If I'm 5'11, is a 164cm board too big? - Snowboarding Forum

02-04-2010, 07:37 PM

Im looking at a 164cm Burton Wide board that has a 26.2 cm waist. I am a size 14 boot, so I need a wide but I dont know exactly how wide it needs to be. Is 164/26.2 too big? Its either this one or a 160/26 sized model.

Magnum626 · 02-04-2010, 07:40 PM

I don't think so. The question is how much do you weigh and what type of terrain will you be riding in?

02-04-2010, 07:42 PM

Im about 205-210 and I am probably just going down mountains/powder. I am not going to go to any parks or halfpipes or anything like that.

Also, which one would be better for me? the 164/26.2 or the 160/26? I am leaning towards the smaller one, but is it too narrow?

02-04-2010, 07:55 PM

bump, i might buy tonight if i can get these questions answered

linvillegorge · 02-04-2010, 08:03 PM

What size boots?

02-04-2010, 08:04 PM

i am size 14

02-04-2010, 08:05 PM

i would go a little smaller than 164 because of ur height probably around a 159

02-04-2010, 08:21 PM

If you're not into jumping(not just limited to parks), and just want speed I think the 164 would be ok. I think weight is just as important as height, and I'm only 175lbs and my freeride board is a 158. What have you been riding? Its always nice to demo first when possible. The nice thing about buying a big name brand (if you must buy Burton), is that there has to be someone near you that rents or demos them. As far as your width, I don't think you'll notice 2mm much, but bring your boots with you and have a look.

zakk · 02-04-2010, 11:46 PM

IMO 164 is too big for you unless you're a bomber or ride only waist deep pow

fredericp64 · 02-05-2010, 12:12 AM

If it's any help to you.

I'm 163 lbs, 5'8. I ride a 160 and it handles perfect. I like to bomb, and bomb it does!

ice coast.

02-04-2010, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
coltsfan2009 Guest Posts: n/a	If I'm 5'11, is a 164cm board too big? Im looking at a 164cm Burton Wide board that has a 26.2 cm waist. I am a size 14 boot, so I need a wide but I dont know exactly how wide it needs to be. Is 164/26.2 too big? Its either this one or a 160/26 sized model.

02-04-2010, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
zakk Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 612	IMO 164 is too big for you unless you're a bomber or ride only waist deep pow __________________ -zakk

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02-04-2010, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Magnum626 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC looking for snow... Posts: 589	I don't think so. The question is how much do you weigh and what type of terrain will you be riding in?

02-04-2010, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
coltsfan2009 Guest Posts: n/a	Im about 205-210 and I am probably just going down mountains/powder. I am not going to go to any parks or halfpipes or anything like that. Also, which one would be better for me? the 164/26.2 or the 160/26? I am leaning towards the smaller one, but is it too narrow?

02-04-2010, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
coltsfan2009 Guest Posts: n/a	bump, i might buy tonight if i can get these questions answered

02-04-2010, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,499	What size boots?

02-04-2010, 08:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
coltsfan2009 Guest Posts: n/a	i am size 14

02-04-2010, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
rocket31 Guest Posts: n/a	i would go a little smaller than 164 because of ur height probably around a 159

02-04-2010, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
MountainMan Guest Posts: n/a	If you're not into jumping(not just limited to parks), and just want speed I think the 164 would be ok. I think weight is just as important as height, and I'm only 175lbs and my freeride board is a 158. What have you been riding? Its always nice to demo first when possible. The nice thing about buying a big name brand (if you must buy Burton), is that there has to be someone near you that rents or demos them. As far as your width, I don't think you'll notice 2mm much, but bring your boots with you and have a look.

02-05-2010, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	If it's any help to you. I'm 163 lbs, 5'8. I ride a 160 and it handles perfect. I like to bomb, and bomb it does! ice coast.