Do I need a wide board? - Snowboarding Forum

10-21-2007, 10:59 PM

Hello the past two seasons I was limited in my boarding time and went the rental route, but totally love the sport. I will be able to spend much more time on the slopes this year and am planning on getting my on gear. I am 6ft 170-175 lbs with a size 12 boot. I already have 32 Lashed boot that fit perfect but I need to round out the rest of my rig. Am I going to need a wide board? Suggestions on any board in particular?

**boarderaholic** · 10-22-2007, 05:20 AM

Due to the size of your boot, and the company that worked best for you, yeah, you're going to need a wide board.

10-22-2007, 09:30 AM

What kind of waist width do I need to shoot for?

10-22-2007, 01:22 PM

Hm...that somewhat depends on what your stance is...(other members correct me if I'm wrong) but a 25.5 cm. waist should be fine... If you are one to duck out your bindings you might even be able to get away with a midwide board...

lisevolution · 10-22-2007, 01:33 PM

I wear a 13 boot and I look for waists in the 26+ range... most true wide boards I can think of will be about 26.4 or wider

10-21-2007, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sparta Guest Posts: n/a	Do I need a wide board? Hello the past two seasons I was limited in my boarding time and went the rental route, but totally love the sport. I will be able to spend much more time on the slopes this year and am planning on getting my on gear. I am 6ft 170-175 lbs with a size 12 boot. I already have 32 Lashed boot that fit perfect but I need to round out the rest of my rig. Am I going to need a wide board? Suggestions on any board in particular?

10-22-2007, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
st.stark Guest Posts: n/a	Hm...that somewhat depends on what your stance is...(other members correct me if I'm wrong) but a 25.5 cm. waist should be fine... If you are one to duck out your bindings you might even be able to get away with a midwide board... Last edited by st.stark; 10-22-2007 at 02:05 PM.

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10-22-2007, 05:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
boarderaholic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,066	Due to the size of your boot, and the company that worked best for you, yeah, you're going to need a wide board.

10-22-2007, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sparta Guest Posts: n/a	What kind of waist width do I need to shoot for?

10-22-2007, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
lisevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 1,824	I wear a 13 boot and I look for waists in the 26+ range... most true wide boards I can think of will be about 26.4 or wider