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Brake size ?

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Snakes
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hi , i wanted to know if i have 90mm ski what size of brake that would be roccomend , 110? and does it make a difference if i take really widder binding like 130+mm ?
Nov 14 2014 8:00AM
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mhuddy_22
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You should essentially go with a 90mm brake. No smaller but the biggest you should only go is about 15mm bigger than the waist on your ski. The reason being, when you turn with a brake that is to big the sides will drag.
Nov 14 2014 8:09AM
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Dobber
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michaelhuddyskiYou should essentially go with a 90mm brake. No smaller but the biggest you should only go is about 15mm bigger than the waist on your ski. The reason being, when you turn with a brake that is to big the sides will drag.


I have 20 mm more than the waist of my ski but it's not a problem. Probably depends on your style of skiing.
Nov 14 2014 8:20AM
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Snakes
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Ryan_HansenI have 20 mm more than the waist of my ski but it's not a problem. Probably depends on your style of skiing.


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Nov 14 2014 8:38AM
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mhuddy_22
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Snakespark


Its mostly just a problem when you are skiing steep slopes and tight turns.
Nov 14 2014 8:55AM
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Dobber
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Snakespark


If you get marker bindings they fold in slightly when you pop your boot in.
Nov 14 2014 10:15AM
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mostlyyogurt
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If they turn out to be too wide, you can always heat them up and bend them.
Nov 14 2014 10:23AM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
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20mm wider is about the max.

Dont fuck around trying to bend the brake, it never works out like you want it to. Buy a 90-100mm brake, and call it a day.
Nov 15 2014 12:34AM
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