Like finely cured meat, the Line Sir Francis Bacon skis have only improved with age. A member of the Line quiver since 2006-07, the Bacon is for skiers who prefer popping off natural hits and buttering across the entire mountain, as evidenced by its high score in the playfulness category. The blend of aspen and maple in the core also provides stability without added weight. In keeping with the fun, playful nature of the SFB, one tester advised, “When on this ski, make sure to hand drag a pillow, butter off a cliff and fist bump a few people on the lift.” That sounds like a tasty combo to us.