A ski’s recommended mounting line locates the boot centre for that model. It is different from the ski’s physical midpoint, and the correct line should come from the manufacturer’s documentation for the exact ski.
Name the reference before discussing an offset
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Boot-centre mark | The mark on the boot used to align it with the selected ski mounting line. |
| Recommended line | The manufacturer’s mounting reference for the ski model and length. |
| True centre | The physical midpoint of the ski; it may be elsewhere than the recommended line. |
| Offset | A distance forward or behind an identified reference—not a complete mounting instruction on its own. |
Make the shop discussion concrete
- Identify the exact ski model, length and year, binding and boot. Bring the boot to the mount.
- Explain your terrain and skiing preference. Ask which manufacturer-approved mounting references exist.
- If requesting an offset, write down the reference and direction explicitly. “Plus two” without a reference is ambiguous.
- For a remount, let the shop inspect existing holes and construction before deciding whether the desired location is feasible.
Do not buy a universal mounting promise
A more forward position is not automatically better for tricks, and moving back is not a guarantee of better flotation. Ski shape, flex and the skier’s stance interact. Keep the manufacturer’s recommendation as the starting point, and ask the shop to explain the tradeoff on the actual ski before drilling.
Sources and scope
Tyrolia binding selection guidance provides the binding-selection context. The mounting reference itself must be confirmed in the exact ski’s manufacturer instructions.
No model-specific offset or performance claim is prescribed here.