounted mine up last winter, but once i got them on the snow they were fine.  i'm 5'11" and around 180 and they supported my weight just fine.   i skied them nearly every day at either abay, keystone, breck, or loveland pass.  unless you're a serious big mountain charger, there's no way that these skis will not be enough. 
Jul 27 2008 1:10PM
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Ace3+4
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sick thanks guys, i think im going to go for it, im headind out for sunshine village next winter n i guess ill probably be doing some mini golf or trees
Aug 2 2008 3:16PM
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Kevski
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They'd be great for you. I've had fun in powder on center mounted invaders and I'm 6' (It wasn't the best, but still fun), so these would be great.
Aug 2 2008 3:24PM
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