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Speed MOUNT

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kinga_G
Posts: 16 - Karma: 11
Does a certain mounting point make you go faster? Or does it not effect speed?
Feb 24 2009 11:17PM
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kinga_G
Posts: 16 - Karma: 11
does anyone know? I need to know now.
Feb 24 2009 11:22PM
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.SimonB.
Posts: 1959 - Karma: 713
not necessarily, it mostly has to do with control. Back mount for better carving and for powder, while center mount sucks for powder, but you can carve as well backwards as forwards and you are more balanced for spinning and grinding. Not saying it doesnt affect speed at all, cuz it might, but it mostly affects the turning.
Feb 24 2009 11:28PM
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geet
Posts: 2436 - Karma: 6
im sure there is a slight difference in speed based on where u mount. but i dont think ull be able to feel it at all when ur going down the mountain
Feb 25 2009 9:29PM
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BKlein
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 81
If youre looking for a 3 second difference then I would say center mount because you have more pressure throughout the ski = more points touching the snow = fast, it also means there is less drag, because the weight is centered on the ski
But you're ability to carve will be hindered losing you those 3 seconds
Feb 25 2009 9:33PM
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g.rich
Posts: 247 - Karma: 9
well what type of ski are you talking about? if you are talking abt a park ski where the sidecut is made for a center mount then why would you be looking for a lot of speed?
Feb 25 2009 9:59PM
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strongmark
Posts: 3278 - Karma: 883
why?

are you doing a top speed challenge in like, 20 minutes and have to get your skis mounted in the superior position for maximum velocity?

and no, it doesnt matter.  thats like asking if sitting in the backseat of a car while you drive affects speed.
Feb 25 2009 11:01PM
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[MEGAMO]
Posts: 1222 - Karma: 18
how would you hit the gas?
Feb 25 2009 11:15PM
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*WonderBread*
Posts: 401 - Karma: 13
center mount it, gives you balls....
Feb 25 2009 11:22PM
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