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SKI_AH
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if i buy the skis will they be mounted in the right spot cause im buying from a big name store and they arn't in with much newschool stuff. I was wondering if the TMs are supposed to be mounted closer to the center as apposed to the back. Where do you think I should mount the binding on the ski? thanks everyone for the help!!!
Nov 10 2003 4:39PM
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threejay
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just mount them where there recomended to be mounted plenty far up



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Nov 10 2003 4:52PM
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MaryJane
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Go to a shop that knows how to balance skis. Basically, what balancing does is finds your 'sweet-spot' on the ski. It figures out where the center of the running surface is, and then bases the center line off that. Then you figure out where your center of gravity works best on the ski. There's a little more to it, but you get the idea.

Skis are made for the 'average' person. Since very few prople fit the 'average mold' manufacturers base their designs off of, odds are you would probably benifit from having your skis balanced.

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Nov 10 2003 5:14PM
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SKI_AH
Posts: 87 - Karma: 10
so does that mean the binding is mounted closer to center than regular skis
Nov 10 2003 5:17PM
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P-JO
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The mounting spot on TMs is not in the center, but I would just get them mounted at the recommended spot. I hate center mounted skis so I got my mounted back 3cm thinking the mounting spot was in the center... BAD idea, especially since mine are 182s and are gonna ride funny. Does anyone know if its gonna change the ski noticiable if I get them remounted?




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Nov 10 2003 5:53PM
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phUnk
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MaryJane, what you are describing does NOT apply to twintips that are going to spend much time in the park.

Finding a sweet spot like that doesn't take into account going switch.

To the dude that asked, my 175 TMs mount point (marked on the ski) is exactly the same as the forward mark on my 174 Scratch FSs. I'd just mount them according to the mark OR 1 cm forward if you are going to be doing much switch stuff.


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Nov 10 2003 7:05PM
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MaryJane
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I realize that.

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Nov 10 2003 8:37PM
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