Mr.DarthVader
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what are the differences between center mounted and back mounted?
Non center mounted skis
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Black.Bird
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The center mounted skis have bindings in the center, and the back mounted skis have bindings further back from center.
Mr.DarthVader
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what is the difference when your actually skiing them?
james6345789
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center: spin more evenly, faster spinning. can't carve the best. ski better switch.
back: everything is opposite of center that i listed.
back: everything is opposite of center that i listed.
Lets imagine two skis, one designed to be mounted center, the other designed to be mounted at least -10cm from true center.
Both have about the same waist, same length, both have about the same stiffness and both employ rocker, both are meant for 50/50 pow/hardpack.
The near-center mount skis: you do notice the large amount of tail behind you - this makes me stay more centered on the ski and I sort of pivot on my heels. Super fun and easy to ride switch, but it is possible to get to forward on them and go over the handlebars in pow. They are usually a little more unstable at speed since you're riding dead center on them, just not a lot of tip to stabilize you if you get wonky. Think Eric Pollard.
Far from center skis: very much more stable, as long as you stay pegged forward with your shins constantly pushing as hard as they can against the front of your boots. They dont go switch well, but you can bet on them being able to take you everywhere else with ease. If you do get backseat though, even a little, expect them to kick your ass and take you for a ride. Emulate Hugo Harrison on these.
Both have about the same waist, same length, both have about the same stiffness and both employ rocker, both are meant for 50/50 pow/hardpack.
The near-center mount skis: you do notice the large amount of tail behind you - this makes me stay more centered on the ski and I sort of pivot on my heels. Super fun and easy to ride switch, but it is possible to get to forward on them and go over the handlebars in pow. They are usually a little more unstable at speed since you're riding dead center on them, just not a lot of tip to stabilize you if you get wonky. Think Eric Pollard.
Far from center skis: very much more stable, as long as you stay pegged forward with your shins constantly pushing as hard as they can against the front of your boots. They dont go switch well, but you can bet on them being able to take you everywhere else with ease. If you do get backseat though, even a little, expect them to kick your ass and take you for a ride. Emulate Hugo Harrison on these.
Literature
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Rowen, you're dating yourself. None of these kids remember who he is anymore. Damn shame too.
ShredAZ
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I've ridden both.
2.5cm back and dead center.
For cruising park and all mountain, I definitely prefer center. A tad bit more fun, easier to ski switch, helps makes the runs and ski more "trickable."
I will admit though, riding a center-mounted, narrow waisted ski 90< is a struggle in the pow pow. It's hard as hell to keep those tips a float at times. Definitely kills your legs. For that I prefer them slightly mounted back from center, but not much though. Still like to retain the ability to ride switch fairly easily. Just gotta find that sweet spot ya know.
2.5cm back and dead center.
For cruising park and all mountain, I definitely prefer center. A tad bit more fun, easier to ski switch, helps makes the runs and ski more "trickable."
I will admit though, riding a center-mounted, narrow waisted ski 90< is a struggle in the pow pow. It's hard as hell to keep those tips a float at times. Definitely kills your legs. For that I prefer them slightly mounted back from center, but not much though. Still like to retain the ability to ride switch fairly easily. Just gotta find that sweet spot ya know.
Mr.DarthVader
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im more of a a ski the trees when the snow is good then hit up the park when its not. i had 2cm back last year and that was good for me so ill probably get that again this year
TheAfterBang
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Haha that's about it
2cm is such a small distance that it'll probably be hard to notice any difference.