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10-22-2007, 05:35 PM

ya im looking for a solid snowboard...finally i have had time to get out there out on the slopes. but before i get back out there im looking for a solid board...im about 6'5 1/2 and weigh about 280 max....looking for a board that wont bitch out on me....price not an option just looking for something that will be worth the investment!

**boarderaholic** · 10-22-2007, 06:12 PM

Boot size? Riding style? Because of your weight, I highly recommend Never Summer, they're built like tanks and should hold up your weight with relatively few to no problems

10-22-2007, 06:36 PM

I agree, Neversummer is a good choice. You will definately need to get a wide board. Real quick here are some to look at:

Rome Flag Snowboard > Men's Snowboards - Free Shipping & No Sales Tax
Burton Custom X Wide Snowboard > Men's Snowboards - Free Shipping & No Sales Tax
Titan & Titan TX \\\\ NS Factory Built Denver, CO
Heritage \\\\ NS Factory Built Denver, CO

10-22-2007, 09:22 PM

Also maybe the NS Premier?

10-22-2007, 11:26 PM

the legacy looks like a beast what about that one??...and im a 13 to 14...and my style is regular

lisevolution · 10-23-2007, 08:34 AM

Try a LibTech SkunkApe in 172 or Rome Flag in 168. You may also want to look at a Ride Yukon I believe they make that in a 167. The Lib also comes in 167

10-23-2007, 09:40 AM

The legacy would be a good option as well

**killclimbz** · 10-23-2007, 10:07 AM

The Legacy is a good board though at your weight I would look at the Titan. As they say if you can't ride that board will ride you. The Legacy is a little bit softer than the Titan.

The Unity Dominion is another board that is a great ride or will ride you. It destroys everything you run into.

All those boards come in wide models, which it looks like you'll need.

I was also very impressed with the Flow Infinite Freeride last season. It performed just as well as the Neversummer and Unity models I demo'd.

Rome Flag is another solid choice.

10-23-2007, 11:34 AM

I am 6'3", 207 and ride a 168. A buddy of mine is a bit heavier and rides a 173. I have ridden everything from a 156 to a 160 to a 163 and prefer the 168 and even considered a 172 or 173. Effective edge comes into play as well. If I were you, go over 170 for any board.

10-24-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by richedie

I am 6'3", 207 and ride a 168. A buddy of mine is a bit heavier and rides a 173. I have ridden everything from a 156 to a 160 to a 163 and prefer the 168 and even considered a 172 or 173. Effective edge comes into play as well. If I were you, go over 170 for any board.

By your weight im looking at the legacy cause it comes in a 174....i was also checking the burton custom x...it comes in a 168 my only nervousness...i think ill give both companys a call and see what they think! gotta slow you thin fucking snowboarders whats its like to see a real big mother fucker doing his thing...2 dollars and 80 cents all the way down the pine baby!

10-22-2007, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
jjsmedi Guest Posts: n/a	big dude solid board ya im looking for a solid snowboard...finally i have had time to get out there out on the slopes. but before i get back out there im looking for a solid board...im about 6'5 1/2 and weigh about 280 max....looking for a board that wont bitch out on me....price not an option just looking for something that will be worth the investment!

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10-22-2007, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
boarderaholic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,065	Boot size? Riding style? Because of your weight, I highly recommend Never Summer, they're built like tanks and should hold up your weight with relatively few to no problems

10-22-2007, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
mike1two Guest Posts: n/a	I agree, Neversummer is a good choice. You will definately need to get a wide board. Real quick here are some to look at: Rome Flag Snowboard > Men's Snowboards - Free Shipping & No Sales Tax Burton Custom X Wide Snowboard > Men's Snowboards - Free Shipping & No Sales Tax Titan & Titan TX \\\\ NS Factory Built Denver, CO Heritage \\\\ NS Factory Built Denver, CO

10-22-2007, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
st.stark Guest Posts: n/a	Also maybe the NS Premier?

10-22-2007, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
jjsmedi Guest Posts: n/a	the legacy looks like a beast what about that one??...and im a 13 to 14...and my style is regular

10-23-2007, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
lisevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 1,824	Try a LibTech SkunkApe in 172 or Rome Flag in 168. You may also want to look at a Ride Yukon I believe they make that in a 167. The Lib also comes in 167

10-23-2007, 09:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
st.stark Guest Posts: n/a	The legacy would be a good option as well

10-23-2007, 10:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,173	The Legacy is a good board though at your weight I would look at the Titan. As they say if you can't ride that board will ride you. The Legacy is a little bit softer than the Titan. The Unity Dominion is another board that is a great ride or will ride you. It destroys everything you run into. All those boards come in wide models, which it looks like you'll need. I was also very impressed with the Flow Infinite Freeride last season. It performed just as well as the Neversummer and Unity models I demo'd. Rome Flag is another solid choice.

10-23-2007, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
richedie Guest Posts: n/a	I am 6'3", 207 and ride a 168. A buddy of mine is a bit heavier and rides a 173. I have ridden everything from a 156 to a 160 to a 163 and prefer the 168 and even considered a 172 or 173. Effective edge comes into play as well. If I were you, go over 170 for any board.