where r u going to be riding them, pow, all mountain? i had mine mounted at recommended but i cant tell you to much being that i haven't used them yet but there are a few reviews up on newschoolers and i no at least one of them talks about where they had them mounted. the recommended mounting point isn't set that far back but probably to far back for good switch riding performance but if ur just looking for a good freeride ski you should be fine at recommended.