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Elizabeth replacement / building a quiver

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iffe
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As the title says, I have Line Elizabeths. This is my second season on them. They're starting to show some age so I think I'll get some new skis for next year. I'm not going to get rid of the Elizabeths though, they're still gonna be my park-rail-jibbing skis.

So I thought about the Line Sir Francis Bacons, next year with the rocker. They would be my all-mountain skis but some park too, mostly jumps. I was wondering about the flex on them. How stiff are they? Probably stiffer than the Elizabeths, but are they stiffer than for example the Anthems? If so, then how much? Basically, are they a soft-medium or a medium-stiff ski?

All other info regarding Sir Francis Bacons and park skiing is welcome. I'm sure they'll be great on groomers and in the deep stuff, so I'm mostly worried about how well they will perform in the park.

Also I'm thinking about getting the 182 cm Bacons. I'm 186 cm/6'1" tall and weigh 165 pounds.
Feb 4 2010 3:44AM
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Elephant_Snot
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they discontinued the lizzes cos pollard was using his bacons in the park more. so i guess theyll be great. cant say from experience tho
Feb 4 2010 4:46AM
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nickyp
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They are quite a bit stiffer than Anthems, but the rocker will make them a lot more buttery and playful.
Feb 4 2010 5:22AM
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ESK
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I think what makes the Lizzies so much fun the sidecut on them which the SFB's may not have. Your best bet would be to pic up another pair of Lizzies at the end of season sales I would think.I have both & the SFB's feel like tanks in the park compared to the Lizzies.
Feb 4 2010 7:15AM
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iffe
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Thanks for the answers so far! Could someone name some skis that are about as stiff as the SFB?
Feb 4 2010 8:54AM
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Twig
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I'd say the Bacon is comparable in flex to an average park ski. Stiffer than anthems, softer than chronics. At a guess maybe similar to AR6s, although its almost 3 years since i skied an AR6 so i'm not sure..
Feb 4 2010 10:17AM
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ABH
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I'll second the similar to an older ar6 flex, but definitely a better flex pattern. Much more lively. As for next years, I feel like the could be completely different due to the rocker.... Only time will tell. If your looking for an all mountain/park stick- this years SFB is more fun that any park ski I have been on before. I mounted mine 1.5 off true center and I pretty much am on the balance point of the ski. Not to mention they shred in trees-cliffs-natural booters. So maybe look into buying this years SFB. It might be cheaper if you buy them towards the end of the season. Not to mention the longer length will get you more girls.
Feb 4 2010 12:39PM
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iffe
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That's all very good to hear! I kind of want some rocker though so I think I'll go for next years SFB's. The rocker on them isn't huge (150 cm running length) so I think it will be good in the park too. Also based on the info in this thread they're not as stiff as I feared. Thanks everyone!
Feb 4 2010 12:46PM
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