Ski binding mounting quesiton....

[Ajay]

So, I have a Randonee setup and often ski with a pack. One of my sking goals is the Furher Finger on Rainier this winter, requiring skiing with a significant pack.

 

So my question is if anybody have experience/suggestions on if and how much it's beneficial to move the binding forward when there's 45+ lbs on your back moving your center of gravity backwards.

 

I'm thinking on drilling a second set of mounting holes forward for when I'm skiing with a large pack.... but am not sure how far forward I want, and with the foam core skis I only want to drill once.

 

My current setup:

-I'm 6'0" 185 lbs

-Black Diamond Mira Skis 175 cm

-Frenchi Diamire bindings currently mounted 0.5 cm forward

 

Thanks for any suggestions,

 

Ajay

[hafilax]

Are you planning on skiing on your heels?

 

If you're in relatively soft boots you will be able to bend your knees and waist to get your weight over the center of your foot. I don't see any benefit of moving the mounting point of your bindings.

[112]

I am a Randonee newbie so I am probably wrong, but I thought the pivot point/balance on the toe was critical for changing direction while skinning and that if you adjusted the bindings forward or backwards either the tip or tail would tend to drag.