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OK I have read every review I can find and am hoping someone...
By Alex G
Ranked #509 - Alpine Fat Skis
November 11, 2011
OK I have read every review I can find and am hoping someone with similar skiing ability and goals can help me out here and convince me the SFB are for me or not for me.
I want the SFB but am worried it's going to be too flexy. I'm mainly skiing East coast trees, side and back country. I like to be playful and have fun on natural terrain. I'm going to put touring bindings (Barons) on these.
My concerns are:
1. While I'm always after pow when touring East Coast or in resorts I will likely hit ice and other variable conditions. Are these going to be too flexible and feel squirley if I hit some ice/crud/hard pack? Will they hold up @ higher speeds and not get chattery?
2. I'm 170 lbs and about 6ft. I'm thinking the 178's. With the 108 waist are these going to be quick enough in tight tree lines? I've never skiied anything over 90 waist.
Other skis I'm thinking about are Rossi S3 and Prophet 98/90 because they are stiffer but the Bacon's are the coolest ski out there and I am torn!!!!
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By tac4808780
Ranked #204 - Alpine Fat Skis
November 14, 2011
Collin, Thanks for your response and experience on this! you've helped me sway more in the direction of the Bacons!
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By Collin Child
Ranked #3 - Alpine Fat Skis
November 12, 2011
Alex, you have very legitimate reasons to be torn. I personally think the Bacon will be able to handel the ice, the tight trees and about anything you can throw at this ski. But if you still have worries i think the 98 would be a great choice. The 98 is built a little stiffer and will definitely handle the ice a little bit better. I use the K2 Kung Fujas as my touring ski and it has been a great touring ski because it handles the variable snow really well. So if I were you I would go with the Bacon but if your a little uneasy about it I would also recommend the 98, K2 kung Fujas or i also think the Volkl Gotama would also be a great fit for you. With the Length i would go with something shorter but no shorter than 176 ish. Longer skis will surprise you that there turning radius isn't much different, but back east you can get away with a little shorter ski.
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