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Symmetrical?

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Raffi
Posts: 7 - Karma: 19
Hey how much difference does a symmetrical ski make? Like if it's 115-85-115 is that so much better than 118-85-108?
Mar 26 2015 1:43AM
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Craig114
Posts: 767 - Karma: 311
Well it really depends on what type of riding you plan to do. If you ski park all day and do a whole lot of switch riding it could be good to go symmetrical. For me, I don't buy symmetrical skis anymore. I ski mostly park but also some cruising around and even in the park I don't ski switch as much as I used to. I wouldn't worry about it, find a good ski at a good price and ride them. I don't think it really changes that much unless you are mounting your bindings way back.
Mar 26 2015 8:48AM
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.lencon
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Only if you do switch a lot. Even then you don't need it. People like crazy karl are ridding non symmetrical skis that aren't even center mounted and they kill it.
Mar 26 2015 10:09AM
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NMMedia
Posts: 982 - Karma: 1,700
I actually like how non symmetrical skis turn switch anyways. Symmetrical skis Ive used feel too lazy in their turns when you go backwards
Mar 26 2015 10:32AM
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Raffi
Posts: 7 - Karma: 19
Thanks so much guys
Mar 26 2015 11:18AM
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