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Question about the Bent Chetler's

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bdowning
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I just picked up some Bent Chetler's in 183 cm and will be putting some Marker Jester's on at -2. The only question I had about these skis is in regards to the center.  I know on some Rossi skis (s4) the center line marked isn't actually the TRUE center of the ski. 

Does the same theory go along with the Chets? Or is the center line on the skis the ACTUAL true center of the ski....I only ask because I will be putting my bindings 12 back from the true center of the ski. Lemme know, thanks!

BTW I have searched and have seen loads of threads about where to mount these skis, but none of these threads clarified where the actual true center of the ski is. If the true center is the actual line marked as "center" then I will be all set. Thanks!

Dec 27 2011 12:00PM
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onenerdykid
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Because there is no such thing as true center, a bunch of different things go into the top sheet marks on the ski. Your best bet is to mark on the ski (with tape and a pen) where chord center is, where contact center is, where sidewall center is, and see how all those match up to where you think you want to mount the midsole of your boot up based on the recommended marks.
Dec 27 2011 12:17PM
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bdowning
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Yikes! Well thanks!

When Chris talks about mounting them -2 back is he talking about the actual markings on his top sheet? For instance "team mount" is supposed to be -2.5 back. Is -2 back +.5 up from where "team mount" is suggested?  Or is he talking about a different -2 lol.

Dec 27 2011 12:49PM
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onenerdykid
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I believe he is 2 back from the front most mounting mark.
Dec 27 2011 1:01PM
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