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Bindings center mount or man. rec.?
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i just bought the 05 armada AR5's (176), and im struggling to decide where to mount them. i know alot of pros like to centermount, but im not sure if id like it.
i also have a pair of 04 Mike Nicks (171), and 05 Flites (172). i mounted the Nicks on manu. rec., which is 2 and a half inches behind true center and love them. they will prolly remain my spinning skis.
the flites have to stay way back at man. rec. also.
the AR5s i plan for ripping groomers and hitting the larger jumps in the park.
man. rec. is 2 inches behind center.
so here is my question, who all out there has ridden center and man. rec.?
tell me what you like about both, and what you dont like. the more specific the better.
ok, now back to my Bell's Amber Ale...Horray beer!
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on armadas i'd just got man. rec. as armadas recommended mount is only about an inch behind centre.
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i think that if the skis are a bit to long for you then get them center mounted but if not then don't.
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The skis are certainly not too long, they are perfect for me. and man. rec. is actually 2 inches behind center, i just measured. but i was thinking that as of now i am leaning towards mounting them an inch forward of man. rec.
i like to ski switch alot when im screwing around, and im up to 540s in the park. i also want to learn going into jumps switch, so closer to center would help that. but im still looking for suggestions from all you crazycats out there.
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sorry i thought it was only about 1 inch back. if its 2 go forward an inch. an inch back from centre is good.
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Ok, this is the deal.
If you find yourself riding switch almost as much as you ride forward... Center mount those bastards!!!
The reason why people center mount their skis is so because it gets A LOT more stabile while rideing switch. The only bad thing I can say about it is that if you like offpist skiing, you dont get as manuverable... But hey... How many times does it snow THAT much?? Really??!
I've got a friend who has the bindnings 2 inches infront of true center. It looks funny.
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yeah just go true center or a cm back. i've ridden skis at recommended and at center. it's not super different, the ski is just a bit squirrely going forwards and you gotta lean back in pow. but these are your park skis, and it's worth it cuz switch is a million billion times better.
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im an inch infront of center.
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im guessing its so he can do tip grabs. a few pros forward mount too.
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forward mounting will kill everything that is not in the park. the tip will get freaking aggressive on the groomers, nearly not handable.
to topic,
get them 1 inch back of true center. i have them that way and íts perfect.
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Bahahah you have spinning skis!?!?
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i think anyone who has a mount forward of center is a true tool. why dont you pick up snowboarding so you can fit in with them crotch stains....
you morons look like a bunch of retards trying to hump a door knob.
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i go 2cm back from centre. im a big fan of that spot
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just center mount them man they are more fun to ride that way.
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Agreed, my tanners are on recomended and they are fucking Ill.
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