Line Bacon 122 — Review

Overview

The Line Bacon 122 is a playful, twin-tip powder tool built for freestyle-focused freeride days. With a 122 mm waist, generous tip/tail rocker, and a symmetrical flex, it wants to butter, pivot, and land switch in deep snow. It’s not a metal-laminate charger, but it carries enough substance to handle soft chop while keeping that loose, surfy feel.

Who is it for?

Riders who prioritize a playful, surfy style in powder with easy pivots and butters.
Freestyle-minded skiers who value durability for rails, rocks, and in-bounds/sidecountry hits.
Anyone who loves the Atomic Bent Chetler 120 vibe but wants a touch more landing support and a burlier build.

On-snow performance

Powder: The 122-mm waist and big rocker deliver excellent float and effortless slarves. The subtle camber (~3 mm) preserves pop and precision for take-offs and landings.
Chop & crud: Moderate weight (about 2.0–2.2 kg per ski, length-dependent) gives decent damping. It remains lively without the nervousness of ultra-light skis. If you charge fast in heavy chop, a heavier ski (e.g., Völkl Revolt 121) will be calmer.
Trees & tight terrain: Short effective edge and thin tips/tails make for quick pivots and low swing weight. Nimble and forgiving in playful terrain and pillow lines.
Groomers/back to lift: Perfectly usable to get home. The ~19 m radius supports medium-radius arcs. On firm/icy snow, edge hold is understandably limited.
Freestyle in pow: Symmetric flex and full twin make butters, nollies, and switch landings feel natural. Landings are supportive and predictable for a 122-mm powder twin.

Mount point & sizing

Mount: Park/freestyle riders often go on or near center for a balanced swing and switch feel. For more tip float in very deep snow, consider -1 to -3 cm behind true center. When in doubt, use the manufacturer’s recommended line.
Size: With substantial rocker, don’t undersize. Many riders choose body height or +5 cm. Go longer for stability/speed, shorter for quicker spins and tighter trees.

Build & durability

Thick-cut sidewalls and a beefy sintered base/edge package improve impact resistance and longevity for freestyle/freeride abuse.
Thin Tip/Tail lowers swing weight and reduces tip flap on landings.
Bio-resin aims for better cold-weather toughness with a lower carbon footprint. The Bacon 122 feels sturdier than many ultra-light “surfy” powder skis, without becoming planky.

Specs explained

Rocker/Camber/Rocker (~21/3/21 mm): Big rocker equals float and a loose, pivoty feel; a touch of camber keeps pop, edge hold, and energy.
Dimensions (153-122-145 mm): Wide tip for float, 122-mm waist for stability and surf, supportive tail for switch and landings.
Sidecut radius (~18.4–19.4 m): Sweet-spot for medium turns and easy slarves; not locked into a carve.
Weight (~2040–2160 g/ski, varies by length/year): Enough mass for damping in chop while staying lively and trick-friendly.
Available lengths (170/178/185 cm): Short = nimble and playful; long = more float and stability at speed.
Core (Aspen/Paulownia variations): Light, lively feel; some runs note maple/ash or maple blocks for added substance.
Thick-Cut Sidewall + Fatty Base/Edge: Designed for durability on rails/rocks and repeated landings.
Symmetric Flex & Full Twin: Essential for butters and confident switch skiing in powder.

Note: Small differences in rocker numbers, weights, and dimensions occur across lengths, model years, and limited editions (e.g., TW graphic). Verify the exact product page if you need a single authoritative spec.

Comparisons

Atomic Bent Chetler 120: Lighter and even looser/surfier; Bacon 122 offers a touch more stability on landings and tougher construction.
K2 Reckoner 122: Also very playful; the K2 tends to be softer at the ends. Bacon has a bit more pop and better bite getting back to the lift.
Völkl Revolt 121: Heavier and calmer at speed for true charging. Bacon is more forgiving and trick-friendly.
Black Crows Anima (115): More all-conditions versatility; Bacon 122 floats better and feels looser in deep snow.

Key takeaways

Playful powder twin: Built to surf, slarve, and butter in deep snow.
Balanced feel: Enough weight to manage chop without killing the fun.
Durable package: Thick base/edge and sidewalls for hard use.
Not a hard-snow carver: Adequate on groomers, limited on ice.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Who should buy the Line Bacon 122?
A: Freeriders/freestylers who want a playful powder ski for butters, pivots, and switch lines. If you’re a high-speed charger in heavy chop, consider something heavier and stiffer like a Revolt 121.

Q: How does it handle hardpack?
A: Respectably for a 122-mm ski thanks to light camber and ~19 m radius, but edge hold on true ice is limited. It’s designed to get you to the lift, not to win groomer laps.

Q: What size should I get?
A: Generally body height to +5 cm. Size up for stability/float, size down for quicker spins and tighter trees. The rocker profile supports going a bit longer.

Q: Bacon 122 vs. Bent Chetler 120?
A: The Bent is lighter and looser; the Bacon 122 has slightly better landing support and overall durability. Both are excellent for a surfy, playful powder style.