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Choosing New Sticks for 2013

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Ryaneburgess
Posts: 191 - Karma: 85
I'm currently stuck between the Line Mr. Pollard Opus, Line Sir Francis Bacons, and Armada JJ's at 185 (184) length. I'm 6'1'' and 150lbs. I get a week or two out west, this year most of my time will be spent in Copper Mountain, and Vail as well as some north eastern skiing in New York and Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

I feel as if the SFB's will be the most versatile for me throughout all of the locations I'll be skiing this year.
Just looking for peoples suggestions that have ridden these three skis. I'm placing Marker Jester's as my bindings on these. So also taking suggestions on where you guys have mounted these skis.

I'm an advanced skier in comparison to normal standards.

Thanks
Sep 17 2012 12:04PM
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TheWakes.
Posts: 685 - Karma: 235
at 6'1", you might feel like the longest length of bacon is a bit short. keep in mind, this ski has a symmetrical flex and is essentially center mounted. if quick turning and tight trees are your style of skiing are your style, then you will like them. But you may also appreciate the bigger sizes and the added width of the opus when the snow gets deep.

The JJ is wider than the bacon, it is also lighter. its very versatile in different snow conditions, but the amount of rocker does make it feel somewhat short on groomers for some skiers liking. also not the chargiest ski in the world. if you want that look at the magic j.
Sep 17 2012 12:21PM
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Ryaneburgess
Posts: 191 - Karma: 85
Thanks Wake for your input. I won't be heading out west so I'll probably decide around december when purchasing so I have some time to invest, and hopefully a test day.


Sep 17 2012 1:16PM
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Gmart
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Skis can't tell how tall u are, but they can tell how mychyou weight. Not saying 84's too long, just putting it out there
Sep 17 2012 2:19PM
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ikindalikeskiing
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from personal experience i would definitley bump up to 195 range on length whatever you get will be much more enjoyable at a length that fits
Sep 17 2012 3:23PM
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