Is my board to BIG? - Snowboarding Forum

03-03-2010, 10:52 AM

I'm 6'0'' 195-200lbs, 11 boot size. I did a lot of research and picked up a 160 Ride Antic at the beginning of the season. I'm an east coast rider and wanted an all mountain board.

I was in a local shop last week and looking at new boards just to pass some time. One of the clerks recommended a 155 for my height and weight! Said that a 160 was to big for me??

So is my board to big, or just right for my height/weight?

Thanks.

earl_je · 03-03-2010, 11:02 AM

sounds like the right size for you..

not sure what the ride antic weight specs are though.

tomtom88 · 03-03-2010, 11:06 AM

I'd say a 160 a just right for you, but I'm no expert either.

DC5R · 03-03-2010, 11:07 AM

160 is perfect. And I am an expert

(J/K)

crispynz1 · 03-03-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejfrd

I'm 6'0'' 195-200lbs, 11 boot size. I did a lot of research and picked up a 160 Ride Antic at the beginning of the season. I'm an east coast rider and wanted an all mountain board.

I was in a local shop last week and looking at new boards just to pass some time. One of the clerks recommended a 155 for my height and weight! Said that a 160 was to big for me??

So is my board to big, or just right for my height/weight?

Thanks.

I would avoid that shop. The 160 is fine!

Flick Montana · 03-03-2010, 11:26 AM

I'm 180 and I ride a 158 on the groomers and 165 in the powder. I'd say your board is just right for you.

CoopersTroopers · 03-03-2010, 11:27 AM

On paper it looks fine for your dimensions. Do you have any problems with the board's size (too fast, doesn't turn well, to slow to turn), or do you want to start doing something specialized that makes you want a different size (i.e. park boards you typically size down, powder boards maybe size up)?

Vanek26 · 03-03-2010, 09:30 PM

I'm a bigger guy, too and I have a 160. I feel like it's way too hard to maneuver and launch with. I'm going to downsize for next season for sure.

Snowfox · 03-03-2010, 09:36 PM

Personal preferences and individual boards but...

I'm about 185lbs and I use a 162 and a 164. I wouldn't personally go shorter than a 160 for a freeride board. Might go a bit down for a park board though...

However...
If you have been using it and liking it, fuck what anyone else says.

fredericp64 · 03-03-2010, 09:37 PM

I'm 5'8, 163 lbs and I ride a 160 as a freeride board and it's pure sweetness. You should be more than fine with a your board.

03-03-2010, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
mikejfrd Guest Posts: n/a	Is my board to BIG? I'm 6'0'' 195-200lbs, 11 boot size. I did a lot of research and picked up a 160 Ride Antic at the beginning of the season. I'm an east coast rider and wanted an all mountain board. I was in a local shop last week and looking at new boards just to pass some time. One of the clerks recommended a 155 for my height and weight! Said that a 160 was to big for me?? So is my board to big, or just right for my height/weight? Thanks.

03-03-2010, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
tomtom88 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,639	I'd say a 160 a just right for you, but I'm no expert either. __________________ Take yourself to higher places.

03-03-2010, 11:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Flick Montana Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana sigh Posts: 4,168	I'm 180 and I ride a 158 on the groomers and 165 in the powder. I'd say your board is just right for you. __________________ Zombie Nation Gear: Rome Design 165 / Rome Arsenals Rome Anthem 158

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03-03-2010, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
earl_je Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Keystone, CO Posts: 824	sounds like the right size for you.. not sure what the ride antic weight specs are though.

03-03-2010, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	160 is perfect. And I am an expert (J/K)

03-03-2010, 11:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
CoopersTroopers Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 156	On paper it looks fine for your dimensions. Do you have any problems with the board's size (too fast, doesn't turn well, to slow to turn), or do you want to start doing something specialized that makes you want a different size (i.e. park boards you typically size down, powder boards maybe size up)?

03-03-2010, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vanek26 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA Posts: 16	I'm a bigger guy, too and I have a 160. I feel like it's way too hard to maneuver and launch with. I'm going to downsize for next season for sure.

03-03-2010, 09:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Snowfox Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 877	Personal preferences and individual boards but... I'm about 185lbs and I use a 162 and a 164. I wouldn't personally go shorter than a 160 for a freeride board. Might go a bit down for a park board though... However... If you have been using it and liking it, fuck what anyone else says.

03-03-2010, 09:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	I'm 5'8, 163 lbs and I ride a 160 as a freeride board and it's pure sweetness. You should be more than fine with a your board.