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Aura Binding Mount---anxiety part II
- Thread starter dloveski
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volklgirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
You only want true center if you're planning to use them as park skis, and they're really not designed for that.
If you have smallish feet (284 +/- BSL), most shops will recommend mounting them at or 1cm ahead of the mounting mark for general all-mountain use.
For mostly powder use, you can consider mounting them at or 1cm behind the mark as mine are, but a lot depends on how you're balanced in your boots and how aggressive/accomplished you are as a skier.
If you have smallish feet (284 +/- BSL), most shops will recommend mounting them at or 1cm ahead of the mounting mark for general all-mountain use.
For mostly powder use, you can consider mounting them at or 1cm behind the mark as mine are, but a lot depends on how you're balanced in your boots and how aggressive/accomplished you are as a skier.
dloveski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Correction---retail only available:(.
dloveski
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
If purchasing new skis and bindings isn't stressful enough....
From Volklgirl:
You only want true center if you're planning to use them as park skis, and they're really not designed for that.
If you have smallish feet (284 +/- BSL), most shops will recommend mounting them at or 1cm ahead of the mounting mark for general all-mountain use.
For mostly powder use, you can consider mounting them at or 1cm behind the mark as mine are, but a lot depends on how you're balanced in your boots and how aggressive/accomplished you are as a skier.
Well, I know I don't want to use them as park skis. I have big feet, so don't need them 1 cm ahead. I do want them for powder, but mostly all terrain and hope that I am aggressive/accomplished....., so...is that 1 cm back or center?
That's why I think the Griffons will give me some assurance on the mount----as they can be adjusted.
I will just be sure to go to my ski pros at the local ski shop---I'm also told that auras require special screw length and installation. Not a job for a random ski shop.
From Volklgirl:
You only want true center if you're planning to use them as park skis, and they're really not designed for that.
If you have smallish feet (284 +/- BSL), most shops will recommend mounting them at or 1cm ahead of the mounting mark for general all-mountain use.
For mostly powder use, you can consider mounting them at or 1cm behind the mark as mine are, but a lot depends on how you're balanced in your boots and how aggressive/accomplished you are as a skier.
Well, I know I don't want to use them as park skis. I have big feet, so don't need them 1 cm ahead. I do want them for powder, but mostly all terrain and hope that I am aggressive/accomplished....., so...is that 1 cm back or center?
That's why I think the Griffons will give me some assurance on the mount----as they can be adjusted.
I will just be sure to go to my ski pros at the local ski shop---I'm also told that auras require special screw length and installation. Not a job for a random ski shop.
and now I have it, too! I just got a pair of Auras and I'm trying to decide where to mount the Salomon Z10 bindings I'm planning to use. These aren't adjustable, so I want to be sure I have it right. Anyone have any advice?
ski now work later
Angel Diva
I must be very unoriginal. I mounted my Auras at the traditional mounting point and they work great for me. I also mounted my twin Pearls that way even though they are a symmetrical ski that can be mounted at center. I find that I ski much better overall with a binding mounted in the traditional poisition and don't spend enough time in the air or on features to justify a center mount.
jessie.says.that
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I have my 163s mounted at -2cm from true center, which works well for me for the most part. I just wanted to not have to lean back so much in pow/slush, but I probably should have gotten the 170...
anyway, they have a very large sweet spot, IMO, so it's hard to go wrong, but, as it was said above, it mostly just depends on what you want them for.
anyway, they have a very large sweet spot, IMO, so it's hard to go wrong, but, as it was said above, it mostly just depends on what you want them for.
Actually I am buying the 2010/2011 model. I got a really good deal ($559 with bindings, delivered...). What would be your reccomendation for the last year's lodel? Thank you!!!
I agree with Volklgirl, I don't see much of a reason to be afraid of mounting at traditional, boot center mark. Maybe -1 if it's going to be more of a powder ski.
Plus I'm not sure why a shop wouldn't touch them. Just make sure they know there is a metal topsheet (a larger drill bit is needed--NOT longer btw). Otherwise it's not unlike every other blank (non-system) ski.
Plus I'm not sure why a shop wouldn't touch them. Just make sure they know there is a metal topsheet (a larger drill bit is needed--NOT longer btw). Otherwise it's not unlike every other blank (non-system) ski.
alyeskaluv
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I have 163 Auras (2009/10) model mounted at boot center with Salomon Z10ti bindings. I've been very happy with the skis and bindings, and I don't ski any park, just a lot of un-groomed terrain and crud!
