Line Gizmo - Boys' vs Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'
Skis comparison — 2015-2016 season
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How they compare
the Line Gizmo - Boys' leans more all mountain/freestyle / park, while the Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys' leans more freeride/powder. They share a twin tip shape — symmetrical tips for skiing switch and park; playful and forgiving. The Line Gizmo - Boys' has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys' uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Line Gizmo - Boys' targets intermediate riders while the Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys' is aimed at expert riders. At $179.99 vs $253.64 MSRP, the Line Gizmo - Boys' is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Line Gizmo - Boys'
8
Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'
3
Powder
Line Gizmo - Boys'
5
Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'
9
Freestyle
Line Gizmo - Boys'
6
Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'
3
Freeride
Line Gizmo - Boys'
5
Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'
6
Stiffness
Line Gizmo - Boys'N/A
Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'N/A
Versatility
Line Gizmo - Boys'
8
Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'
5
Line Gizmo - Boys'
Line Sir Francis Bacon Shorty - Boys'
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle / Park
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeTwin Tip
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelIntermediate
Riding LevelExpert
MSRP$179.99
MSRP$253.64
Target AudienceKids & Adults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
123 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
155 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile