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Center mounting unsymmetrical skis ?

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guccisosabatman
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I'm contemplating purchasing a new pair of boards that are made for the park and pipe but they aren't symmetrical skis. The dimensions are 112/79/106. If I buy them will I be able to have my new bindings center mounted on them? Thanks
Oct 3 2015 11:42PM
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pj21
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The skis aren't really meant to be centre mounted, but go for it. It's a matter of personal preference.
Oct 3 2015 11:50PM
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270on420out
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If you ski park on them mist of the time, mount them at true center.
Oct 3 2015 11:59PM
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cheerio
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Ya bud should be good
Oct 4 2015 12:01AM
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brov1
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the majority of park skis are unsymmetrical. if you are planning on skiing mostly park you can center mount any skis but its not recommended for all/big mountain or pow
Oct 4 2015 12:15AM
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veng_m
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everybody does it. do it
Oct 4 2015 1:00AM
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guccisosabatman
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brov1the majority of park skis are unsymmetrical. if you are planning on skiing mostly park you can center mount any skis but its not recommended for all/big mountain or pow


Thanks bro, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear
Oct 4 2015 1:01AM
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brov1
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ParkernayrThanks bro, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear


glad i could help
Oct 4 2015 10:36AM
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whiteboi
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It won't really make a difference with a non symmetrical park ski if you're riding it in the park (at least it doesn't for me), but for a big mountain/powder ski definitely mount back from center.
Oct 5 2015 7:45PM
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lickmyballs
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I have the same problem with the Armada al dente ski, but since all my time on the mountain is in the park, I going to mount my bindings dead center. The factory recommended for the al dentes is -2.5cm from true center. When you get your skis you can look where you would mount your bindings that it will say factory recommended spot and that's more for people not skiing all park... It more for the all mountain people. I hope this helped you!
Oct 5 2015 7:57PM
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freeskibum82
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2 back from center..
Oct 5 2015 8:41PM
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abaer
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You can mount any ski anywhere you want. If you haven't played around with different mounting points I would suggest either starting to, or listen to the factory suggested mounting.

I mount my skis all over the board. My 185 chopsticks true center, my shiros 1.5cm back of true center, my lib tech nas 1cm back of side cut center, Candice 4.0 1.5cm back of true center, candide 3.0 true center.
Oct 6 2015 8:10AM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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I have my nkmad rockers mounted try and they're 140-105-130, it's chill
Oct 6 2015 11:31AM
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Jaybrtn
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I mounted my 179 Pettitors .5 back from true center. No complaints.
Oct 6 2015 1:49PM
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Squirrel_Murphy
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Don't do it, everyone at your local hill will notice and they will all laugh at you behind your back and in front of your back.
Oct 6 2015 4:27PM
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_salty_
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Squirrel_MurphyDon't do it, everyone at your local hill will notice and they will all laugh at you behind your back and in front of your back.


I hate when people make fun of me in front of my back
Oct 6 2015 5:29PM
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e~b
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RAVAGEI have the same problem with the Armada al dente ski, but since all my time on the mountain is in the park, I going to mount my bindings dead center. The factory recommended for the al dentes is -2.5cm from true center. When you get your skis you can look where you would mount your bindings that it will say factory recommended spot and that's more for people not skiing all park... It more for the all mountain people. I hope this helped you!


wait bro do you ride the al dente? couldn't tell from your sig
Oct 6 2015 6:04PM
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arnie_grape
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I have been center mounting my skis for years cause all I would ride was symmetrical park skis, and last year I got a pair of blends and thought "guess I should mount them back cause that's what they're made for"

and it was so uncomfortable. I'm gonna get a remount. I feel like I can't put any pressure on my tails without washing out and when I'm skiing bumps it's taxing with so much shit on the front end.

so recommended isn't always the best
Oct 6 2015 6:10PM
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saskskier
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I've been skiing New Life's centre mounted since I got them (they're symmetrical, so meant for it) and I wouldn't have it any other way. I picked up ON3P Jeronimo's and mounted them at reccomended (-3ish I think?) and am probably going to move them up this year. I'm probably just a bad skier, but definitely felt a bit uncomfortable and not quite as stable.
Oct 6 2015 6:15PM
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lickmyballs
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e~bwait bro do you ride the al dente? couldn't tell from your sig


ya brah
Oct 6 2015 7:06PM
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Gr0mo
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FROGGINBULLFISHI have been center mounting my skis for years cause all I would ride was symmetrical park skis, and last year I got a pair of blends and thought "guess I should mount them back cause that's what they're made for"

and it was so uncomfortable. I'm gonna get a remount. I feel like I can't put any pressure on my tails without washing out and when I'm skiing bumps it's taxing with so much shit on the front end.

so recommended isn't always the best


how far back did you mount them? i feel like you could get away with a cm or 2 but anything beyond that would be ludicrous!

I'll be honest, i like my park skis non symmetrical. I have ridden the A-Bangs and while they are good in the park, ripping a groomer the tails sometimes catch when making quick turns.
Oct 6 2015 7:23PM
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Gr0mo
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FROGGINBULLFISHI have been center mounting my skis for years cause all I would ride was symmetrical park skis, and last year I got a pair of blends and thought "guess I should mount them back cause that's what they're made for"

and it was so uncomfortable. I'm gonna get a remount. I feel like I can't put any pressure on my tails without washing out and when I'm skiing bumps it's taxing with so much shit on the front end.

so recommended isn't always the best


how far back did you mount them? i feel like you could get away with a cm or 2 but anything beyond that would be ludicrous!

I'll be honest, i like my park skis non symmetrical. I have ridden the A-Bangs and while they are good in the park, ripping a groomer the tails sometimes catch when making quick turns.
Oct 6 2015 7:24PM
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arnie_grape
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Gr0mohow far back did you mount them? i feel like you could get away with a cm or 2 but anything beyond that would be ludicrous!


they're at the recommended line. not sure how back it is but it really throws off my game.
Oct 6 2015 7:28PM
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dan1080
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center em or -2cm dude up to you
Oct 6 2015 11:31PM
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gabew34
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mounted my k2 presses center with dimensions of 113/85/104 and they worked good carving and park wasn't really planning on using in powder but they performed at least what should be expected with skis mounted center. I'd go for it, there shouldn't any problems.
Oct 7 2015 12:26PM
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ParkoverPow
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GORILLAWALLACEI have been center mounting my skis for years cause all I would ride was symmetrical park skis, and last year I got a pair of blends and thought "guess I should mount them back cause that's what they're made for"

and it was so uncomfortable. I'm gonna get a remount. I feel like I can't put any pressure on my tails without washing out and when I'm skiing bumps it's taxing with so much shit on the front end.

so recommended isn't always the best


Dealing with the same issue now! I think I need a remount to dead center. How have they been in powder?
Feb 11 2017 10:16PM
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arnie_grape
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ParkoverPowDealing with the same issue now! I think I need a remount to dead center. How have they been in powder?


they ride great
Feb 14 2017 10:25PM
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ParkoverPow
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GORILLAWALLACEthey ride great


Thanks! remounting them this weekend
Feb 15 2017 7:58PM
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