The SFB has undergone significant changes for 2015-16.
Its been on a diet again, dropping from 108mm to 104mm underfoot.
Topsheet looks rad… OG Chronic influences for sure
So how do they ski?
All past editions of the Bacon have had a similar feel, does the new model retain that?
The answer is sort of.
But these are a stiffer ski than any previous Bacon model.
Where they were buttery, they are now poppy.
Thats not to say they dont butter happily, but its a very different feeling.
They have more energy all over the place, poppy off lips, more bounce from turn to turn.
I certainly think a majority of skiers would view this as an improvement.
Nosebutter selfie, not a bad view either!
The new pointed nose/tail shape makes them ridiculously good in powder for the specs.
I didnt particularly enjoy the old SFB as a deep snow ski, but these are tons of fun.
Definitely a much more surfy feel in deep stuff than the older model.
These 184s were easier to throw around than my old 178s.
SFB Rocker Profile
There are other downsides to the light weight too.
It feels like there isnt enough weight/power/torsional stiffness and the skis simply wash out rather than gripping.
And when it comes to cruddy, heavy snow there just isnt enough weight/torsional stiffness to crush it.
But they arent as buttery/playful and I wouldnt take them in the park regularly.
I certainly wouldnt take them to the streets.
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