Powder ski mounting advice

I ski'd the 106 sz 180 at Solitude this spring on a 14" day.

I found that the ski ski'd phenomenally better further back. If park isn't a big consideration I would totally run them back, the only thing that might feel weird is if you are doing switch tricks on BC jumps, the amount of tip might feel weird off the lip, but if its mostly going to be a soft snow ski, then its totally worth the tradeoff in my opinion!

I don't know your height/weight/etc. but I can tell you that for pow you will want wider than a 106. 106 is a good width for a daily driver, for pow, I'd definitely go with a 112+, it's just amazing how much difference you'll feel with a wider platform.

I’d probably go further forward. If they were my skis that’s what I’d do. Not to rain on your parade but not every day is just bottomless blower POW out west. You probably want them to handle more like how you want to ski and occasionally have some tip dive than not have any tail to play with. My two cents

Back 100%. Deep choppy pockets are much more manageable and you're not gonna ski switch that often thru post storm crud.

https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/In-Depth-Review-2021-Armada-ARV-106-Roofbox

In this review, he has them mounted at -1.5cm. He talks about the mounting point a bit, might be worth taking a gander!

Not sure if it's helpful but... I was also wondering the same thing earlier in the season....
My K2 Remedy 102's were mounted further back at the recommended point. I realized that I prefer to have them closer to center. I like having more of an equal swing weight. I noticed it most when skiing in the trees, or being in terrain that required me to make super tight/controlled turns. I'm not a great skier but it also took some getting used to skiing switch on them.

I guess I'm just used to riding center mounted skis. I bought the Armada JJ 116's recently, and mounted them at -2.5cm. I'm not worried about losing float, because 116 is plenty to keep me afloat in the pow. And I'm a pretty small rider

I think you'll be fine at setting the 106's slightly forward if you want.

Idk sorry for the long rant I hope that was a little helpful :-)

**This post was edited on Jul 1st 2021 at 6:25:11pm

What’s your height weight and what length ski did you get? If you really want to land switch a lot I would do -2.5 and use them as a daily driver…..and then buy another wider ski to use for pow. If you don’t want to buy another ski mount em back and accept the compromise. But weight and ski length are pretty important….

ericformanWhat’s your height weight and what length ski did you get? If you really want to land switch a lot I would do -2.5 and use them as a daily driver…..and then buy another wider ski to use for pow. If you don’t want to buy another ski mount em back and accept the compromise. But weight and ski length are pretty important….

I am 5 8 and 140ibs. The skis are 172cm!

Hotsauce69I am 5 8 and 140ibs. The skis are 172cm!

If you are deadset on using these as your deep snow ski I would mount them back at -5cm given they are not on the long side, but honestly its going to be a blast either way. My prediction is 1-2 years from now you also own longer, wider skis :). I moved from the east coast to west too and it took a long time to figure out what works best for particular types of skiing. Don't stress on it too much. It helps to ski at a bunch of different mount points anyway to help you dial in what you like.

ericformanIf you are deadset on using these as your deep snow ski I would mount them back at -5cm given they are not on the long side, but honestly its going to be a blast either way. My prediction is 1-2 years from now you also own longer, wider skis :). I moved from the east coast to west too and it took a long time to figure out what works best for particular types of skiing. Don't stress on it too much. It helps to ski at a bunch of different mount points anyway to help you dial in what you like.

Thank you so much for the help! I missed last ski szn because of an injury so I am even more stoked for this year. Guess I will eventually have to get some big sticks if I find the 106s are sinking.

**This post was edited on Jul 1st 2021 at 11:43:20pm

love the name, will be watching the development of your acc

This is true. I’ve noticed this on my 107 underfoot that is mounted at recommended. The tips feel HUGE in the trees. Like massive. More centered skis feel a lot quicker in trees and tight terrain.

twinkle_toeshttps://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/In-Depth-Review-2021-Armada-ARV-106-Roofbox

In this review, he has them mounted at -1.5cm. He talks about the mounting point a bit, might be worth taking a gander!

Not sure if it's helpful but... I was also wondering the same thing earlier in the season....
My K2 Remedy 102's were mounted further back at the recommended point. I realized that I prefer to have them closer to center. I like having more of an equal swing weight. I noticed it most when skiing in the trees, or being in terrain that required me to make super tight/controlled turns. I'm not a great skier but it also took some getting used to skiing switch on them.

I guess I'm just used to riding center mounted skis. I bought the Armada JJ 116's recently, and mounted them at -2.5cm. I'm not worried about losing float, because 116 is plenty to keep me afloat in the pow. And I'm a pretty small rider

I think you'll be fine at setting the 106's slightly forward if you want.

Idk sorry for the long rant I hope that was a little helpful :-)

**This post was edited on Jul 1st 2021 at 6:25:11pm

How about -3.5 or -4?