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Mounting Kartel 98

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duckets
Posts: 96 - Karma: -249
Im planning on copping a pair of kartel 98s to be used almost solely in the park aside from an occasional groomer run here and there. I have read that the suggested is -4 / -4.5 cm from true center. That just seems to far back for the park. I am currently on true center mounted filthy riches, which I believe is the same camber and rocker profile...would mounting true center on the Kartels be a bad idea? There's no way I am going -4, but -1 or -2 maybe, I am just worried about an awkward swing weight. Help is much appreciated
Jan 28 2016 12:58PM
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Swandog7
Posts: 4955 - Karma: 9,021
Id go center if 75/25 park to mountain or more. Go -1 or -2 back if like 50/50 park to all mountain
Jan 28 2016 1:13PM
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.lencon
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Recommended is -3.75 from true center. I'm not sure if I would go center, but -2 or -1 isn't a bad idea. Karl rides at -1. I ride my 106s at like -2ish I think. It's honestly not that far back at all.
Jan 28 2016 6:54PM
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Deepskier
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Id do -1 or -2
Jan 28 2016 9:26PM
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RudyGarmisch
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The binding platform of the ski and the core thickness are optimized for the mount mark. However, the ski was designed with true center in mind. I believe many on the team do have their personal pairs mounted forward of the rec. line, so hell yeah, go ahead and put them where you want. -2 based on what you wrote sounds prime.
Jan 28 2016 10:15PM
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Surfboard
Posts: 528 - Karma: 397
Mine are at -1 and I could not be happier with how they ski In and out of the park
Jan 28 2016 10:29PM
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duckets
Posts: 96 - Karma: -249
thanks guys. appreciate the help +k
Jan 29 2016 12:58PM
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