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So I currently have the 09/10 Bacons with no rocker and 115mm...
By Travis
Ranked #416 - Alpine Fat Skis
November 15, 2011
So I currently have the 09/10 Bacons with no rocker and 115mm underfoot. I'm 6' 210lbs and I'm looking to replace the old bacons with the 2012 Bacons or the Mr. Pollards Opus. (I really dig EP's Pro skis)
My current quiver consists of some Volkl Park skis, the old Bacons and pair of Fatypus I-rocks which are my dedicated pow ski and 126mm underfoot. I don't want too much overlap in my quiver but the skis that replace my old Bacons will also be my touring ski. I want this to be my most versatile ski to slay pow, and everything in between.
So i guess my questions are these... Which ski is stiffer, Opus or Bacon? How well do the new slimmer rockered bacons float in comparison to the old wider Bacons. And how versatile is the the Opus in comparison to the new Bacons.
Thanks in advance.
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By Collin Child
Ranked #3 - Alpine Fat Skis
November 16, 2011
The Opus is a very versatile ski. The Opus really handles different and variable snow conditions extremely well. The EP pro from the past couple of years was not a very snow versatile ski it was made for powder and powder only. This year it can ski just about anywhere. From a touring perspective i would get the bacon. This years bacon floats just as well as the last years. I mean we are only talking 7mm of middle waist lost on this years it handels the powder just fine. But with that 7mm lost it also handels the ice, hardpack and the crust snow a lot better. The Opus is more versatile than ever but not as versatile as the Bacon.
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