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kernowben
Posts: 9 - Karma: 10

Firstly hi guys, sorry for such a boring first post but I've been reading hundreds of threads about kung fujas and i have decided that they would be the perfect 1 ski quiver for me and just want an opinion or 2. 

Im 5'11" and an advanced skier on groomers and pow but just getting into park so want a ski i can do all with. I range between 175 and 185 pounds. I have found some new 09/10 kung fujas 179 which I can get for $450 Canadian (+gst) without bindings or $650 canadian (+gst) with marker griffon 12s (not schizos). As I wanted it as a one ski quiver I had fancied the schizos though. What should I do?

Is the $650 a good deal and if so would -3 be the place to mount as I ski more out of the park than in? Or should I get the ski only and find some schizos?

(side note the guy in the shop told me that schizos can't be put on ski without pre inserted holes but from the research i've done im pretty sure you can get schizos which can be just drilled in as normal, am i right?)

Cheers for any help in advance.

Nov 1 2010 8:54PM
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wolfrunner
Posts: 73 - Karma: 23
pretty decent everyday ski
I my self would not put trust in some plastic bindings to hold me back from sliding up and down my skis.
With that being said you CAN mount schizos on any ski you want
but there is a multitude of better binding options imo
Nov 1 2010 9:22PM
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TheClap.
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-2.5 from true center is the $$ spot
Nov 1 2010 9:29PM
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kernowben
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is -2.5 pretty good for everything then?
Nov 2 2010 9:40PM
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kernowben
Posts: 9 - Karma: 10

bump,

thanks for the replies from they guys above! +k as soon as i work out how to.

so any other opinions on where to mount for all mountain with some park? I'm not getting schizos as cant find any for a good enough price.

Nov 5 2010 9:30PM
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arandomname
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Don't get schizos.  Griffons would probably be alright, but Jesters would be better.  And even better would be (in order) FKS, STH 14 Driver, Mojo/Peak 15.

I would go -3 also.

Nov 5 2010 9:42PM
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rankstank
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i would like to add to this thread the qualityness of your first post. props to you good sir.
Nov 5 2010 10:13PM
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kernowben
Posts: 9 - Karma: 10
sweet so -2.5 or -3 from core centre are the suggestions I've had which would be +4.5 to +5 from traditional on the 09/10 fujas. does anyone know where k2s recommended mounting point is for these skis. After numerous searches I can't seem to find it. cheers
Nov 7 2010 8:46PM
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kernowben
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I noticed k2 do offer a general guide on their website:

"All Factory Team skis have a mounting scale on the sidewall, running from a traditional mid-sole mark to a 7.5 cm forward marking.

Here is a general guideline for where to mount these skis. If you are uncertain, the best bet is to go conservative at first and stick to a traditional mount.

0 to 2cm forward:
All Mountain Riding - If you plan on skiing mostly outside the park and want the ski to behave like a traditional ski, you should stay on the conservative side and mount closer to the traditional mid-sole mark.

3 to 5 cm forward:
50% All Mountain, 50% Terrain Park - When mounting beyond 3 cm, you will lose a little of the traditional feel of length in front of the binding, but with more tail, you gain the control in the air and when riding switch. Seth Morrison mounts his skis at 5 cm forward.

6 cm to 7.5 cm forward:
Terrain Park or Switch Riding - If you bought the skis primarily for the terrain park or are focused on riding switch in the backcountry, you may consider mounting your skis this far forward. What's lost in forward directional float and stability is made up for in switch riding and landing balance and performance. From 6 cm to 7.5 cm forward is where Pep and Andy typically mount their skis."

Nov 7 2010 8:51PM
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YourBoyBlue
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Are you going to be skiing switch? Because generally people who do will mount them in the true center. Also they buy twin tips.

But -2.5 of the center is the general all-mountain mounting spot, good stability and more float. But it's all personal...a 35 year old with Armada AR7's today and ask for them mounted 2.5cm forward of center
Nov 7 2010 10:03PM
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ryman
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personally i'd get em without bindings. $200 for a din 12 binding you don't really want, pass.
Nov 7 2010 10:51PM
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