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Looking for a similar feel to the old bacon's

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brewski4youski
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I have a pair of the first gen Sir Francis Bacon's that I am mounting some AT's on and making them mostly bc sticks. That being said I'm in the market for a new one-ski quiver for the resorts. I'm looking for something with similar characteristics: ~110 under foot, super playful and buttery, sharp turning radius, a little early rise, etc. Anyone have any suggestions for any last year's or this year's skis that would be comparable?


I might be able to snag a deal on both moment's (pb&j's? bibby's?) and icelantic's (nomad's?) so if you have any comparisons with those companies in particular it would be much appreciated.
Dec 3 2011 10:39PM
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Claywilliams
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I've got a pair of 172 Line Elizabeth's with PX12 jib bindings (139-110-137).. they're super soft and really fun. Looking to sell them $350+shipping and they're yours. They dont have any early rise but they do have regular camber which does push the tips up a little bit when your pushing down on the skis. I may want to keep the bindings im not 100% sure yet.
PM me if your interested
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Dec 3 2011 10:57PM
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Blake.P
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First gen bacons didn't have early rise. That was new last year
Dec 4 2011 4:11AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Maybe jeffereys?

Also first gen bacons dont have early rise.
Dec 4 2011 5:46AM
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AJizzle
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New bacons? Probably ur best bet
Dec 4 2011 6:40AM
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Bumblesteeze
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Take a look at K2's KungFujas
Dec 4 2011 8:13AM
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S.C
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Dec 4 2011 11:49AM
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Session
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Look at Jeffery's I think. They feel kind of like a Bacon, but they aren't a torsional noodle like Bacon's were
Dec 4 2011 12:40PM
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mountainviper
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I only demoed og bacons and thought they were a little too soft torsionally like someone else said. Fine in deep pow but sluggish feeling elsewhere. I am a fan of last years bacons though. If you liked those or are looking for something wide underfoot that can do anything, I'd recommend the opus. It's super sick. Do yourself a favor and at least demo it. Seriously magical.
Dec 4 2011 12:50PM
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J.M
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this. the on3p jeffrey's are sex.
Dec 4 2011 1:40PM
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brewski4youski
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+++ dope thanks for all the feedback
Dec 4 2011 9:05PM
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