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Where to mount 08 Seths

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jhackbeez
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So i always hate posting threads like these, but i just ordered my seths last night and was wondering what the best place to mount them is.  Im using them for all mountain/backcountry.  I was thinking -3  from center but i want some input.
Oct 22 2007 9:28AM
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edd1e
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I had 06 seths (same dimensions, minus the rocker) and had them at core centre +7cm from midsole but didnt like the tip dive. remounted em at around+4.5cm and really liked em there. Good for all mountain, limited switch riding. I think centre is around +11cm from mid-sole (true centre and core centre are different). So -3cm from true centre would be ahead of core centre, too far forward IMO for backcoutry/all mountain.
Oct 22 2007 10:58AM
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Literature
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I would go with further back, to really take advantage of the benefits of the early rise.
Oct 22 2007 11:02AM
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SkierJulie
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Mine are at +3 and I like then there a lot.
Oct 22 2007 11:14AM
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Valind
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I have the 08 Seth's .  all-mountain is *3 (K2 recomended)
Oct 22 2007 11:52AM
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Valind
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+3
Oct 22 2007 11:53AM
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Holte
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how big are you and what length skis?
Oct 22 2007 12:08PM
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jhackbeez
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im 6 foot, and the skis are 189
Oct 22 2007 12:16PM
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danieljordan
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mine are at true center. and they will be fresh
Oct 22 2007 1:51PM
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Matty_C
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now why would you do that? that makes no sense whatsoever.
Oct 22 2007 2:08PM
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danieljordan
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not mounting a ski at true center makes no sense whatsoever. 
Oct 22 2007 6:43PM
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Matty_C
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not when the ski is the seth which has progressive sidecut (i.e. a directional twin) and that mounting it true centre will significantly worsen the ski's performance.

if you want a symetrical ski, buy a symetrical ski. but hey, they're your skis to ruin, its up to you.
Oct 22 2007 7:42PM
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LC.
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Mounting -3 from centre wouls be ridiculous for "all mountain/backcountry", no freestyle of any sort? Go +4 or +5. Seth skied the old Vicious at +5 for what it's worth.
Oct 22 2007 8:21PM
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MrLevel
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me: 6 feet
seths: '08 189
mounted: +4
Oct 23 2007 4:41AM
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dave44
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Damn, I wonder how they'll ski with the early rise in the tip dude.
Oct 23 2007 5:04AM
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danieljordan
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i guess i should have explained that i have the 06-07s
Oct 23 2007 3:15PM
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Sholte
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do youre skis measure true?
Oct 23 2007 3:20PM
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dave44
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in that case, n evermind.
Oct 23 2007 4:16PM
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mophead
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on my feet
Oct 23 2007 6:56PM
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Tremaniac
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why would early rise make mounting these true center wierd? i was thinking it would make true center better, because it lets the tips rise up even with less nose. thats just how i see it
Oct 29 2007 10:04PM
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tSki
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i also got the 189s and am mounting +4 from midsole, i definatly wouldnt go past core center (+7) and whoever said they are mounting these center is a fucking dumbass
Oct 29 2007 10:13PM
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tSki
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just to add on it also depends what you are planning on skiing, if your skiing a lot of open runs and really want to go fast id go back more, moving forward will help the ski turn a little quicker, but youll get more tip dive.
Oct 29 2007 10:15PM
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