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Where to mount K2 catamaran?

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GPO
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Just wondering where to mount the catamaran. There's a line on the side of the ski that goes from 0 (core center) to 7.5 (traditional). The rocker profile in the tip and tail is pretty much symmetrical. I read somewhere that sean pettit rides his at core center. Will I be fine mounting at core center or should I go a little further back?
Nov 20 2017 4:53PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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I ride all my k2s at 2.5 back from the 0 mark.

That includes the sheditor 102, 112. The petitor for the past 2 years. Marksman. And catamaran.

I find it keeps the ski super playful but gives you the ability to still drive the ski. But it also depends on your stance etc. Some people who aren’t used to skiing a centered ski prefer around the 4 or 5 mark. And the Swiss k2 rep recommends mounting 4 (but I find it far to back)
Unless you spend lots of time landing switch in pow I wouldn’t recommend the center mount.

**This post was edited on Nov 22nd 2017 at 1:40:51am
Nov 21 2017 2:21AM
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GPO
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-SnowSnoli-I ride all my k2s at 2.5 back from the 0 mark.

That includes the sheditor 102, 112. The petitor for the past 2 years. Marksman. And catamaran.

I find it keeps the ski super playful but gives you the ability to still drive the ski. But it also depends on your stance etc. Some people who aren’t used to skiing a centered ski prefer around the 4 or 5 mark. And the Swiss k2 rep recommends mounting 4 (but I find it far to back)
Unless you spend lots of time landing switch in pow I would recommend the center mount.


You mean I wouldn't recommend the center mount in the last sentence?
Nov 21 2017 7:38AM
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-SnowSnoli-
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I wouldnt* Sorry haha
Nov 21 2017 7:43AM
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BrawnTrends
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My Marksman are mounted at -2 and I'm mostly a directional skier. But I like the more centered stance, they feel more playful that way.
Nov 21 2017 3:00PM
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.lencon
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I feel like it would be weird to be at center on those things with the shape.

I say -2.5 to -4. Anywhere in there would be good I think.
Nov 21 2017 3:08PM
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