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Mounting Seths

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Black-Bandanna
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im wondering where i should mount my Seths at. i know that alot of you guys like to mount them halfway between core center and back mount, but im not sure... i think i might mount them core center, because i ski backwards as much, if not more than, i do forwards (in pow too).

any suggestions?
Nov 26 2006 2:47PM
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J.D.
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It sounds like you want a fair amount of tail, so the ideal spot is probably at +5, which is 2cm behind core center. You'll still kill it switch but it'll save you a bit of tip dive problems when charging.

Ignore this post if you're not mounting 189s.
Nov 26 2006 2:49PM
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JTK
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mine are +4, i havent had a chance to use them yet but im expecting that will be my best overall position. im an east coaster but id still like to use them out west.
Nov 26 2006 3:03PM
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BurgRider
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I was going to say +4 also.  since your going to be using them in pow you'll still want a lot of nose.  I have my scratch bc's mounted at plus 4 and I love them
Nov 26 2006 3:21PM
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eheath
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+5, you'll never regret it, thats what I mounted mine on, perfect for pow and landing switch when you need to. If you really do a lot of switch pow, like 50% of the time, core would be good, but you would tip dive easier while riding forward.
Nov 26 2006 3:24PM
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Black-Bandanna
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yea, but how is that for switch in and out of the pow pow? im ALWAYS riding switch so im kinda worried. i'll prolly be doing a lot of park riding with them too, because i just love wide skis, so i want a bunch of tail
Nov 26 2006 3:27PM
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eheath
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Oh well if you're using them for park to go core.
Nov 26 2006 3:29PM
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MrScruff
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What a waste :/
Nov 26 2006 3:35PM
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Aenigma
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You should specify what size they are, then maybe people will be able to really help you.
Nov 26 2006 3:37PM
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Black-Bandanna
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im not using them for park, but i will take them in it sometimes

and they're 169s
Nov 26 2006 3:43PM
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ecsm.
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do +5
Nov 26 2006 3:54PM
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Black-Bandanna
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yea, i think i will. everyone seems to agree on that.
Nov 26 2006 3:56PM
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Aenigma
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I would do about +4 if you're doing a lot of switch skiing and some park on 169's.  You'll get some tip dive from them, but they'll ski well switch.
Nov 26 2006 4:00PM
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Black-Bandanna
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how much tip dive do ya think i'll get? i weigh 130lbs.
Nov 26 2006 4:04PM
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Aenigma
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I'm not entirely sure, it's been about 6 years since I've ridden something that short.  However, I do know that +3-5 on the 189's is good for all around skiing, so doing +5 on something 20cm shorter is going to put you pretty far forward.  What you could do is go into the shop and have them put a jig on your ski (with a boot on it) at different points so you can see what looks right to you.  That would probably be your best bet since then you're not putting all your faith into other people.
Nov 26 2006 4:08PM
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Black-Bandanna
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yea, that sounds like a good idea. that way i'll see what looks/feels right.
Nov 26 2006 4:10PM
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TimothyLord
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dead center

Nov 26 2006 5:33PM
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