Wide or Not Wide...that is the question... - Snowboarding Forum

08-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Hey everyone, new here.

Looking to get an Arbor snowboard for this coming winter. Looking to pick up an '09 model before the '10's come out.

I wear size 12 boots, 6', 180#. I've been riding a "wide" board.

I'm wondering if I could fit on the Element (254mm width for the 161) without too much overhang. I have Rome 390 bindings. I'm getting new boots and would be sure to look for a 12 with a smaller footprint.

If the Element is totally out of the question...how are the Arbor Roundhouse boards? Apparently their "wide" board...but a width of 266mm...that's pretty freakin wide! I'm worried about handling.

Thoughts everyone?

08-03-2009, 11:03 PM

plat it safe and get a wide

08-03-2009, 11:17 PM

what about same specs for the guy. on a 154 2010 k2 believer. i have a like 15/0 bindings angle. 249mm ww. its gonna work huh?

nos · 08-04-2009, 12:57 AM

you will be fine with the element. i rode an element with 12s for two years and no drag. i now ride a 251 waist with 12s and still get no drag. don't worry about it.

jibking- just ride. stop asking so many equipment questions.

08-04-2009, 04:04 PM

dope, thanks nos, that's exactly what i needed to hear

m60g · 08-04-2009, 09:06 PM

I have the Element and I love it.

It's gonna be tough to find one left over though

m60g · 08-04-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nos

you will be fine with the element. i rode an element with 12s for two years and no drag. i now ride a 251 waist with 12s and still get no drag. don't worry about it.

jibking- just ride. stop asking so many equipment questions.

He just can't help hisself

08-03-2009, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
themightyquinn Guest Posts: n/a	Wide or Not Wide...that is the question... Hey everyone, new here. Looking to get an Arbor snowboard for this coming winter. Looking to pick up an '09 model before the '10's come out. I wear size 12 boots, 6', 180#. I've been riding a "wide" board. I'm wondering if I could fit on the Element (254mm width for the 161) without too much overhang. I have Rome 390 bindings. I'm getting new boots and would be sure to look for a 12 with a smaller footprint. If the Element is totally out of the question...how are the Arbor Roundhouse boards? Apparently their "wide" board...but a width of 266mm...that's pretty freakin wide! I'm worried about handling. Thoughts everyone?

08-04-2009, 12:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
nos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 207	you will be fine with the element. i rode an element with 12s for two years and no drag. i now ride a 251 waist with 12s and still get no drag. don't worry about it. jibking- just ride. stop asking so many equipment questions. Last edited by nos; 08-04-2009 at 11:43 AM.

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08-03-2009, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
misteradam Guest Posts: n/a	plat it safe and get a wide

08-03-2009, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
jibkingJ Guest Posts: n/a	what about same specs for the guy. on a 154 2010 k2 believer. i have a like 15/0 bindings angle. 249mm ww. its gonna work huh?

08-04-2009, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
themightyquinn Guest Posts: n/a	dope, thanks nos, that's exactly what i needed to hear

08-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
m60g Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CO Posts: 510	I have the Element and I love it. It's gonna be tough to find one left over though