A youth-sized version of Line's all-mountain freestyle Bacon line, the Line Bacon Shorty packs an aspen core and symmetric twin tip shape into a kid-friendly platform. The 107mm waist and playful flex pattern give young skiers a real Bacon experience in a length range that actually fits.

Why we like it:

Most kids' skis at this age are watered-down adult skis or skinny carving shapes. The Bacon Shorty is a real Bacon, just shorter; same all-mountain freestyle DNA, same playful personality, just sized for shredders who haven't hit their growth spurt.

Who it's for:

Junior skiers, intermediate through advanced, who want to slash powder, butter groomers, and ride switch the way they see their parents and the Line athletes do it. Best for kids in the 10-14 age range who are progressing fast.

Highlights:

The Bacon Shorty is built around the same all-mountain freestyle philosophy as the adult Bacon line, just scaled appropriately. Aspen core gives the ski a snappy, alive feel that works well at junior weights, and the symmetric flex pattern is what makes the ski playful in the way young freestyle skiers want. The 107mm waist is the standout dimension; this is a wide ski for a junior platform, which is exactly the point. Junior skiers who want to play in soft snow, slash side hits, and ride switch get the surface area to do it. The 6-1-6 rocker profile is balanced for switch riding and forward skiing equally, and the 14-meter radius at the 155cm length gives the ski a quick turn shape that suits junior speeds and skill levels. The available lengths from 145 to 165 cover the typical junior progression nicely.

Things to consider:

This is a freestyle ski first, so junior skiers who are still learning basic carving technique may benefit more from a narrower frontside-focused junior ski. The 107mm waist is also overkill for kids who mostly ski hardpack.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Junior sizing. Pick the length that matches the skier's height and weight using standard junior sizing guidelines from your local shop. The Shorty's shape sizes a bit long thanks to the rockered tips and tails.