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Bentchetler or Bacon

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Blake.P
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So after looking at skis for a while and deciding what to get, I have narrowed it down to the Atomic 183 Bent Chetler or the 2011 182 Line Bacon, and I need to decide between the two. I live i the PNW and I need something that handles well in powder, crud, heavy snow and will be able to handle on groomers. It would be nice to know which one is lighter, but importantly which one will excel more in the conditions above. I am 5'11 165lbs and an advanced skier
Aug 1 2010 11:59PM
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MADDECENT
Posts: 5579 - Karma: 951
I'm sorry, I don't know specifics about weight, but the SFB's are phenomenal skis, and I have heard nothing but good things about them for the conditions you mentioned. I would go with the SFB's
Aug 2 2010 6:14PM
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no_steeze
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chets will be more fun and interesting but bacons will be good if you're looking for a traditional feeling ski

not sure about bentchettlers but bacons feel really short and soft
Aug 2 2010 6:51PM
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Balto
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bents feel like a 155, they are just way to short feeling to ski well IMHO, and bacons never have felt that great to me, they just dont turn all that well
Aug 2 2010 7:50PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
but to toss out a few skis you might like and are similar styles:

on3p caylors/billy goats
moment bibby/night train
armada JJ
new k2 seths
Aug 2 2010 7:58PM
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