Most versatile pair of skis I have ever owned is the all new 2012 Line EP Opus skis. The Line EP Opus skis does whatever you want the ski to do in any conditions and terrain. With the float of the EP Pro and the maneuverability of the Sir Francis Bacon the Line EP Opus skis are the ultimate one ski quiver ski. Although the ski is narrower than the EP Pro it still has amazing float thanks to where the Early Taper and Early rise have been located. Eric Pollard designed these skis as his masterpiece and as someone who has not only skied every ski that Pollard has designed but also has been skiing with the man himself he has combined all the best of his creations into this one ski. If you are looking for an excellent AT ski but don’t want the waist width of the Opus then I would suggest the Sir Francis Bacon.
If you are looking for a ski to help you poach your favorite places then this is my weapon of choice. It will ski the deepest of powder with ease while attacking the windblown snow with very little effort. 2 places the EP Opus excels in where many others in this 115mm+ waist category does not is on the groomers and bumps/moguls. I was able to make full pull bump runs with very little effort or adjustment. When it came to skiing glades there was no other ski I would rather be on than the Opus. If you are charging hard and enjoy a stiffer ski than you would want the Prophet 115 or Influence 115, but if you enjoy a ski with tons of playful energy and one that just enjoys everything in front of you then the Line EP Opus is a ski that you really should not pass by with out buying. It looks like untracked.com or Al’s Ski Barn has these in stock right no and ready to sell!!
A review of the 2012 and 2013 skis is already available if you scroll down through my posts. However, there has been one important change for 2013 and 2014 and that is the addition of the 192cm Mr. Pollard Opus. Other than a new graphic and a new size the ski stays the same. The Line Mr Pollard Opus has been one of the best-selling skis of 2012 and we expect 2013 to be even better! A few select dealers still have the 2013 Mr. Pollard Opus skis so be sure to get yours today! Still one of my favorite skis you can not go wrong, unless you go to short. The 192cm length in the Mr. Pollard Opus is my favorite go to do everything ski. Now witht he addition of the Sir Francis Bacon in the 190cm length that will probably turn into my All Mountain Ski along with the all new amazing Head Cyclic 115 Skis.
2013 Line Mr. Pollard Opus Video
2014 Line Mr. Pollard Opus Sale!
Here is the review of the 2012 Line Mr. Pollard’s Opus Skis which are the same for 2013 and 2014, but now with the additional length of a 192cm length!!
Most versatile pair of skis I have ever owned is the all new 2012/2013/2014 Line Mr. Pollard Opus skis. The Line Mr. Pollard Opus skis does whatever you want the ski to do in any conditions and terrain. With the float of the EP Pro and the maneuverability of the Sir Francis Bacon the Line Mr. Pollard Opus skis are the ultimate one ski quiver ski. Although the ski is narrower than the EP Pro it still has amazing float thanks to where the Early Taper and Early rise have been located. Eric Pollard designed these skis as his masterpiece and as someone who has not only skied every ski that Pollard has designed but also has been skiing with the man himself he has combined all the best of his creations into this one ski. If you are looking for an excellent AT ski but don’t want the waist width of the Opus then I would suggest the Sir Francis Bacon.
If you are looking for a ski to help you poach your favorite places then this is my weapon of choice. It will ski the deepest of powder with ease while attacking the windblown snow with very little effort. 2 places the Mr. Pollard Opus excels in where many others in this 115mm+ waist category does not is on the groomers and bumps/moguls. I was able to make full pull bump runs with very little effort or adjustment. When it came to skiing glades there was no other ski I would rather be on than the Opus. If you are charging hard and enjoy a stiffer ski than you would want the Prophet 115 or Influence 115, but if you enjoy a ski with tons of playful energy and one that just enjoys everything in front of you then the Line Mr. Pollard Opus is a ski that you really should not pass by with out buying. It looks like untracked.com or Al’s Ski Barn has these in stock right no and ready to sell!!
These skis certainly are amazing. The Opus has been the ski I have been skiing for a few years now thanks to Adam and after seeing this review I know the 192cm is fogoing to be my new ski. I love the new graphic too and I see Al’s Ski Barn already has them in stock – http://www.untracked.com/cgi-bin/wmsearch.cgi?q=pollard+opus
Adam,
Thanks for the effort you have put into your threads.
I know it’s July, but I’m getting fired up about ski season already! I’m 38 yo, 6’2″, 200lbs without gear. I ski everything on the mountain, a real dabbler. I live out west and ski places like Wolf Creek, Durango Mountain – Purgatory, and Taos. Primarily Purg. Sometimes the snow gets thin, other times it gets slushy, some ice, in between we get both wet and dry pow.
I think I’m slowing down a little, but probably still ski pretty hard by most accounts. I’m also skiing with my kids now, so, we run the greens and blues a lot (good opportunity to practice switch). I hit the park, but only to air out the kickers, no rails or boxes. I occasionally take the snowmobile backside for some ski laps at higher elevation, some open, some trees.
Having trouble choosing between the 192 Opus or the 190 SFB? As you can see, I want it all, and go everywhere (frontside, beginner, expert, trees, moguls, backside, and side country). Any reason to look shorter? I’m leaning towards the longer for more control.
What say you, master of the Pollard skis,
G
Bought a pair 2013 line Mr. Pollard’s Opus 185 cm skis early this season. Love the skis but I feel I’m to far forward on the skis, almost like the bindings should be mounted back a bit. I had a choice at where they are mounted now or to have them mounted at what they called a powder position. I e-mailed Al’s Ski Barn and they said that the powder position that Line recommends is 4 cm. back farther, what do you suggest?
Hi Rick,
With the MPO I really enjoyed it on the Eric’s choice Line it is where they skied the best. For skiers that still try to drive the tip instead of just rolling the edges as the ski was designed you could mount -4cm from Eric’s Choice which is -6cm from Center. 95% of the Bacons and Opus from untracked.com are mounted at the -2cm position. You can also check to see if you need to detune the tip a little too you can detune pretty far back.
Is the flex on the 192 opus stiffer then the 185? I’m 220lbs and am curious if the opus is too soft for me?
The 192cm is about 15 to 20% stiffer than the smaller lengths. Same is true for the 190 Bacon. The stiffer flex in the longer lengths makes for a much more burly ski and you will also notice the sidewall is more angled and a more aggressive ski.
Perfect! That’s what I was hoping. Thanks for the help! Do you have any experience with next year’s mordecai (opus replacement)?
I should be able to ski it next week is the plan. I have gotten to flex it and it is lighter, narrower and about the same stiffness as the current 192cm except in all the lengths. I have a good amount of experience on the Magnum Opus which shares the same core and same idea and the ski is less playful than the current Opus that are out there, a little more charge oriented.