Hi all. Wouldn't be surprised if you're sick of hearing about the NS TT but I've settled on it for my next board and am really concerned about getting the proper size.
185 lb / 6'1"
Boot size: 10.5
Riding style: all-mountain, more focused on freeride/more difficult off-piste stuff/really want to experience more of the freestyle side of boarding.
Age: mid 30's
Location: inland northwest US
current board: 2006 158 super stiff/heavy Salomon (camber)
I had the opportunity at the end of the season to try a friend's 156 Arbor Westmark rocker and was shocked and thrilled by how easy it was to turn/jump/maneuver. Before I rode it I was deadset on getting a big cambered freeride machine but after riding the Arbor really want to experience a more freestyle riding but retain the ability to do more freeride stuff.
So, sizing for the TT I was thinking either the 160, 158x, or 161x. One thing I would like to get into is deeper carving at speed - euro carving just looks so fun so that's my main motivation for thinking wide. This forum seems so split between wide vs normal widths. Am I splitting hairs here? Any suggestions? And if folks feel like I'm misinformed and the TT wouldn't be good for me lemme know please. Thanks guys.
185 lb / 6'1"
Boot size: 10.5
Riding style: all-mountain, more focused on freeride/more difficult off-piste stuff/really want to experience more of the freestyle side of boarding.
Age: mid 30's
Location: inland northwest US
current board: 2006 158 super stiff/heavy Salomon (camber)
I had the opportunity at the end of the season to try a friend's 156 Arbor Westmark rocker and was shocked and thrilled by how easy it was to turn/jump/maneuver. Before I rode it I was deadset on getting a big cambered freeride machine but after riding the Arbor really want to experience a more freestyle riding but retain the ability to do more freeride stuff.
So, sizing for the TT I was thinking either the 160, 158x, or 161x. One thing I would like to get into is deeper carving at speed - euro carving just looks so fun so that's my main motivation for thinking wide. This forum seems so split between wide vs normal widths. Am I splitting hairs here? Any suggestions? And if folks feel like I'm misinformed and the TT wouldn't be good for me lemme know please. Thanks guys.