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J Skis Hotshot Mount Point?

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Don1138
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Anyone here on J Skis hotshot? If so, where did you mount them and how do you like it?

Just got a set of 189cm and the recommended seems really far back to me (-8). I'm tempted to go +2 from that but also want to trust the manufacturer and not ruin the handling by being too far forward over the camber. But last time I did that (-9 on Icelantic Nomad 105) I hated the skis and had to remount them. Totally different skis, so not apples to apples...just hoping to choose correctly the first time and not have to drill twice.

I ski pretty hard/fast, but don't really ski switch much these days. I just skied a lot of park when I was younger so still used to that more centered mount.
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Jan 31 2022 11:34AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I mounted mine at -6 from true, they are great there
Jan 31 2022 12:00PM
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whatsamonad
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Email JSkis, they will let you know what the range is to still get performance, I think it’s like +2 on most of their skis.
Jan 31 2022 12:16PM
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Don1138
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Thanks for commenting! I've read your review a few times now. I also have the 189.

I did notice you say you went +1, but if my math is correct that would be -7...
BigPurpleSkiSuitI mounted mine at -6 from true, they are great there
Jan 31 2022 1:41PM
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Don1138
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I got the "we recommend recommended" along with "we wouldn't go more than 2cm from recommended." Not very definitive.
whatsamonadEmail JSkis, they will let you know what the range is to still get performance, I think it’s like +2 on most of their skis.
Jan 31 2022 1:42PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Don1138I got the "we recommend recommended" along with "we wouldn't go more than 2cm from recommended." Not very definitive.


I know that one of their athletes mounts further forward, like -3.5 back from center and he enjoys it there!
Jan 31 2022 1:46PM
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Don1138
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Right on. I guess I feel better knowing that if I go +2 from the rec. dot I won't ruin the ski.
BigPurpleSkiSuitI know that one of their athletes mounts further forward, like -3.5 back from center and he enjoys it there!
Jan 31 2022 1:58PM
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AaronO.
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I have the friends mounted at +2 from rec and I like them
Jan 31 2022 11:05PM
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anders_a
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I had them at rec, even there the front of ski is borderline short/soft so unless your a lightweight, or going to land switch..

stay back eh
Feb 1 2022 4:35AM
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Don1138
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This is good info. What length, how tall are you, etc.?

I'm 6'4" 200+lbs.

Were they still quick/easy to pivot at rec.? e.g. tight trees?

My worry is just having too much ski in front of me for the quick, slashy stuff...but they have a decent amount of early rise in the tip, so they might not feel/ski as back-mounted as they look.
anders_aI had them at rec, even there the front of ski is borderline short/soft so unless your a lightweight, or going to land switch..

stay back eh
Feb 1 2022 11:21AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Don1138This is good info. What length, how tall are you, etc.?

I'm 6'4" 200+lbs.

Were they still quick/easy to pivot at rec.? e.g. tight trees?

My worry is just having too much ski in front of me for the quick, slashy stuff...but they have a decent amount of early rise in the tip, so they might not feel/ski as back-mounted as they look.

Self plug, but
https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/BigPurpleSkiSuit-Official-Jskis-Hotshot-review
Feb 1 2022 11:42AM
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anders_a
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I'm 6'3 242



ski style will come in to play here. but allready at rec I felt I couldnt drive it if it was on the firmer side
Feb 1 2022 2:17PM
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Don1138
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Yep, mentioned in the last comment, but I read your review several times before purchasing!
BigPurpleSkiSuitSelf plug, but
https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/BigPurpleSkiSuit-Official-Jskis-Hotshot-review
Feb 1 2022 2:51PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Don1138Yep, mentioned in the last comment, but I read your review several times before purchasing!


I'm blind, maybe I did put them at plus -7 then, and I'm just forgetting, I think Giray put them at -6 now that I recall

**This post was edited on Feb 1st 2022 at 3:08:46pm
Feb 1 2022 3:06PM
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