Benefit of forward mounted bindings?

[array.]

I have recently noticed that many people prefer forward mounted bindings rather than center. Why? I barred the shit out of the search, but i couldn't find anything.

 

[teleak]

i think you've been misinformed

 

[array.]

http://www.ninthward.com/team/paal-saatvedt/

heres an example. Chowens and E-Dollo had the same, but they cahnged it back.

 

[I_Am_Mod]

only good if you have eyes on your ass and ski more switch than regular ....

 

[array.]

so this is a joke then.

 

[PJS.]

you have been bamboozled

 

[AwR]

 

[array.]

WTF IS THIS THEN?!

http://ninthward.com/team/mickael-deshcenaux

 

[razors-chaz]

I think he means 1cm forward from the "recommended" mount . I.e 1cm closer to true centre

 

[JakobS]

There's no benefit. Back in 2004 or 2005 it was popular to mount 2-3mm ahed of center if I remember correctly. But as you se by how we mount our skis today, it is kinda obvious that it did not catch on.

 

[Lemuel]

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/382865/

Read that, I wanted to so bad back in the day and I still want to try it. Shops are not fond of the idea at all.

There are many benefits that I see from it: more even flex (heel pieces generally have a longer pattern), better skiing switch, easier butters/ easier to get up on the tips, more tail to grab, etc.

These aren't going to be substantial benefits, but it's all about preference. Also, think about your pivot point when you are spinning, it is not the center of your foot, it is based off your legs, so basically your "pole" if oyu will is in your heel, but due to stance and forward lean when you are skiing it is directed towards the center of your foot a bit. There are arguments for both sides, the curious one then the ones that are not willing to see any justifications.

 

[TheClap.]

all my skis are +1 or 2 from TC

 

[Caleb.E]

loled