I'm 5'11", 190 lbs and mounted mine on the "0" line... they feel perfect to me in all conditions.
The only fault I can find so far (after about 10-12 days on them) is that the bases seem fairly soft to me. Other than that, I love 'em.
I'm 5'11", 190 lbs and mounted mine on the "0" line... they feel perfect to me in all conditions.
The only fault I can find so far (after about 10-12 days on them) is that the bases seem fairly soft to me. Other than that, I love 'em.
smmokan, any hucks on them yet? if so, do you feel like you have enought tail?
would you be worried about them diving on you at +3?
go upside down.
I have my 188s at 0 and there is definitely enough tail on landings, although the balance point when landing is farther forward than on traditional skis due to the smaller contact length and massive tip. I actually find it easier to land drops forward than on the tails anyway. These have a really reassuring feel in that, the more forward you go, the more the tips seem to react by popping to the surface.
I've been wondering how going forward would affect the ski, but I like them in turns on the 0 line too much to spend too much time worrying.
I wish I had seen the pdf file. 6', 175lbs, 188 S7s, lots of holes, ended up at +1.5, which is not recommended for anything. None the less, like the ski alot, zero tip dive in powder. Other interested people, go download the pdf file on one of the earlier pages.
6'1 185 and really torn between 0 and +3.
Looking for it to be a deep day stick and for good size hucks.
Any reason they put lines at certain intervals? Does the ski flex funny if you mount it in between those points?
I'm thinking that +1.5 is the logical compromise since I'm trying to decide to between 0 and +3.
go upside down.
Finally got out on the 188s. Decided to mount +1.5.
Skied well, very chargeable. Found myself getting a little too far over the tips, but I think its just a matter of getting used to the rocker. Really like having the extra tail for stomping landings. If you strictly looking for float in powder I would go back a little more on the mount, but for what I want them to do, +1.5 seems pretty perfect.
go upside down.
Just got my 188s. Anyone mount these for tele binders?
I'm 5'9 about 170. Have the 195 S7 Koopman. Mounted at 0. Feels great to me.
Repoman
Hi everyone, just got a pair of Rossignol Mancini's in the 176cm (same as S7 but different graffic and designed for telemarkers hence different mounting points). Very excited! Only problem is I can't ski them yet because I don't know where to mount my alpine bindings in relation to the tele mounting point as there's no markers! Any advice? I am a girl weighing in at about 58kg and 5'1'' (good things come in small packages) Mainly going to use them for powder and backcountry crud and the odd bit of steep spring snow/couloirs (though I have another pair for this) Snow conditions are pretty variable here in Chamonix so I need some versatility for steep spring snow/crud/tight turns etc. Any ideas? Thanks for your help! Fi
You should check with some of the shops that have the S7 in 176cm and ask them if they can do you a favor and measure them for you. You should be able to get the exact distance for what the 0 line would be on the Koopman version (made and marked for alpine binders). From there you can just measure it out on your own pair and mount em up accordingly.
Good Luck
northern lights and southern comfort...
Check earlier in this thread:
Take these measurements from the tail of the ski toward the tip. Keep the measuring tape tight & straight.
This is what the 0 mark should measure:
195 length = 89.3 cm
188 length = 86 cm
176 length = 80.4 cm
166 length = 78 cm
Thanks guys, good advice. Now where do I find a tape measure on a thursday night in chamonix? I've also been in to a ski shop where they're going to look fro some s7s in the 176. Fingers crossed I can get these bad boys mounted before the snow comes!!!
I have just aquired a pair of Max Mancini S7 in 166 for the spancer. I need to mount alpine, but pretty sure the one line that is marked on the top sheet is for Tele. I have a feeling this is not where I want to mount alpine. Anyone know where the line measures from the tail on the alpine version of a 166? I'm petty sure alpine and tele ski are the same, just with different topsheets.
I'm obviously new to the board, but I shred with a crew TGR forum nuts here in Colorado. Anyway, I can really appreciate all the information I have found on here, but its almost information overload! On that subject, I was wondering if this mounting chart you shared still holds true according to Rossi? I rarely ski switch....
I recently bought the 188 Max Mancini S7 after demoing a pair that totally changed my life. I had them mounted with Marker Barons, but never though to specify the mounting point (durf) and I have never gone with anything other than the manufacturers recommended..... After they were mounted and after I jumped on the board, I measured and it looks like the tech mounted my Barons at 84cm (-2) straight pull from the tail. He mentioned that he mounted me more traditional (Sounds subjective) They ski great, but I am wondering if I have lost any agility or quickness by mounting in the powder rec instead of the freeride rec. I have been using them all over the resort and in the backcountry. I have 342mm boot sole length, 6' 3" 205lbs if its any conciliation. Should I have them re-mounted at 86cm for any reason? I am totally over analyzing, but I want to get the most out of these boards.
Thanks in advance!
I'm at +2 and wish I had gone 0. I've stuffed it over the bars a couple times and that's not cool- really can't remember the last time that happened. The skis are also less than confidence-inspiring in open terrain and when pointed through consolidated snow.
Still super fun but I'm going to bite the bullet and re-drill at 0. 5'9", 180, pretty good skier although probably more physically strong than technically skilled.
Adding nothing of any value that hasn't been said before, but I have my 188's mounted at zero and I can't imagine wanting to change them. I don't ski switch unless I'm being silly, do some hucks, and have no problem with tip dive.
My Super 7's are mounted at zero, and they rock.
Got mine at minus -1 on my 188's and I wouldn't change a thing. If I was wanting something more jibby, I might move forward 3 but I've got other boards for those times. The intentions of these were to punch a line speed, be stable but quick to change lanes. I couldn't be happier. I use them surprisingly more than I thought I would. Doesn't matter what the conditions, they rip.
Thanks for the quick replies and useful input. It sounds as if the ski is designed to perform well in most conditions from 0 to -2. Obviously, if you intend to use them in the park or ride/land switch in pow a lot the +3 and +6 are there for such reasons.
As some of you have noted.... I am skiing these a lot more than I thought I would. This ski has become my quiver and made my other boards obsolete.
Demoed 195's for a few days this week at Snowbird. Snow was variable and mostly sucked balls. At -2 was closest to a GS race mount, 0 would annoy me, and the +5 mark scares the shit out of me.
That said, I'm getting a pair and will be drilling at -2 (or maybe -1.5).
just got my 188 (coopman). Have it on 0 marking (which i measured is 84cm from tail). Almost feels to easy to turn. Anyway snow suxs atm (wet) and will give it a few more days - not used to so little tip in front). but feel id like to mount at -2. Feels like the tails were hooking up in the mank (it was almost raining).
also compared them to my touring setup - 181cm K2 coombacks - and they are about the same length yet the boot centre on coombacks is about 5cm back. I really like the feel of having lots of ski infront of me.
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