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Bacons vs jj's in pow.and all around

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En_Route
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Im not sure whether to get 07,08 bacons or this years jj's in a 175. I really wanted something with rocker but i heard the bacons are incredible in pow anyway. I also live in colorado so its not always pow. for reference i am like 5'10 160.  like a type 3 skier. +++k for anyone who answers. looking for people who have knowledge of either ski

Apr 19 2009 12:24PM
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no_steeze
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if you want to know about jj's, read my revew in my sig
but i've found bacons and jj's are very similar but jj's are definitely better in pow because of the reverse camber and sidecut in the tips and tails. that being said, the bacons have a much more traditional feel because they don't have funky dimensions. everyone seems to love jj's so if you're up for something a little different you should go for them and you won't regret it in the pow
as for groomers, jj's have a narrower turning radius but they feel a little stranger than bacons, once you get used to them tho they rip
i owned both skis at one point and decided to sell the bacons because i liked the jj's more
also how tall are you? you should probably consider getting 185 jj's, they ski really short
Apr 19 2009 12:31PM
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zackblain
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JJ's ski realllly short. I wouldn't get them if I were under 5'10. I'm 6'2 and had them for most of the year this year, they were fun but wayyy short and somewhat scary at speed.

Apr 19 2009 7:01PM
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PNW_Skier
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im not exactly sure what the number rating means but i think type 3 is beginner-intermediate? id say stick with normal (non-rockered) skis and get comfortable skiing everything before you invest in something like the JJ. I got bacons btw and they slay EVERYTHING; pow, groomers, park, bc, w/e. just my 2cents though
Apr 22 2009 10:17PM
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no_steeze
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3 is expert, 2 is intermediate, 1 is beginner, 3+ is super awesome
Apr 22 2009 10:22PM
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PNW_Skier
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im retarded... how do i delete my account?!?
Apr 22 2009 10:34PM
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dirtylion27
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jj's tear it up in anything imaginable. from charging lines to skiing groomers. but i would recommend the 185 cuz they ski short. im 5'5 and i ski on the 175 jj
Apr 22 2009 11:53PM
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