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Need some good advice: volkl wall mounting for 50/50 park/all mtn

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awesam
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so i'm planning on getting a pair of 2010 Volkl Walls, but i've got a few questions before i take the symmetrical ski plunge cos i'm not sure where to mount mah bindings and if its the right ski for me...

and so you're thinking, its a symmetrical ski with symmetrical sidecut, DUH, centre-mount it. Firstly...

some context:
I live in Australia, most of my skiing's done here (where its mostly lots of groomers and can get icy) and NZ (much better).
50/50 park/all mountain but looking to progress into more park
6" 155 lbs

then...

the question:
will mounting with boot centre dead on the skis centreline be best for what I want and the conditions? or move it back from centre +1 +1.5 or +2 so when i'm carving and putting pressure more forward it'll end up being over the centre of the ski and it'll ski better on the groomers without losing much in the park with swing weight and switch performance?

just a little worried about going all the way to the centre cos i've been riding troublemakers at +3 back from centre (where it feels pretty good to me for 50/50 park/all mtn) and I do still like to carve and go fast when out of the park.

OR should I just go for a different ski for what I want?

thanks!
Jun 9 2010 10:38AM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
Mount them true center, if you are afraid to go true center dont get a symmetrical ski. Maybe try the s4 or ar6
Jun 9 2010 10:58AM
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eddy9
Posts: 383 - Karma: 216
Yep
Jun 9 2010 1:05PM
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wintersway
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I probably wouldnt go with a symmetrical park ski as a 50/50 ski, but that is up to you i guess.

I have mine center mounted, i ski the east coast, and mine are my go to ski for everything. They are somewhat stiff and really hold their own in crud and on groomers, as well as provide some float in the little pow we get here. There is a true center and boot center line on each ski for mounting, but i would just go with true center since they are a symmetrical ski. If you want something you can mount back a bit, there are plenty of options for an allmountain/park ski, such as:

Line Chronic
Rossignol S3/S4
K2 Extreme
Armada Ar6
and more...
Jun 9 2010 1:07PM
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TimmyK
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This... also the amplid antidogma and township are great all mountain skis.
Jun 9 2010 4:13PM
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