o3jeff
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Another question. I've read about people mounting the binding a few cm in front of the center of boot sole mark on the ski. What determines this, the manufacturer of the ski? The skier? Does it really help any?
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Some skis are marked differently than others, some of it comes down to personal preference. Not sure how much of a difference it makes, not sure how you figure out what you want without several pairs of identical skis mounted slightly differently.Another question. I've read about people mounting the binding a few cm in front of the center of boot sole mark on the ski. What determines this, the manufacturer of the ski? The skier? Does it really help any?
Some skis are marked differently than others, some of it comes down to personal preference. Not sure how much of a difference it makes, not sure how you figure out what you want without several pairs of identical skis mounted slightly differently.
Thanks for all the info. I think for now I am just going to keep telling myself I don't need them unless I see them for real cheap.
I do feel comfortable on my Elans for now and having never skied bump skis I don't know if they will help or not at where I am at ability wise.
Race skis are decent in Bumps(Hart's F17 is of that caliber) but they are a bit stiffer than a Bump specific ski.what's the difference between a dedicated bump ski and say, a skinny GS race ski? I've heard some racer types say that their race skis work well in the bumps.
what's the difference between a dedicated bump ski and say, a skinny GS race ski? I've heard some racer types say that their race skis work well in the bumps.
Those racer types probably stay in the troughs and carve around the bumps. As you take more and more direct lines, your tips go basically straight into the bumps. If the skis are stiff, this can drive you backseat and out of control or stop you dead and you go over the handlebars. Soft skis, the ski just conforms to the contour of the bump, absorbs some energy, and you go on your way. Plus bump skis are light, which helps quickness.what's the difference between a dedicated bump ski and say, a skinny GS race ski? I've heard some racer types say that their race skis work well in the bumps.
Agreed. I went with +1cm on the Cabrawlers because that seemed to be the consensus. Does it make any difference? I have no way to know since I never skied them mounted on the line. Also, it probably varies from skier to skier based on how long their BSL is.
Don't you mean his Cabrawlers?Greg,
My Cabrawlers are mounted +3cm, if you ever want to try them to compare what the additional 2cm feel like let me know. We have about the same size feet and I am sure I could adjust my bindings enough to fot your boots.