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DPS Wailer Tour 1 binding mount questions???

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9 years 9 months ago #226997 by slacker
Does anyone skiing the DPS Wailer RP2 Tour 1 have any useful feedback on binding location for this ski?
There seems to be limited information out there.

The little bits of info that I have been able to find suggest that mounting the binders forward (at least +1.5) really makes this ski come alive and  I have not read one single thread suggesting a -1, minus anything, or even the factory midsole mount position. 

The reviews that I have read say that it is really hard to drive the tip of this ski into the ground even when the bindings are mounted forward.

I tend to drive my skis hard with my knees so I would be inclined to mount them midsole but maybe I can mount forward, get more out of the ski,  and still have a ski that rises to the surface.   

I am open but resistant to the idea of changing my "style" to a more neutral stance.

Any feedback would be mucho appreciated.

I would love to get it right the first time around.  THX

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9 years 9 months ago #226999 by flowing alpy
Replied by flowing alpy on topic Re: DPS Wailer Tour 1 binding mount questions???
What is the ski telling you?
You must listen close and look hard, the ski will tell you.

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9 years 9 months ago #227001 by filbo
Never forget, no matter what the shape of the front of the ski, in the powder you always want enough ski in front of your toe to actually float, Length there is a good thing.

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9 years 9 months ago #227004 by Scotsman
I have Wailer 112 RP's, 112 RPC's and Cassiar 95.
All are the Pure versions and 184mm.
I've always mounted Wailers at +1 and for the most part ..that's the traditional wisdom for that ski in the Pure and Hybrid versions.
The Cassiar's are mounted on the line as they are a more traditional shape

The Tour 1 versions may be different but I doubt it.

If you call DPS, they will discuss it with you and make a recommendation.... I've found them very
helpful in that regard.

Don't drill until you've made up your mind.

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9 years 9 months ago #227005 by slacker

What is the ski telling you?
You must listen close and look hard, the ski will tell you.

Thanks alpy.  You are a true ski whisperer I perceive.  

As per your suggestion I just had a long intimate stare down with my new skis and I believe they did actually speak to me (or was it just in my head)

In time I heard  "mount me however you want! but just mount me and ride me hard!"

I guess its a good thing my wife is out of town for mothers day.   Thanks for the beta.   Gotta go now.

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9 years 9 months ago #227006 by slacker

I have Wailer 112 RP's, 112 RPC's and Cassiar 95.
If you call DPS, they will discuss it with you and make a recommendation.... I've found them very
helpful in that regard.

Don't drill until you've made up your mind.

Thank you I will do that.  Drill once.

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