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Fixation at the dead center

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Freeskier_boi
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Hello guys just to want ur opinion about that,,, I started to do 30% park and 70% of powder and now I'm at 95% park and 5% of powder... My fixation are at -2 from the center and I don't know if I should put them dead center, -1 or stay like that, I'm almost only doing rails and boxes and intermediate park skier. Thx!
Mar 31 2013 7:07PM
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Mag
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Keep them as is, trust me you won't notice a huge difference and in the future you'll probably be glad you didn't waste a mount.

Also I presume you're french? fixations are called bindings in english, just so you know.
Mar 31 2013 7:58PM
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DizzyG
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Oh, OK.  I was really confused.

Keep them where they are, skis work best when bindings are mounted where they are supposed to go. The camber, flex, etc. is designed to work when bindings are mounted at a certain point so you're better off waiting until you can get some park skis.
Mar 31 2013 8:08PM
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Freeskier_boi
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I have k2 domains,,, They are park skis.. and yes ahahh I'm french sorry guys! ahah
Mar 31 2013 9:30PM
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iffe
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K2 Domains are symmetrical park skis, designed to be mounted at true center. I recommend mounting them there.
Apr 1 2013 6:57AM
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Freeskier_boi
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ok, but does it affect the durability of the skis to change the place of the bindings and if yes does it worth it?
Apr 1 2013 3:32PM
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iffe
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Since it's only the second mount, not really. Just make sure the holes aren't right next to each other. It's usually good to have at least 1 cm between the holes, so if you're moving your bindings 2 cm forwards you will be just fine.
Apr 1 2013 3:40PM
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Freeskier_boi
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okok! thanks dude! I will think about that and maybe I will change them to dead center during the summer and is there a big difference?
Apr 1 2013 5:16PM
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TripleBlack
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No, there won't be a big difference between -2 and centre but if you're skiing 95% park on a symmetrical ski I would definitely recommend it if you don't mind drilling your skis again.

It's gonna feel kind of weird for the first few runs on a centre mount but you'll get used to it and you'll probably find it slightly easier to balance on rails and in the air.

Would a centre mount be best for you? Yes
Is it worth drilling an extra set of holes in your skis? That's up to you :)

Apr 1 2013 7:14PM
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AndyMcC33
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The centre mount is definitely worth it if your gonna start skiing park all the time it might feel weird at first but once your used to it it'll be a lot easier to balance and spin
Apr 1 2013 7:56PM
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Freeskier_boi
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Ok thanks guys now just thinking if it's worth it.. +k to u
Apr 2 2013 11:44AM
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Freeskier_boi
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Take it to the top!
Apr 3 2013 8:15PM
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DrZoidberg
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Domains are symmetric right, so shouldn't they have been center mounted to begin with?
Apr 3 2013 8:33PM
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Freeskier_boi
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My local ski shop didn't ... I was new to the park so didn't know for that..
Apr 3 2013 9:43PM
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GeorgiaJibber
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My domains only said there was one mounting point at center so i don't know why your shop went out of there way to measure -2 cm back haha
Apr 4 2013 12:46AM
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Ryno
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We use skis that are symmetrical, yet our knee joints are not?

What is our current fixation with center mounting symmetrical skis?
Apr 4 2013 11:18AM
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Freeskier_boi
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Apr 5 2013 5:08PM
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Freeskier_boi
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Apr 7 2013 7:59PM
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iffe
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What more do you want?
Apr 7 2013 11:55PM
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Nate.Dog
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Your logic confuses me, it may be a lack of sleep on my part, but could you elaborate?
Apr 8 2013 12:47AM
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Freeskier_boi
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Apr 8 2013 6:33PM
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Ryno
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get some sleep
Apr 8 2013 8:39PM
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Freeskier_boi
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ok!
Apr 11 2013 8:35PM
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