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Wide mount -1 -2

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Hellalit
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I found one thread on this topic, but I didn't find enough info to decide. I drilled my puffy wide + a while back center, but since then, I've realized 2 of the holes are stripped, and even though I may try Helicoil them, I think maybe I should just try a different mount point for fun (mainly bc it my spring touring ski with cast lol). So anyone have experience with -2 or -3? To be honest, I have no clue where to start; I could go -1 or try something further for laughs. 'm also aware that it won't change skiing drastically.

I am also aware threads on vish related to Mount are annoying, I was just wondering your opinions those with more knowledge than I, thanks
Sep 20 2024 11:52AM
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Raf.Diaz.
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I think -1 could be sick specially for more all mtn skiing but the best bet is to just flip em, mount upside down its a fully symmetrical ski. Ive done that with my last 3 pair of wides try to look really suspicious when you ask your local shop to do that
Sep 20 2024 1:02PM
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Wrist
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I have mine at -2 and also use them for touring with Daymakers (as well as resort/park). I don't have any complaints, but I've also never had them at center, so I don't have that experience for comparison.
Sep 20 2024 3:49PM
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verynormalguy
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I also used mine for touring and park and chose to mount them at -2, worked great for me. Also if you already have a mount at center it might be good to go -2 instead of -1 to keep your next mount from pulling out.
Sep 20 2024 4:12PM
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BallClapper
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lol, that’s funny as hell. Love it.
Sep 20 2024 7:09PM
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partyandBS
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keep it center and just go inside a cm.

jokes but i do wonder how that would ski lol.

clearly i dont know a fuckin thing about mounts lol but i would assume as far as possible from all the other holes while still maintaining close to center would be ideal so depending on the bolt pattern probably -2 but idk
Sep 20 2024 9:11PM
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isaacwrong
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-1 might not give you enough space and the existing holes may be very close to new, something to be aware of. I've got my uppers mounted at -1 and honestly can't tell a difference, imo i'd go -2 or enough to clear existing holes roughly
Sep 21 2024 8:19PM
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Voyage86
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-2 will do you perfectly
Sep 22 2024 3:37AM
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iDontHitRails
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Raf.Diaz.I think -1 could be sick specially for more all mtn skiing but the best bet is to just flip em, mount upside down its a fully symmetrical ski. Ive done that with my last 3 pair of wides try to look really suspicious when you ask your local shop to do that


ur sketchy dude. what kind of shop employee would mount your skis backwards for you??!
Sep 24 2024 2:40PM
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Raf.Diaz.
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iDontHitRailsur sketchy dude. what kind of shop employee would mount your skis backwards for you??!


Sketchy dude that dont hits rail typa shop employee
Sep 24 2024 2:54PM
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Hellalit
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WristI have mine at -2 and also use them for touring with Daymakers (as well as resort/park). I don't have any complaints, but I've also never had them at center, so I don't have that experience for comparison.

I remounted them as close to the center as possible based on the core's integrity. I think its around -2 (or 3 yikes) would need to get a measuring tape, don't think the difference will be major, but a non center mount on a symetrical ski worries me as I've never done this before. I don't expect anything wrong, but we shall see!

thanks for reading through my shitty grammar

thanks for all yalls replies!

**This post was edited on Sep 25th 2024 at 7:39:26pm
Sep 25 2024 7:37PM
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