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01-19-2011, 12:30 PM #51Registered User
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01-19-2011, 09:42 PM #52mach three macho machine
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^To the -6 line.
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03-22-2011, 11:19 AM #53
Bumping this older thread because it seems the most relevant to my question...
I've been on the '10-'11 Bibby, with Dukes, mounted on the line (-6). I love this ski except for one issue. If I try to throw a big slash in soft snow, the tips dive and I get thrown over the handlebars. This happens if I'm going straight with speed. If I'm linking turns, it doesn't seem to be an issue.
Maybe this is because I'm a bigger guy (200 lbs) and I'm overpowering the tips? I've tried changing my technique to compensate for the more center mounted ski. Maybe I suck at skiing, but I haven't experienced this with any other ski. I'm thinking of bumping the mount back another cm.
Anybody have a similar experience? Would moving the mount back help?"Not so loud, huh kid? I was up all night doing a crossword puzzle."
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03-07-2012, 02:22 PM #54
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03-07-2012, 02:25 PM #55Ski edits | http://vimeo.com/user389737/videos
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03-07-2012, 04:49 PM #56
perfect. my pair of 190's are on their way from moment as we speak. will be here tomorrow so i havent gotten to measure them up yet.
i'm a pretty light guy. 160lbs. 5'11". Always prefer a longer ski. That's why I got the 190.
Will mostly be using this ski as my everyday Snowbird ski. I always mount my skis a bit forward from recommended. Find the S7 skis better at +3cm from recommended. JJ's (although too short) ski better at +2cm from recommended. I guess I just have a more forward/centered stance.
Also will be jumping/flipping/spinning this ski a bit, with some switch pow landings.
Debating -6, -5, and -4 cm from true center.
Sounds like both KC and BIB have theirs at -6 cm.. they ski similar to the way I do (albeit better than me as well). They also have multiple pairs of fat skis to jump on... wondering if I should maybe go -5cm... can't decide. Guess I will stand on them a bunch after they arrive tomorrow and see what looks right.
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03-07-2012, 04:55 PM #57
Should be okay at -5cm, especially at your weight. Before selling the 190 to make room for the new 86, I had mine at -5.5 and I have 15# on you.
Ski edits | http://vimeo.com/user389737/videos
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11-24-2012, 02:24 PM #58Registered User
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01-18-2013, 09:47 AM #59
I picked up some used 190's I used the previous mount. But I don't know what it is as there are no markings left. Could someone tell me what the rec is from the tail? Ie what is -5 and -7 from the tail?
Thanks
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01-18-2013, 12:31 PM #60
They should straight pull 188cm tip to tail.
Recommended "0" line is -6 from cord center.
That 0 line is 88 cm straight pull from tail.
I highly recommend that mount point for all round goodness and a well balanced ski. Unless you ski switch and get all spinny, jibby, crazy out the assneck...then go forward.
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01-18-2013, 03:01 PM #61
Awesome thanks. I will take a look at where they are. First day on them today
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