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Ski mounting

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Cam.G.
Posts: 126 - Karma: 37
I got my new skis mounted at my shop and i told them center mounted but when i picked them up they guy said said he put them 2 centimeteres away from center mounted because it was better for park. But i was pretty sure center mounted was the best. What do you all use?
Nov 8 2010 12:52PM
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YourBoyBlue
Posts: 213 - Karma: 10
-2 cm ish is the best for ALL MOUNTAIN, because you get more balance and stability while still being able to ride switch and spin pretty quick. For just park, though, center mounting is the best. It gives the best switch riding, the fastest spins, and the best balance on rails. That tech is a dick for not doing what you paid him to do.
Nov 8 2010 12:56PM
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Ski.Ballet
Posts: 2860 - Karma: 200
-2 can be better depending on the ski. Regardless, I would have flipped a shit if that had happened to me. I definitely would have at least refused to pay.
Nov 8 2010 2:56PM
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YourBoyBlue
Posts: 213 - Karma: 10
That's true...what skis are they? I just assumed they were true twins because you asked for center mounting
Nov 8 2010 2:58PM
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shocker611
Posts: 2599 - Karma: 423
if youre only using them for park then the guy should remount them for free.. my old shop did this to me and i never went back there i was so pissed
Nov 8 2010 3:11PM
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zack_h123
Posts: 314 - Karma: 109
if that was me, depending on the ski and if i def wanted them mounted center i would demand a new pair of skis! its not up to the tech where he mounts them, its up to you!
Nov 8 2010 3:57PM
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shocker611
Posts: 2599 - Karma: 423
I tried to play this card and they didnt buy it, but maybe that was just the shitty quality of my old shop.
Nov 8 2010 4:16PM
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Cam.G.
Posts: 126 - Karma: 37
There libertys and i live in MN al i do is park
Nov 10 2010 12:04PM
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GayWolf420
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-2 is recommended for different park skis because if you mount them center, it goes against its flex pattern which will lead to an awkward feel.
Nov 10 2010 12:07PM
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