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Where to mount Karmas

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outerlimitz
Posts: 639 - Karma: 14
I've 90% decided to get the Karmas in 185. Now I have to think about bindings and mounting. I know everyone here hates Salomon bindings, but the S914's are the best bindings for what I want: high din, light, no lift, and no plate. I also had them mounted on my CR labs and after I fixed the shitty adjustments that the shop did, had no problems and no bad releases in the park or bumps. I'm 6-1, 200 and set my bindings at 9-9.5. If anyone has another suggestion though, I'd love to hear it.

My question finally, is where to mount. I know the Karma has a range of mount points from FR (back) to FS (forward). I was thinking of going right in the middle of the two. This would leave enough tail for riding switch, but not too much to messup bumps and carving. Thoughts?
Sep 20 2006 9:55PM
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skier_bum
Posts: 395 - Karma: 17
I'd go from recommended center +1 or 2
Sep 20 2006 9:57PM
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thefilmerguy
Posts: 2847 - Karma: 55
i'd try -3 or -4 back from true center...this seems to work as a good all around point
Sep 20 2006 10:04PM
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RAGGAMUFFIN
Posts: 140 - Karma: 7
FROM THE FR POSITION OF COURSE YOU WANT TO ACTUALLY BE ABLE TO SKI RIGHT?
Sep 22 2006 2:28PM
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sivercartel7
Posts: 310 - Karma: 10
i have the karmas too and i was thinking about mounting them half way also
Sep 22 2006 2:38PM
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outerlimitz
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The difference isn't actually that big..like 4 cm's or so.
Sep 22 2006 2:47PM
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outerlimitz
Posts: 639 - Karma: 14
I'm suprised no one tried to convince me not to put Salomon bindings on Karmas.
Sep 22 2006 3:01PM
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RAGGAMUFFIN
Posts: 140 - Karma: 7
SALOMONS ARN'T THAT BAD JUST UGLY
Sep 22 2006 10:02PM
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Luc.
Posts: 7540 - Karma: 59
lower your voice....

i think  i am planning on moutning my karmas at like -1 or -2 from true center.

Sep 22 2006 10:32PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 428
That's a lot of difference. Half a centimeter too far forward can give you noticable tip dive and stability issues, so you have to be fairly precise with your mounting positions.
Sep 22 2006 10:46PM
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HiTz
Posts: 1467 - Karma: 11
-3 from center
Sep 22 2006 11:51PM
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III
Posts: 2041 - Karma: 22
Bump because I need to decide today where to mount karmas. I'd really love to hear from someone who has had them. Im 190 lbs 6'3" and an aggressive skier. My priority is definitely on stomping landings forward and switch in the park, but at a point where Im not going to ruin the all mountain performance either.
Nov 28 2006 1:43PM
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dan_avoN7
Posts: 71 - Karma: 10
Hah yea i'm in the same boat as you. 185 Karma's coming in next week. I'm 6'3" 190-195lbs and ride mainly on groom/offtrail and 20% park. Need to find a good mounting point.

I'm using 13.5 sized boots with FKS 155 bindings.
Nov 28 2006 2:45PM
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Luc.
Posts: 7540 - Karma: 59
i mounted mine at fs. look at my pictures for pics...
Nov 28 2006 3:33PM
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Luc.
Posts: 7540 - Karma: 59
i will take more pics upon request.

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Nov 28 2006 3:34PM
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dan_avoN7
Posts: 71 - Karma: 10
take more pictures!!!! :)
Nov 28 2006 3:38PM
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