5 comments on “2017-2018 Line Sir Francis Bacon, 190 cm”
When will the full review (sfb and mordecai) be posted?
Jonathan,
Can you or Cy do a comparison in the full review to the PB&J? I’m an OG Bibby/ Blister Pro believer that is on the hunt for an everyday(read narrower) Bibby. I had a pair of the 108 underfoot Bacons and loved the versatility and fun nature of them, they just got a bit soft for my style. Your PB&J reviews make me think that is the ski for me to go with, but am just curious… Thanks for all the amazing content and work. It is appreciated.
This. Exactly me too. Had the 108, loved then found myself needing more. Also curious about the PBJ (and the Kartel 98)
Hi, very interested in this ski. Would like to see how the ski performs on steep technical terrain, fast open faces, big airs, fun small airs/jibs, swing weight, stability at speed, how long does the 190cm feel, recommended mounting points, carving on hard snow (ice edge hold) vs soft snow, is it mostly surfy or can it do a variety of turn shapes, how much pop does it have (carving/jumps), can it be used for touring, how durable does it seem, and how does it compare to other similar skis? I’m sure most of these will be addressed in your review. You guys always do an awesome job. I have greatly enjoyed following the reviews off and on over the past five years or so.
I’m really looking forward to your full review of the current 190 cm SFB. The previous 108 mm wide SFB in 184 cm length has been my favourite and definitely most fun ski for a good few years now, but does feel short and unstable at higher speeds with the near centre mount and my 190 lb weight.
On paper the 190 cm SFB in the slightly narrower width sounds just about the perfect ski for my typical interior BC days. This season I added the 2018 BC Atris to my quiver (190 cm version) and although it is much more stable than the 184 SFB at high speed, it is nowhere near as agile or as fun to ride as the shorter SFB in the same 108 mm width. I intended the Atris to replace my SFBs, but instead they have just made me realise that the SFB is actually a truly great ski for simply having fun!
If the current 190 cm SFB addresses the high speed stability issues, while retaining the agility of the older, shorter, wider SFB I will be on them like a shot!
When will the full review (sfb and mordecai) be posted?
Jonathan,
Can you or Cy do a comparison in the full review to the PB&J? I’m an OG Bibby/ Blister Pro believer that is on the hunt for an everyday(read narrower) Bibby. I had a pair of the 108 underfoot Bacons and loved the versatility and fun nature of them, they just got a bit soft for my style. Your PB&J reviews make me think that is the ski for me to go with, but am just curious… Thanks for all the amazing content and work. It is appreciated.
This. Exactly me too. Had the 108, loved then found myself needing more. Also curious about the PBJ (and the Kartel 98)
Hi, very interested in this ski. Would like to see how the ski performs on steep technical terrain, fast open faces, big airs, fun small airs/jibs, swing weight, stability at speed, how long does the 190cm feel, recommended mounting points, carving on hard snow (ice edge hold) vs soft snow, is it mostly surfy or can it do a variety of turn shapes, how much pop does it have (carving/jumps), can it be used for touring, how durable does it seem, and how does it compare to other similar skis? I’m sure most of these will be addressed in your review. You guys always do an awesome job. I have greatly enjoyed following the reviews off and on over the past five years or so.
I’m really looking forward to your full review of the current 190 cm SFB. The previous 108 mm wide SFB in 184 cm length has been my favourite and definitely most fun ski for a good few years now, but does feel short and unstable at higher speeds with the near centre mount and my 190 lb weight.
On paper the 190 cm SFB in the slightly narrower width sounds just about the perfect ski for my typical interior BC days. This season I added the 2018 BC Atris to my quiver (190 cm version) and although it is much more stable than the 184 SFB at high speed, it is nowhere near as agile or as fun to ride as the shorter SFB in the same 108 mm width. I intended the Atris to replace my SFBs, but instead they have just made me realise that the SFB is actually a truly great ski for simply having fun!
If the current 190 cm SFB addresses the high speed stability issues, while retaining the agility of the older, shorter, wider SFB I will be on them like a shot!