Lizzie or Bacon?

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I DID SEARCHBAR, FOUND SOME THREADS, BUT NONE WITH ANY GOOD REPLIES OR SPECIFIC SITUATIONS.

Info on me: 5'8' and growing, maybe another 2 inches by the end of next year, 150 lbs, haven't been gaining any weight as i've grown, so i don't expect to gain too much more. I ski mainly EC, but go out west for one week each year.

Current quiver: 171 07/08 Reno Jibs, 171 05/06 Rossi Scratch Bc (current powder ski).

What I want: Mainly a powder ski for the occasional bit of fresh snow that we get in southern NH, but one that carves well, and can do basic stuff in the park- slide rails, 360s, etc. So, should I get a pair of elizabeths or sir francis bacons? Either way, I would go with the 09/10 models, not the new Bacons.

 
I am interested in what will be said here, not trying to thread jack but I'm 5"10' 190, and ski the same conditions.
 
I'd say bacons (in 182), the taper should really help with floatation in powder, without ruining it in the park. And although a 182 ski might feel a bit big in the park to start of with, I'm pretty sure you'll get used to that.
 
id say the bacons, anddd youre skiing shortass skis, i'm in at least 177 at 5'10 and i could be skiing longer stuff even, in fact i wish my bridges were longer for sure (177)

the lizzies are to damn soft to really do much real skiing
 
I'd have to agree. Bacons are the way to go if you're not going full powder every day... they are the stiffest of line's pow ski and that really helps on groomers. There is no doubt that the sfbs are the best park/pow ski you can possibly get.
So get yourself a pair of sfbs you won't be disappointed.
 
Obviously that's size dependent. I'm 5'7 115lbs and lizzies feel just fine for me, but someone who weigh's a little more could have troubles. OP I'd recommend Bacon's in the bigger size.
 
good i idea. I rode lizzies in pow and that nose likes to dip a bit unless you fight it.... or maybe i was too tall to ride them (6'4)
 
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