Is 158 to Big???? - Snowboarding Forum

Lians60 · 02-03-2009, 07:26 PM

I just purchased a 2008 Burton Blunt 158cm, I am 5'11 175 Pounds Shoe Size 10.5. I am intermediate in terms of skill. I only do mountain riding as of now, but i do want to eventually hit up the park and start to get nice at park, i am concerned i chose a size to big! Your thoughts?

Vlaze · 02-03-2009, 07:30 PM

From what I recall on the weight, 158 is dead on for freestyle as you are my weight as well. But it depends on the board as well, a stiffer board would work better smaller than 158, but in general, 158 is the average for someone at that weight.

Extremo · 02-03-2009, 07:41 PM

That's the perfect size for you. I'm 6' 180 and ride a 157 park board. I rode a 159 last year and it actually rode a little bit better than the one I have now. I'm looking at a few 158's right now myself. Smaller boards just don't hold up that well on big jumps and fast runs.

Technine Icon · 02-03-2009, 08:00 PM

You've got nothing to worry about. That board is perfect for u.

02-03-2009, 08:07 PM

I weigh about 165 and ride a 158, and I'm an intermediate too. No problems. There's nothing I can do in the park on my 154 that I can't do on my 158, and the 158 is much nicer for freeriding. You should be fine.

Lians60 · 02-03-2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks for all the replies, i was a little worried and was about to return it, but instead im going to rip up the mountain this SAT. Thanks again.

02-03-2009, 08:30 PM

from what i have read, that board does seem to be the right size for your riding habits

Triple8Sol · 02-03-2009, 09:28 PM

158-159 is pretty much where you should be at

08-06-2009, 02:23 PM

depends. on if your riding in the park, Im 5'6" and I ride a 151, and I used to ride a 155. Now i won't go any bigger than a 152. And my buddys your height and he rides a 155. He used to ride a 160, and thought he liked it till he droped down a couple sizes. smaller board = more control in the park.

DC5R · 08-06-2009, 03:12 PM

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Lians60 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Is 158 to Big???? I just purchased a 2008 Burton Blunt 158cm, I am 5'11 175 Pounds Shoe Size 10.5. I am intermediate in terms of skill. I only do mountain riding as of now, but i do want to eventually hit up the park and start to get nice at park, i am concerned i chose a size to big! Your thoughts?

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02-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,116	That's the perfect size for you. I'm 6' 180 and ride a 157 park board. I rode a 159 last year and it actually rode a little bit better than the one I have now. I'm looking at a few 158's right now myself. Smaller boards just don't hold up that well on big jumps and fast runs.

02-03-2009, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Technine Icon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,252	You've got nothing to worry about. That board is perfect for u.

02-03-2009, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Seedy J Guest Posts: n/a	I weigh about 165 and ride a 158, and I'm an intermediate too. No problems. There's nothing I can do in the park on my 154 that I can't do on my 158, and the 158 is much nicer for freeriding. You should be fine.

02-03-2009, 08:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lians60 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Thanks for all the replies, i was a little worried and was about to return it, but instead im going to rip up the mountain this SAT. Thanks again.

02-03-2009, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
fossilX Guest Posts: n/a	from what i have read, that board does seem to be the right size for your riding habits

08-06-2009, 02:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
RideOrDie69 Guest Posts: n/a	depends. on if your riding in the park, Im 5'6" and I ride a 151, and I used to ride a 155. Now i won't go any bigger than a 152. And my buddys your height and he rides a 155. He used to ride a 160, and thought he liked it till he droped down a couple sizes. smaller board = more control in the park.