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Narrower Sir Francis Bacon alternative?

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deepinpow
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I just sold my sick days 94 which were meant to replace my 2020 SFB's. Didn't like that ski very much, not enough pop, get thrown around alot because of its low weight. Might have preffered them as a touring ski.

Anyway now that i'm 1 pair down, I need something to fill the void. The 2020 line SFB's are my favorite pair to date. The pop was awesome, super playful on and off piste. The only bad thing aside from the durability was the width. A bit too wide for me out here on the east coast considering I already have a pair of Bent Chetler 120's for deep days and the yearly ski touring trip.

So my question is, is there anything similar in a narrower width? I'm not a park guy but I like to hit every little feature I can find. The SFB's were on the soft side for those icier days but they were so much fun I have to get a similar pair but that can handle the ice a bit better.

**This thread was edited on Sep 1st 2021 at 4:49:15pm
Sep 1 2021 4:48PM
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J_skis
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deepinpowI like to hit every little feature I can find

It sounds like you want to make the mountain your playground...

The s*** b****** is a good option for this but also you should check out The Allplay. Narrower, poppy and jibby. If you want to peep the new "Thick Lines" graphic that drops on Friday the password to access is: THICK

The Masterblaster could be an option too if you are looking for something with more bite on firm snow. Hit up Connor on LiveChat if you wanna talk options
Sep 1 2021 5:09PM
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animator
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J_skisIt sounds like you want to make the mountain your playground...

The s*** b****** is a good option for this but also you should check out The Allplay. Narrower, poppy and jibby. If you want to peep the new "Thick Lines" graphic that drops on Friday the password to access is: THICK

The Masterblaster could be an option too if you are looking for something with more bite on firm snow. Hit up Connor on LiveChat if you wanna talk options


THE CENSORSHIP LMAOOOOO
Sep 1 2021 5:14PM
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ASSholebomber22
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I fukin love NS
Sep 1 2021 5:23PM
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CatdickBojangles
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J_skisIt sounds like you want to make the mountain your playground...

The s*** b****** is a good option for this but also you should check out The Allplay. Narrower, poppy and jibby. If you want to peep the new "Thick Lines" graphic that drops on Friday the password to access is: THICK

The Masterblaster could be an option too if you are looking for something with more bite on firm snow. Hit up Connor on LiveChat if you wanna talk options


Thank you king 👑
Sep 1 2021 10:18PM
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doubleblackjack
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I recently picked up some 2021 chronics and from the looks and specs they seem pretty similar to the sfbs.

I back to back flexed them with my sfbs and the chronics were maybe a tiny bit stiffer but about the same flex. The waist is 95 and the radius is 16m (same as the sfb). I haven’t skied them yet but they seem pretty similar


but the s*** b****** makes the mountain your playground…
Sep 2 2021 12:06AM
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deepinpow
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doubleblackjackI recently picked up some 2021 chronics and from the looks and specs they seem pretty similar to the sfbs.

I back to back flexed them with my sfbs and the chronics were maybe a tiny bit stiffer but about the same flex. The waist is 95 and the radius is 16m (same as the sfb). I haven’t skied them yet but they seem pretty similar


but the s*** b****** makes the mountain your playground…


Thanks for the reply, might have to look into them!

If only I had found the Joy of Skiing allplays before they got sold out... :(
Sep 2 2021 11:57AM
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Session
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ON3P Jeffrey 102 or Crushin Can's (Meeks).
Sep 2 2021 12:18PM
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OhJay
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https://seasoneqpt.com/collections/skis/products/kin-ski

Not sure how the stiffness compares, but a quick glance at the specs seem to point to a narrower SFB. Not to mention Eric Polard left Line to start Season...
Sep 2 2021 1:44PM
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colorado_frenchy
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K2 Reckoner 102 maybe
Sep 2 2021 7:22PM
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Newschoolers
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doubleblackjackI recently picked up some 2021 chronics and from the looks and specs they seem pretty similar to the sfbs.

I back to back flexed them with my sfbs and the chronics were maybe a tiny bit stiffer but about the same flex. The waist is 95 and the radius is 16m (same as the sfb). I haven’t skied them yet but they seem pretty similar


but the s*** b****** makes the mountain your playground…


The Chronic does ski like a more hardpack-oriented Sir Francis Bacon. To me they seemed like they'd be a great east coast ski, but it was a few years ago now that I last rode them. Here's my review: https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/The-Roofbox-Review-2019-Line-Chronic

I also actually skied the S*** B******.

- Twig (wrong account).

**This post was edited on Sep 3rd 2021 at 7:56:40am
Sep 3 2021 7:55AM
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BrightFrog
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J_skisIt sounds like you want to make the mountain your playground...

The s*** b****** is a good option for this but also you should check out The Allplay. Narrower, poppy and jibby. If you want to peep the new "Thick Lines" graphic that drops on Friday the password to access is: THICK

The Masterblaster could be an option too if you are looking for something with more bite on firm snow. Hit up Connor on LiveChat if you wanna talk options


cringe when used for marketing
Sep 3 2021 9:49AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yeah I was thinking the same. I remember reading somewhere or something. I haven’t been around SFBs in awhile though. Surely, the camber isn’t as high as the chronic?
doubleblackjackI recently picked up some 2021 chronics and from the looks and specs they seem pretty similar to the sfbs.

I back to back flexed them with my sfbs and the chronics were maybe a tiny bit stiffer but about the same flex. The waist is 95 and the radius is 16m (same as the sfb). I haven’t skied them yet but they seem pretty similar


but the s*** b****** makes the mountain your playground…


NewschoolersThe Chronic does ski like a more hardpack-oriented Sir Francis Bacon. To me they seemed like they'd be a great east coast ski, but it was a few years ago now that I last rode them. Here's my review: https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/The-Roofbox-Review-2019-Line-Chronic

I also actually skied the S*** B******.

- Twig (wrong account).

**This post was edited on Sep 3rd 2021 at 7:56:40am
Sep 3 2021 9:59AM
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doubleblackjack
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYeah I was thinking the same. I remember reading somewhere or something. I haven’t been around SFBs in awhile though. Surely, the camber isn’t as high as the chronic?


No definitely lower camber and quite a bit more rocker than the chronic
Sep 3 2021 10:12AM
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TheDriftingDad
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J_skisIt sounds like you want to make the mountain your playground...

The s*** b****** is a good option for this but also you should check out The Allplay. Narrower, poppy and jibby. If you want to peep the new "Thick Lines" graphic that drops on Friday the password to access is: THICK

The Masterblaster could be an option too if you are looking for something with more bite on firm snow. Hit up Connor on LiveChat if you wanna talk options


Can I make the mountain my playground with the allplayground? what is the password to access that graphic
Sep 3 2021 12:32PM
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Twig
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doubleblackjackNo definitely lower camber and quite a bit more rocker than the chronic


For sure, but they share a lot from materials to sidecut shape/setback, to flex pattern etc. Both skis are tweaked to fit their intended use but they came from the same brand, the same minds at the same development team. Line skis have always had a trademark feel and the SFB and Chronic exhibit that. If you like one, odds are good you'll like the other.

**This post was edited on Sep 4th 2021 at 9:43:46am
Sep 3 2021 7:44PM
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bklounge22
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Demo the Enforcer family!!! 104 free and 100 flat are both a lot of fun! Can rip on and off piste, light for hikes and hucking!!!
Sep 4 2021 3:48PM
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Session
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bklounge22Demo the Enforcer family!!! 104 free and 100 flat are both a lot of fun! Can rip on and off piste, light for hikes and hucking!!!


Disagree that these could be considered SFB alternatives.
Sep 4 2021 4:19PM
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bklounge22
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Homeboy’s trying to find a resort ski and sounds like he wants something with less play than SFBs. Just sayingggg, Enforcers are a dope resort ski brah!
Sep 4 2021 4:33PM
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deepinpow
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NewschoolersThe Chronic does ski like a more hardpack-oriented Sir Francis Bacon. To me they seemed like they'd be a great east coast ski, but it was a few years ago now that I last rode them. Here's my review: https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/The-Roofbox-Review-2019-Line-Chronic

I also actually skied the S*** B******.

- Twig (wrong account).

**This post was edited on Sep 3rd 2021 at 7:56:40am


I read both your reviews, your SFB one helped me pull the trigger on my 2020's. In the chronic review you did compare them to the SFB'S, but I was unsure if you meant the stiffer older model or the newer one with the convex tip and tail.
Sep 7 2021 2:24PM
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Twig
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deepinpowI read both your reviews, your SFB one helped me pull the trigger on my 2020's. In the chronic review you did compare them to the SFB'S, but I was unsure if you meant the stiffer older model or the newer one with the convex tip and tail.

So I was talking about the older Bacon, given the timing, but there are a lot of similarities between all the Bacons, in terms of how they turn etc. That carried to the Bacon you have, lots of the similarities of Line-y feel have remained consistent through many of their skis. That Chronic has the feel of a narrow Bacon, regardless of generation. In terms of actual flex, it's softer than those old Bacons, but stiffer than the one you have (tip and tail).
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