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Kartel 98 centre mount

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mat_espo
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Ok so I just bought some on3p kartel 98s from my local shop and I haven't gotten them mounted yet. I already know that I want them mounted centre, the only problem is that the skis only show the factory recommend line indented on the sidewall.

So does anyone know how much further up dead centre is? Thanks guys.
Jun 20 2015 1:17PM
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tomPietrowski
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Just measure it. The amount infront of the recommended mark will change size to size but on the 186 it was somthing like 3cm infront if I remember rightly. You don't need to center that ski though so maybe go -1cm or even -2cm and you may prefer that mount. I had my jmo's -2cm and they felt great.
Jun 20 2015 2:53PM
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.lencon
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My 106s are mounted at -2 and they are super fun as well. Recommended is like -4 from center. You could mount anywhere between center and -4 and be fine but I honestly think -2 is money unless you want it to be extra playful
Jun 20 2015 5:44PM
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JGWI
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Just for future reference so the shop doesn't get confused the correct term is "true center". You can find it by simply measuring from tip to tale and dividing by 2. I have mine mounted -2 and I LOVE them. Kartels are a great park ski, but are capable of so much more. So having them mounted back a bit is nice.

You made a good choice going with those skis.
Jun 20 2015 11:46PM
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JGWI
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JustGoWithItJust for future reference so the shop doesn't get confused the correct term is "true center". You can find it by simply measuring from tip to tale and dividing by 2. I have mine mounted -2 and I LOVE them. Kartels are a great park ski, but are capable of so much more. So having them mounted back a bit is nice.

You made a good choice going with those skis.


-2 from true center I should add.
Jun 20 2015 11:48PM
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mat_espo
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tomPietrowskiJust measure it. The amount infront of the recommended mark will change size to size but on the 186 it was somthing like 3cm infront if I remember rightly. You don't need to center that ski though so maybe go -1cm or even -2cm and you may prefer that mount. I had my jmo's -2cm and they felt great.

I probably would mount -2 from true center if I didn't ride much park but my hill is just a park and I only go to the mountains a handful of times a year. I mounted my al dentes true center and loved them and they're the same underfoot as kartels. But thanks for the input Tom
Jun 21 2015 2:23AM
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j.var
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i ride my Kartel 98's true center ftw
Jun 21 2015 2:45AM
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.lencon
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zeachgodI probably would mount -2 from true center if I didn't ride much park but my hill is just a park and I only go to the mountains a handful of times a year. I mounted my al dentes true center and loved them and they're the same underfoot as kartels. But thanks for the input Tom


It won't hurt to go center and I've ridden a pair at center and it makes them super playful. I don't know of anyone who actually rides them center. Even Karl hast them at -1 I'm pretty sure
Jun 21 2015 9:43AM
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tomPietrowski
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.lenconIt won't hurt to go center and I've ridden a pair at center and it makes them super playful. I don't know of anyone who actually rides them center. Even Karl hast them at -1 I'm pretty sure


Morello rides his centered and I'm actually reviewin his pair of kartel 98's in the next couple of weeks. It will be the first time I have ridden a centered pair so it will be quite interesting to see how they ride.
Jun 21 2015 12:56PM
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.lencon
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tomPietrowskiMorello rides his centered and I'm actually reviewin his pair of kartel 98's in the next couple of weeks. It will be the first time I have ridden a centered pair so it will be quite interesting to see how they ride.


I thought he had 106s? Also he told me he was going to move his back to -2 when I talked to him. I know John kutcher rides his 98s and 106s and -2 as well though.
Jun 21 2015 2:36PM
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tomPietrowski
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.lenconI thought he had 106s? Also he told me he was going to move his back to -2 when I talked to him. I know John kutcher rides his 98s and 106s and -2 as well though.


He rides the prestor, kartel 98 and 106. This year he had them all centered but he may be moving back slightly on te larger skis. Center was not really working for him unfortunatly.
Jun 21 2015 2:43PM
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.lencon
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tomPietrowskiHe rides the prestor, kartel 98 and 106. This year he had them all centered but he may be moving back slightly on te larger skis. Center was not really working for him unfortunatly.


Yeah I could totally see how the 106 at center could be a little difficult especially in Japan
Jun 21 2015 3:47PM
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