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Vishnu Tank Mount Point

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walkertolpa
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I got my hands on a pair of the Yomie Tanks and I'm trying to get them mounted before the season. I know Emmett said that the team was riding -1, but I wasn't sure if that recommended line on the topsheet was -1 from center or the center line. If anyone knows that would be much appreciated, thanks!

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Oct 22 2024 12:49AM
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deac
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anything from -1 to -3 will probably be perfect
Oct 22 2024 2:46AM
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migidimigi
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Dude get a measuring tape! You cannot trust the lines on topsheets, they are not perfectly aligned
Oct 22 2024 4:58AM
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lil.Boye
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Either measure the ski tip to tail and find middle and then -1 or -2, or measure from contact point to co tact point and put yourself on top of the camber. Heard several people preffer that.
Oct 22 2024 8:53AM
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BallClapper
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Can't remember what sizes are available, anyone know?

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walkertolpa
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BallClapperCan't remember what sizes are available, anyone know?

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180 and 186
Oct 22 2024 5:52PM
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walkertolpa
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BallClapperCan't remember what sizes are available, anyone know?

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180 and 186
Oct 22 2024 6:12PM
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isaacwrong
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migidimigiDude get a measuring tape! You cannot trust the lines on topsheets, they are not perfectly aligned


This is so true..why even print mounting points on skis when they're off by like 1/2 an inch
Oct 22 2024 8:23PM
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rojo.grande
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just how “stiff” is this joint? Like on30p stiff or like 2x4 stiff
Oct 22 2024 9:31PM
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walkertolpa
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rojo.grandejust how “stiff” is this joint? Like on30p stiff or like 2x4 stiff

Lowk pretty soft, I’ve never been on on3p’s but I would compare them to reckoner 112
Oct 22 2024 10:12PM
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ScootSkiLyfe
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Go with what the team rides em at I'd say. Listen to the man the creator the guy @VISHNU
Oct 23 2024 2:04AM
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VISHNU
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The line on the skis is -1 from the true center of the ski, but as mentioned you (or any shop tech) should measure yourself before mounting to double check. Pretty standard protocol in every shop I have worked in as topsheets have a tendency to shift slightly during the pressing process.

I had three different prototypes made: soft, medium and stiffest. The Yomie Tanks are the softest ones, but are still way stiffer than any other Vishnu by far. The Ivan Tanks are as stiff as my factory can get a bamboo ski without putting metal in it. I rode the medium ones for a few weeks at Brighton at -1 and they are very very robust. I could see them working well anywhere from -1 to -3 depending on preference as mentioned above. Felt like landing a plane or something.

If you are a mountain tech ski bro and disagree with anything I just said, put your phone down, call your grandmother and tell it to her. I'm sure she would love to hear from you.
Oct 23 2024 3:06AM
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BallClapper
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Resisting the powerful urge to mansplain the effects of metal in a ski.
VISHNUThe Ivan Tanks are as stiff as my factory can get a bamboo ski without putting metal in it.
Oct 23 2024 10:59AM
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