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Armada JJ Mount

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Twig
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I know I know, searchbar... I have and there isn't really much advice for anyone who skis things how I do.

I'm 5'9 and 140 and will be skiing the 185 JJ. I'm gonna use this ski as fairly all purpose, I will be jibbing around forward and switch in pow, but also on piste and some park. I don't want to totally ruin the carving performance, but I have mounted every ski I've ever had forward of recommended and never had a problem.

I've had Bentchetlers at -1.5cm from true and EPs at True and at -1.

My instinct was to go at -1.5cm like I did on my Bentchetlers since the shape is so similar, but I've heard they shouldn't be skied further forward than -2.5 to maintain float and carving ability.

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185 JJs, Switch landings about 50% of all tricks in pow, would like to be able to carve still. Will ride park but not rails.
Dec 8 2011 3:58AM
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BROSEIDON
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I would honestly go factory recommended because of the crazy elf-shoe shape. That' how they are meant to be skied and they'll perform the best.
Dec 8 2011 4:01AM
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olehoi
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My friend bought them, he never went back...

no serioously, he even used them i a big jump comp.

Dec 8 2011 4:03AM
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AJizzle
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I have had some discussions with my armada rep (who used to be a pro park skier for line) about jj mounting position, as you already mentioned he says not to go any further forward than -2.5, he said it makes the ski kinda wonky on trail. I think that -2.5 would be good for riding switch a decent amount as well, you won't be giving up too much.
Dec 8 2011 4:03AM
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Simmo
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^ Solid advice


Dec 8 2011 10:32AM
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Twig
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Current thinking is -2.5 which is the furthest back I've been since the original 1080 came out. Who has actually ridden them there?
Dec 8 2011 2:02PM
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Simmo
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Mine are at -2.5. Best ski ever.
Dec 8 2011 3:20PM
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alexg1687
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If you want a clue the Armada team have them at recommended. The tail is higher than the tip on the JJ so you'll still be able to land switch with ease. And recommended isn't a long way back from true centre anyway.
Dec 8 2011 9:41PM
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SteezoSaurus
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Go with what Armada recommends. That will utilize the sidecut of the ski when going forwards and switch. Mounting any further forward than that will only make landing switch more difficult due to the fact that your center of gravity is way too far back on the ski.
Additionally, mounting towards center will make the tails feel very washy.
Dec 8 2011 9:48PM
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