This is my first ski design and I would like to have your feedback as well as answers to a few questions.
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The narrowest point is set at 55% of the effective edge (so 55% 0f 1620 mm). Does this makes sense?
Regarding the core profiling: where should the flat section be and where should it be centered (exact center of ski, center of the core or narrowest point)? How long should it be?
I'm making a few assumptions - one main one being that it's an all-mountain resort type ski because of the medium-wide midsection.
Your narrowest point setback is further back than I'd place it personally for an all mountain cruiser, but your design might be good if you're leaning more towards a frontside carver or have a more 'traditional' stance preference. for reference, a race skis mount point may be placed at the 60% position using your metric, or a progressive all mountain ski would be more around 53% (or ~50mm setback). Generally speaking, more forward would give easier turn-in and release, but be less stable at high speeds. Vice versa for a more aft boot mount.
as far as the core profile - I always center it around the boot center - usually a 400mm boot pad extending 200 forward and 200 back, but again this isn't really a 'rule' per say, and the size/location of the 'pad' would directly impact the stiffness. Compared to an even flex profile, a stiff front / soft tail would give a quicker "bite" or turn in and tend to release easily, vice versa will result in a vague turn in and it would tend to "run straight" on turn exit.
