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Does a true twin (symmetrical side-cut) mean symmetrical flex as well?

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brapclap
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I just picked up a set of 2015 volkl walls. It is on the volkl website that they are a "symmetric sidecut" ski (115-87-115). So i can assume that the ski will ski the same switch as it does forward. My question relates to the flex. If I wanted to mount my bindings onto the ski with one of the skiis upside down and the other right side up. Would the construction of the ski allow for the same flex pattern between each ski? I know that some twin snowboards are shaped as a twin but dont have twin flex. I've sent Volkl an email but until they answer I thought I might see what people on ns think.

Volkl's site: http://www.voelkl.com/
Jan 11 2015 5:58PM
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drumbumocdp
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I think they would ski the same ether way so yeah, you could probably get away with it. I live in Keystone so Im used to dealing with more uptight shops, but i would guess some people would hesitate to mount them for you like that just because of liability.
Jan 11 2015 7:45PM
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shin-bang
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i have no clue about the v walls flex, but yes not considering flex you could mount them backwards, ive seen and heard of people doing it. but for flex idk, i would just mount them normally. do you have a specific reason why you want to mount one backwards?
Jan 11 2015 9:12PM
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last_tango
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the walls have a slightly stiffer tail than the nose. If you flip one ski you may slightly feel the flex.
Jan 11 2015 10:30PM
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brapclap
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shin-bangdo you have a specific reason why you want to mount one backwards?


last_tangothe walls have a slightly stiffer tail than the nose. If you flip one ski you may slightly feel the flex.



Just cosmetic mostly, I like the way they look if i flip the one. Plus they will be distinguishable and maybe a little less attractive to thief. like last tango said and if the tips are softer than the tail than I will probably just mount them the intended way to avoid an uneven feel between the two skis.
Jan 11 2015 11:24PM
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