Line Bacon 108 — Full Review

The Line Bacon 108 is a playful all‑mountain freestyle ski that blends real butterability and switch chops with above‑average grip for a 108‑mm platform. Its rocker/camber/rocker profile, moderate tip/tail rocker, and a 17.4 m radius make it quick to pivot, easy to slarve, and still confident carving medium arcs on groomers. At roughly 2180 g (184 cm), it sits in a sweet spot: lively and quick without feeling flimsy.

It’s not a bulldozer for blasting through heavy chop at top speed. Instead, it rewards a creative, centered stance, thrives in soft snow and trees, and holds its own in the park with durable construction.

• Freestyle‑leaning skiers who butter, spin, and ride switch around the resort.
• Riders wanting a one‑ski quiver for places with frequent soft snow.
• Skiers who value agility and fun over maximum dampness and top‑speed stability.

Not ideal for: directional chargers, carving purists, or icy‑hard conditions at race pace.

• Maple Macroblock wood core + full sidewall: lively rebound with dependable edge hold and durability.
• Thin Tip + Bio‑Resin: lower swing weight, stronger bonding, better cold‑temp toughness.
• Fatty Base & Edge: thicker base/edges for longevity in park and daily resort use.
• Symmetric flex, twin tip, rec mount ~−40 mm: balanced feel for switch landings, butters, and spins.

• Rocker profile: rocker/camber/rocker (≈12 mm tip, 2 mm camber, 12 mm tail)
  Enhances float and pivot while preserving pop and edge bite underfoot.
• Sidecut radius: 17.4 m
  Favors medium turns; easy to smear and feather speed without feeling twitchy.
• Dimensions: 142‑108‑137 mm
  Biggish tip for float; 108‑mm waist hits a versatile all‑mountain sweet spot.
• Weight: ≈2180 g (184 cm)
  Midweight: enough substance for crud, still lively for airs and quick moves.
• Lengths: 166/172/178/184/190 cm
  Broad size run to match styles from playful to more supportive.

• Groomers & carving: Solid for its class; prefers medium arcs and a centered, playful stance. Grip is fine on firm snow, less convincing on true ice or at very high speeds.
• Powder & soft: Strong float for 108 mm; surfy feel, quick to pivot in trees, supportive on landings. For snorkel days, go wider.
• Chop & variable: Moderate composure; you’ll feel some tip flap at speed. Ski it actively and it stays predictable.
• Park & freestyle: Buttery tips/tails, natural switch performance, and durable base/edges make it park‑friendly without feeling like a noodle.
• Bumps & trees: Low swing weight and forgiving flex profile keep it nimble and confidence‑inspiring.

• Atomic Bent 110: Looser and lighter; Bacon 108 has better hardpack hold and durability.
• K2 Reckoner 112: Surfy and very playful; Bacon carves better and feels more all‑round.
• Faction Prodigy 3 (106): Stiffer and more stable; Bacon is poppier and easier to butter.
• Blizzard Rustler 10 / Salomon QST 106: More directional and damp; Bacon is more switch‑friendly and playful.
• ON3P Jeffrey 108: Heavier and damper for charging; Bacon is quicker and less tiring.

Key takeaways

• Playful, do‑it‑all freestyle flavor with real all‑mountain chops.
• Above‑average float for 108 mm; shines in trees and soft snow.
• Moderate stability: not built for flat‑out charging in heavy chop.
• Durable construction suited to frequent resort and park use.

• Sizing: True‑to‑size for playful riders; size up for more stability/float.
• Mount: Around recommended (≈−40 mm). Go +1 to +2 cm for more freestyle balance, −1 cm if you’re more directional.

Q: How does the Line Bacon 108 handle hardpack?
A: Respectably for its width. Camber underfoot supplies bite, but it’s not an ice specialist. Keep speeds reasonable on boilerplate and aim for medium‑radius turns.

Q: Can the Bacon 108 be a true one‑ski quiver?
A: In regions with regular soft snow, yes. It covers groomers, powder, park, and trees. In icy climates or for high‑speed chargers, a more directional option may fit better.

Q: What bindings pair well?
A: A solid all‑mountain/freestyle binding with good elasticity. Set DIN to your weight/ability, and mount near recommended unless you ride heavily park‑focused.

Q: What skill level is it best for?
A: Strong intermediates through experts will get the most out of it. The forgiving rocker and softer tip/tail keep the learning curve friendly for progressing riders.