Sir Francis Bacon Skis Slideshow
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Sir Francis Bacon Description
DESIGNED BY ERIC POLLARD
This is Eric’s personal quiver of one. Plenty of width for the pow, tons of stability at speed, and the agility needed to use the entire mountain as his personal terrain park. NEW this year he’s added Early Rise to the tip and tail for even better float in the pow while maintaining plenty of effective edge & camber to still rip the hard pack.
Lengths: 162, 172, 182
Shape: 142-115-139
This is the ski you and Eric can count on to turn your entire mountain into your own personal terrain ...
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This is the ski you and Eric can count on to turn your entire mountain into your own personal terrain park.
THE DEVELOPMENT STORY BY ERIC:
The art on the Bacon is an acrylic on wood painting of a massive color wheel and a tree with roots growing below. I won’t go into why I painted those, but believe me, it's deep.
The concept was for the Sir Francis Bacon to ride well in all conditions, something I could take up any day and not be disappointed.
THE DEVELOPMENT STORY BY ERIC:
The art on the Bacon is an acrylic on wood painting of a massive color wheel and a tree with roots growing below. I won’t go into why I painted those, but believe me, it's deep.
The concept was for the Sir Francis Bacon to ride well in all conditions, something I could take up any day and not be disappointed.
The Engineering this year we added Early Rise in the tip and tail which dramatically helped it float without having to shift your weight. The early taper was critical in eliminating drag and hooking tips and tails in powder, as well as helping the tip and tail sit deeper in the pow (depending on which direction you are going). The bacon is the most versatile ski in my line, with a large waist, and a soft but very stable, symmetrical flex, making it easy to ride in the park, all over the mountain and in pow.
Check out the Nimbus videos to get a better idea of the way these skis were designed to be ridden.
Read lessReviews of the Sir Francis Bacon Skis
Kyle,
BAKER,
Unknown
Hunter.. these skis are sick man. I had a pair about a year ago and they rip in all conditions. They handle amazingly on high speed groomers and surfing through the fluff. I'd say u can't go wrong with these.. they are SOOO SICK! u can have fun in any type of condition with these bad boys.
Hunter,
T ride,
CO,
US
Hey anybody will these skis rip as an everyday pair of sticks. I live in a place were deep pow happens but i do alott of crud and groomed...love trees...and even a little park..will these be the ones
Petak,
Balea-The Fagaras Mountains,
RO
Combined with Marker Griffon Schizo is the ultimate wood weapon.Fun in pow but i miss little rocker tech. The grapics is suuupercool.THX Pollard!
Jonas Avellana,
Lake Louise,
AB,
CA
First line skis I got. Finally decided to join the fat ski movement. These skis are sick! Couldn't decide where to mount these bad boys so ended up mounting these babies with Marker Griffon Schizos!
Robert Hall,
roberth2003@optusnet.com.au,
Unknown
are bacons good for vegitarians
JOHN ESTEP,
stevens pass WA,
WA,
US
THESE SKIS INCREASED THE SIZE OF MY PENIS AND BALLS TOO AND SWITCH LANDINGS ARE HELLA EASY TO STOMP IN POW.
Simon,
Willamette Pass,
OR,
US
These skis are where its at! So much fun in pow! Doesn't take much pow to get that deep pow feel. awesome graphics! hope to see whats in store next year for Mr. Pollard!
TO,
alta tard.,
Unknown
These skis radically increased the size of my penis. I dont know what it is. They also increase the size of your balls. Another cool thing is that they butter really well and big switch landings are fat chick easy.
mrBurns,
Jasper Ab,
AB,
CA
Im 5`11 240lbs. i was riding 184 motherships and cracked a cap. looking for skis that are a little more versitile. are these the ski?
Colin,
Fernie,
BC,
CA
These skis are awesome! Totally changed the way i ski. I also like the motivational messages on them, like "HAVE FUN TODAY," it really helps. They are my everyday ski and I have no problem with them anywhere, still doing 3s just as easy as my park skis. Loving the skis!
Todd,
Alta,
UT,
US
I just got out on the mountain for the first time this season (and on Bacons) and these skis rock! I found these skis were great confidence boosters, and quite the upgrade from my sternum-height Salomon Thrusters (which I got quite I while ago), and were awesome in our fresh powder.
And I'm probably not qualified to give this advice, being new to fat skis, but Mo, get the Bacons.
colin,
lake louise,
AB,
CA
hey MO get the bacons your on the right track
Mo,
Crystal Mtn,
MI,
US
I need some new skis, im 5'10", 175lbs. I like doin some freestyle, but like some carving too. Mostly groomers and crud and some powder in Michigan, what skis should i get??????????
Ben,
Everywhere,
AB,
CA
Amazing i ski every thing on them if you want line skies get these.
dustin,
troll ski resort,
BC,
CA
Just bought a pair of the bacons and I cant wait till the mountain opens to try them out they are going to be sweet
DLuLu,
Alpental,
WA,
US
Took these skis to La Grave, France and they held up great ripping 2000 Couloirs and thrashing the trees
Zachary Roche,
Steamboat Springs,
CO,
US
Got these the year they came out in the original green...i ski them everyday all over the mtn, wicked in powder, super maneuverable in the trees, those nice spring days ther'll carve up a storm...i recommend to anyone as their only ski...Props Pollard, nice work man!
Patrick,
Big Mtn Resort, Whitefish,
MT,
US
Skied these the last couple weekends on not-quite-fully-open resorts in Colorado... very supple, nice buttery rides. Set up with Marker Dukes, beefy binding pushes power directly to the ski. Amazing. Sticks as well as my Prophet 90's even on the manmade ice. Can't wait them to get them on the steeps and chutes once Ullr pounds CO again.
Mike Bolt,
Currently MT. Hood, OR,
OR,
US
For all of you that have not rode these things. These bad mothas are gonna take you for the rides of your lives! I got one season in the Montana backcountry with the bacons. I practically piss myself every time i bust em out.
jeff,
mammoth,
CA,
US
tapped with sth14s and set free on mammoth's opener this year...the rest of my skis should shiver in fear. these are bad-ass skis!!! bombers; booters; hips you name it. the 09/10 sfb's knock it out of the park! now all i need is some real snow to go farking crazy in!
mira,
Leskove,
CZ
SFB makes me stoned...this "allineed" stuff, great masterpeace Sir Eric Pollard
Evan,
Mt. Hood ,
OR,
US
Just purchased a pair, soo stoked to try em out. I've only heard good things about em so i'm expecting them to RIP! I'll post another as soon as i get a chance to ride.
James,
Europe - France / Austria ,
GB
Sir Francis Bacon 2010 - OOOOOOOO These skis not only look killer but even when stationary proped in the corner of the room, you know thses puppies are sizzlin and just eager to slay anythin the mountain throws down, you dont need any other ski, DITCH YOUR CURRENT QUIVER, BUY THESE, they just rinse anything you throw at them, nice early rise to stop hooking, also nice width to stomp those sic hucks and mental tree runs, dudeessss this is your one ski quiver, killer graphics as usual supplied by the legend that is Eric. I could go on for days about how this ski rocks !! Just buy them, most fun and by far the best all mountain freestyle slayer out there. Wont be in stock for long !!!!! 11/10
Mike Bolt,
the entire northwest,
OR,
US
These things are natural born all mountain warriors!! I make Montana Backcountry my bitch!
Jordan,
Snowbasin,
UT,
US
Take these skis ANYWHERE. They will never let you down.
Anthony,
Hood,
OR,
US
These skis are perfect for any conditions deep pow crud groomers and you can even take them into the park and butter around. i recomend these over any other ski
MARK,
alta,
UT,
IQ
If you are feeling emo and need to escape your reality, jump on boards these slayers and you will surely forget about sucking at life or not having a girl friend.
Best ski out there. good in pipe, park, bc and cruising the racer flats. Also very good at skiing switch. If a skier made love to a snowboarder they would have the bacon as a child.
good luck out there kids.
TO,
breck love/ alta,
CO,
AF
These skis kick ass! They are soft enough to butter but stiff enough to play ski racer and hard core Mc Gavin on. These skis are especially good in the powder and landing switch in the deep stuff but also slay the park and pipe as well. Last spring I was pulling some 18 foot airs on thes If you need to get laid get these skis, cause they will surely impress the females.
Richard Young,
White Pass,
WA,
US
Sitting on top of Whistler Mountain enjoy our new Line skis. My girlfriend sure can ski better. Best skis we have ever owned.
Nathan Snow,
Bridger Bowl,
MT,
US
great skis, float in pow, but still are still able to rally variable snow and groomers, they can also spin and stomp cliffs
best skis i've ever had.
Lambert,
France/Austria,
NL
'A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds'
Francis Bacon
Bolt,
the bowl, LT, BIG,
Unknown
The Bacons completely changed the way i ski. Its like the transition from crotch rochet to a big hog. Just big fatty east turns!!
Mope,
Mount Hutt,
NZ
These skis are so sick!! They have given me a whole new perspective on skiing and the way I see the mountain. They grip like a dream and give you the confidence to rip anything anywhere anyway! Line you guys rock!
Mike Bolt,
the bowl/Big MT/L.T.,
MT,
US
I ski a secret place in Montana. You would not even know one was there til you smell bacon
Chrispy,
Grand Targhee/ Jackson Hole,
WY,
US
Yo just got some bacons the other day. I demoed them while i was injured however and bought them blind to their true abilities on everything from park to powder. I am loving what i am hearing about their versatility in the park, i mainly tear up the pow then the park.
Kyle Meyr,
Somewhere in Norway...,
NO
These skis dominate the mountain... I was kinda sad to say goodbye to park when I bought these but when I got a chance to hit some booters with them, the park welcomed me back with open arms. However, I know the skis miss the backcountry constantly so I tend to keep them there. Point being, these skis are RAD! Buy em!
Hazen,
Alta,
UT,
US
These skis are just fun. My first pair of lines, but I can tell they wont be my last. I just got them a few weeks ago here at Alta, and have skied them in all conditions. They've been unbelievable in the deep, and held up super well switch in the not-super-blower and the manky snow. The softer flex is super fun and jibby, and has opened alot of doors in terms of jibbing the whole mountain here which is fucking awesome.
The thing I'm most impressed with however has been their abilities on the hard-pack and groomers, which i didn't see coming at all. They hold an edge really well, and have alot of life in them. My ONLY complaint has been hooking my tails maybe once or twice a week, but really I think it might be me riding them. Pollard, well done.
Brady March,
PassPowderKeg,
AB,
CA
Got The Invader... Is SOOOO STOKED to ride them
Colin,
Castle mountain,
AB,
CA
WERD
Just got the bacons yesterday and cant wait to ride them, rode the prophet 100s last year a few times cant wait to shred gnar every where.
Adam Hook,
Brighton,
UT,
US
This ski kicks so much ass, there should be a new sport. 'Cause it's definitely not skiing.
"Did you ski yesterday?"
"You mean in that 3 feet of Wasatch blower?"
"Yes."
"Well. Did you?"
"Nope."
"You didn't? Dude. You totally told me you rode yesterday."
"I was up there. But I was Baconing."
"Huh?"
"It's a Line thing. You wouldn't understand."
Yeah. It feels like you're Baconing in cumulus clouds. And when you're on the groomed, you're totally baconing everything straightline. Super stable at speeds.
Garrett Russell,
Telluride,
CO,
US
Well Sir... Sir Francis Bacon slays it at high speeds and even rotates big spins in the park. Francis is ideal for the Big Mountain jibber who likes a ski that does it all. Francis is solid as hell and is the perfect width for those deep days and just enough side cut for the groomers. Enjoy!!!
Joe Schuster,
Silver Star,
BC,
CA
I ride the Bacon for everything in the backcountry. I really like the flex of the ski because it allows you to be able to bounce around hitting pillows but also take it to the bigger lines and jumps and it will still hold up no problem. I also really like the width of the ski which allows you to float on the powder and not have to be leaning back to keep your tips from sinking.
Ike Smith,
Mt. Hood,
OR,
US
The Sir Francis Bacon is a ski that I can use in deep snow, crud, spring corn, and is also my park ski. Needless to say it is extremely versatile, and fun to ski on! If you are looking for a ski to meet your everyday needs, this is the one.
Giray Dadali,
Salt lake city,
UT,
US
If i was fortunate enough to own a boat, this ski would float it!
Lawrance Simpson,
Cardrona,
NZ
OMG!!!! sickest all mountain powder sticks i've ever ridden. This is my only pair of skis, once i got them i sold everything else i had... no need for them. The Bacon does it all and with STYLE! the most fun i've had on skis period. they float like magic in powder yet you don't even notice the major width on groomers. my favourite aspect is the flex... just perfect, not too soft but not too stiff! Perfection
Matt Connelly,
Squaw,
CA,
US
"There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion".
Sir Francis Bacon
Albert A. Pumpernickle,
Bromont,
QC,
CA
The design is genius! I love 'em!
Alex,
Where the pow is at,
NJ,
US
Most unique ski! Nothing quite like it. get it and have fun.. (Period)
Ross,
blue mt.,
PA,
US
This ski is ISNSANE!!!!!
TYler Monahan,
Whiteface/Tremblant/ Mammoth,
NY,
US
OMG These are so amazing...float amazingly in powder...not to mention a kick ass top sheet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Kvale,
Spirit Mountain,
MN,
US
i love them! they grip the snow like no other ski and you can make huge carves on them. length is bitchin too cuz im taller. awesome ski, thanks much Line! Keep on makin killer skis!
BOB O,
UT MOUNTAINS,
UT,
US
I recently tested 15 fat skis and this was my favorite. Most skis over 110 in the waist can be clumsy and too specific. These boards rip on the groomers, variable wind blown and hardpack. Most skis in this category can't hang. Switch takeoffs were also much easier and responsive.
Andrew Samborski,
Keystone/Vail/Breck,
CO,
US
I bought these skis to be my powder specific skis. I was amazed at how well they handled all over the mountain. Amazing in powder, amazing switch, amazing at pretty much everything I threw at it. I am finding it hard to spend time on my other skis. By far the best ski I have ever owned. Plus the graphics are just sick!!
Dan N,
Mt Bachelor,
OR,
US
I've been skiing Line Skis since the first addition of the Motherships. The Sir Francis show the progression of ski design and graphic. I can't think of any ski that can compare in all around versitility and graphics than the Sir Francis Bacon.
Nathaniel Bevelaqua,
JAY PEAK,
MA,
US
This ski is great for everything you throw at it. As an east coaster I needed a ski that I would be able to not only be able to float on the deep days, but also power through tracked out glades and still hold an edge on the groomers. Give this ski even 2 inches of fresh snow and it performs increadably. Give it three feet of pow and its even better. It makes landing switch in the powder easier than any other ski I have ever riden. I would recoment this ski to anybody who loves deep snow and wants to bring their pow skiing to the next level, even if you live on the ice coast
Brent Honey,
Jasper,
AB,
CA
"I love these ski they float on pow great
for butters but they were owsome to ski backwards in pow, also they re owsome on the groomers too my brothers race and i was amazed on how they ripped up the super gs course. "
Ah. ,
Brighton,
UT,
US
If there is a prototypical Wasatch ski, it's the Bacon. Stability to shred the groomers at mach whatever, width to shred the trees on those balls-deep pow days, and the perfect sidecut to scrub speed in tight spots. I have gone (Bacon) fat. I won't go back.
