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Where to mount binding on All-Mountain Skis

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kshaughn
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So I just ordered new skis for the first time in 8 years and I'm torn about where to mount the bindings. I currently have Head Oblivions that are mounted 2 cms back from center - I ordered Line Blends and the recommended mounting is 4 cms back from center. When I got the Head's it was the first time I didn't center mount my skis because I was doing less park and wanted them to be a bit better in powder/all-mountain. Now that I'm older I'm still doing some park but definitely less (probably 25% of the time max), but I am worried that 4cms from center will be awkward on rails with a lot more ski in the front.

Does anyone have any experience in the park on skis that are mounted 3-4 cms from center? Is it even noticeable versus 2 cms? I definitely want these skis to be better in powder and everywhere outside of the park but still maintain the ability to hit a rail or jump without it being super awkward.

Thanks!
Aug 8 2023 5:44PM
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cndr
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-4 sounds fine, especially since you have a ski at -2. You probably won't even notice it in the park but you will everywhere else.
Aug 8 2023 6:00PM
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Liamsasd
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4 or 3 would be good honestly it doesnt make too much of a difference really just preference if you liked what you had but wanted a little more than either of those would be perfect
Aug 8 2023 8:27PM
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Non_State_Actor
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What's the recommended mount point on these?
Aug 8 2023 10:49PM
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hamsauce
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I agree with the suggestions of mounting on rec, especially since you will only be doing about 25% park. Its generally agreed upon that outside of the park, center mounting non fully symmetrical skis has more cons than pros. Unless you are skiing switch fast a lot, It just messes with the sidecut and will make the ski behave differently than it was designed for when you turn. Here are a couple of threads i have saved that I always go back to when i debate on where I should mount my new skis-

This thread actually asks about the line blend

This is another good discussion
Aug 9 2023 12:53AM
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kshaughn
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hamsauceI agree with the suggestions of mounting on rec, especially since you will only be doing about 25% park. Its generally agreed upon that outside of the park, center mounting non fully symmetrical skis has more cons than pros. Unless you are skiing switch fast a lot, It just messes with the sidecut and will make the ski behave differently than it was designed for when you turn. Here are a couple of threads i have saved that I always go back to when i debate on where I should mount my new skis-

This thread actually asks about the line blend

This is another good discussion


Both of those threads were super helpful, thanks for sharing that!
Aug 9 2023 11:00AM
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skierman
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Measured center, you fucking pussy.
Aug 10 2023 12:18PM
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jompcock
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heel on center
Aug 15 2023 10:33PM
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