As the little brother to Mr. Pollard’s Opus, the Sir Francis Bacon is no stranger to fun. This ski is for somebody who envisions a trick on every terrain feature they come across. Put it on edge if you must, but the early rise tip and tail want to butter and schmear at every opportunity they get, allowing you to move through the trees with ease. The symmetric flex makes switch skiing a breeze and a maple and aspen core provides a lively and durable feel. Simply put, “It’s a great one-ski quiver” that “makes the whole mountain a playground.”