i also have the 189 and putting dukes on there. I was postive i was going to go with +5. but after reading all these posts i may go up to 6. I am 6'2" about 175lb....... dont know what to do![]()
i also have the 189 and putting dukes on there. I was postive i was going to go with +5. but after reading all these posts i may go up to 6. I am 6'2" about 175lb....... dont know what to do![]()
@EdgeLinkJohn
ya do it... go with +7![]()
mounted mine at +4 last year and hated them, felt like I was doing wheelies all the time. i'm with everyone else who says +7
just a bump for any more opinions. going to get mounted next week.
@EdgeLinkJohn
I agree with the above post. I can't stress a forward mount on these enough, even if you never ski backward. This is far from a traditional ski, so don't be thinking about a traditional mount. I have skiied them at +10 and at +5. 5 was hell. Way too far back. There is no way the ski is made to be mounted there. +10 was boner city.
Last edited by seanpistol; 10-10-2008 at 01:43 PM.
I just did +4 on my Obsetheds, I figure it gives me room to go dramatically further forward if I need it. I'm still thinking +6.5 or +7 on the Hellbents. Tape measuring my tiny ass boots puts that just back from center.
iscariot... thanks for that. im going with 7 or 7.5
@EdgeLinkJohn
Hey, I am 5' 11" and 205lbs and am looking at the Helbents in 179 or 189. My everyday ski is a 190 Gotama and I am a pretty strong Skier. I noticed the 179's looked a lot like other 186's so I was wondering if the 189 would be a real beast. I think I am leaning towards the 189 but any comparison would be great. Also when you say plus 5 or plus 7 which ^ mark are you referring to. It looks like there are 3 ^ marks on the side? Thanks for any input.
0 - traditional
+3 - k2 recommended
+7.5 - core center
just got my 189s and about to mount +7 (me strong skier, lots of switch, 6'4" 200lbs) with rossi 140 ti's for my rossi squad boots, lots of deep powder around these parts. comin up from 89 ak enemies at +3.5, anyone with any advice to the contrary speak up now or i'll give an update of the outcome in a week or so. until then i'll just drool at their unmounted glory.
Can you really tell the difference between a plus 5 or plus 7? Wouldn't you just get use to the mount? I got the 189's and am waiting for some Jesters to show up. What would be the down side to a plus 7 mount?
hey anyone skiing the hellbents tele? Im looking for info on sizing and the playfulness of this ski for pow tele turns? Any different mounting suggestions? Im looking to mount the 189 with the BD01, any thoughts?
I read all your posts and go with +5 mounting.
Background:
Expert freerider. Few jumps. No park. 150 pounds.
Skiing in the Eastern infamous woods.
Full Tilt Kontact 310 mm bootsole.
The stick is at center of the boot and +5 on the skis.
Left side: true center of the K2 skis;
Right side: k2 suggested point at +2.
Wishing it could help somebody too.
Here 2 pictures what it looks like:
skied today 12-3 first time
local ALTA
reported 5 of fresh but there was a lot of wind play in effect
mounted at +7 with a 317 bsl
PERFECT!!!!!
That mounting point gives you enough stability under food while on groomed/chop
and the pow is just sick.
no wheelie effect and I could not bury the tip if i tried
By far my new favorite ski
@EdgeLinkJohn
Nice to hear BJ... are you living in SLC this winter?
Is it safe to say that +5 is a pretty safe mounting point?
I haven't been on rockers like this before, and am usually on a pretty traditional mount...just not sure where to go on the scale. Goats are my regular ski.
...anyone tried out jesters on these babies? How is it?
Mounting mine this weekend @ 6. Or at least thats the plan after reading this post.
I have jesters mounted at +6. It's PERFECT. ^^^^ You won't regret it.
Man, skiing is the easy part.
"He does this, he says, because he can. I think there is a little more to it that that, however. I think he does it because he can, and you cannot." - PacRimRider1 about Leo Brayman
..okai thanks. I`m like 6"3 and weigh 208. Not too much of a switchwhore.
Pretty aggressive skier. You something in similar?
Should I go even further forward?
So looking at this thread, I am in the same boat as others. Since the ski has been out now for 2 years, does anyone who posted before have any updated opinions from when they first mounted thiers?
Also, does the prefered 179 mount point differ from a 189 MP? It looks like +6 for non-switch neutral skiers? Quickness is preferred since I will be in tighter trees with them.
Just picked up some 179 HBs i think ill put em at +7 with jesters, yes? no?
I mounted my 179's at +4.5 and haven't had any of the wheelie popping issues others have mentioned. I mounted them like that after riding pair my buddy loaned me that were mounted core center. In heavier powder they seemed to want to dive unless I moved my weight back. Better switch riding due to center mounting wasn't worth the loss in float for me since I only ride switch if I'm fucking around on groomers with friends. I'm much happier with them mounted at +4.5. They float well in the heavier pow, and carve great through the groomers on the way back to the lifts. Maybe I ski more weight-centered than others that are having wheelie issues? Either way, the skis are a blast.
BTW, I'm 5',10" and weigh 160 if it matters.
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