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Help with binding location

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SandwichGuy
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Hi new here. Just had a question about binding location for twin tips. -2 cm or -2.5 cm?
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Dec 2 2016 9:06PM
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bakerymaster
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what kind of skis? what kind of skiing? where are you skiing? do you ski switch alot?
Dec 2 2016 10:35PM
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brett_fisher
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park skis i like center pow skis your suppose to go back 1.5 or 2 i thinks it preference really
Dec 2 2016 10:49PM
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50Kal
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Op your name claims a lot. Do you have photographic evidence to back those claims?

Also -2.5 if it's non symmetrical. Sounds like your new to park. Your gonna not notice any extra length on your back edges.
Dec 2 2016 11:01PM
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SandwichGuy
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bakerymasterwhat kind of skis? what kind of skiing? where are you skiing? do you ski switch alot?

I want to start skiing switch without the loss of the ability to ski like a normal ski
Dec 2 2016 11:13PM
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SandwichGuy
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MyLifeIsAwesomeI want to start skiing switch without the loss of the ability to ski like a normal ski

My bad I didn't know I couldn't make a cool username but thanks for the advice
Dec 2 2016 11:14PM
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50Kal
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MyLifeIsAwesomeI want to start skiing switch without the loss of the ability to ski like a normal ski


You won't lose any ability skiing switch on a non symmetrical ski at -2.5. Now if your on a symmetrical ski like the Volkl wall or kastel colby you would benefit from a true center mount or close to it. It partially depends on the ski.
But it also comes down to personal preference. Some skiers have a racer background so the prefer a ski closer to -3. Skiers in deep snow areas will put mounts at -4 to -6 cause they want more ski up front. Some park skiers will always rock dead center because they feel balanced on rails.
Dec 2 2016 11:38PM
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Cadenmccullough
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I always mount dead center. It's just what I'm used to and I feel it's definitely the best if you are skiing mainly park.
Dec 3 2016 12:24AM
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SandwichGuy
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50KalYou won't lose any ability skiing switch on a non symmetrical ski at -2.5. Now if your on a symmetrical ski like the Volkl wall or kastel colby you would benefit from a true center mount or close to it. It partially depends on the ski.
But it also comes down to personal preference. Some skiers have a racer background so the prefer a ski closer to -3. Skiers in deep snow areas will put mounts at -4 to -6 cause they want more ski up front. Some park skiers will always rock dead center because they feel balanced on rails.

What about just -2cm? I see a lot of people seem to prefer that, surely .5 cm won't make a difference?
Dec 3 2016 11:27AM
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50Kal
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MyLifeIsAwesomeWhat about just -2cm? I see a lot of people seem to prefer that, surely .5 cm won't make a difference?


If you plan on hauling ass going switch(40mph) and landing huge jumps switch you might benefit from having your binding closer to center(-2 or closer).
if you are just getting into park skiing you probably won't even notice the difference to be honest.
But it still comes down to personal preference. Everyone rides a little different and has what they like.

If you choice is between -2 & -2.5 on park ski it will feel almost the same.
I'd say try one and next ski
Try the other.
Dec 3 2016 12:23PM
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SandwichGuy
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50KalIf you plan on hauling ass going switch(40mph) and landing huge jumps switch you might benefit from having your binding closer to center(-2 or closer).
if you are just getting into park skiing you probably won't even notice the difference to be honest.
But it still comes down to personal preference. Everyone rides a little different and has what they like.

If you choice is between -2 & -2.5 on park ski it will feel almost the same.
I'd say try one and next ski
Try the other.

Alright, thanks
Dec 3 2016 1:28PM
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