Another board size question... - Snowboarding Forum

Vanek26 · 03-03-2010, 09:49 PM

Okay, I'm around 180lbs and just ordered a 149. The weight specs say up to 165lbs. I'm 5'8" and want a little more control for spins and jibbing. Will I be okay with this size board? I don't wanna end up snapping it!

mrpez · 03-03-2010, 09:53 PM

im not sure. im 5'10 160lbs and i ride a 153.

my friend is 6' 200lbs and rides a 153. he just found a big-ass crack in the middle, likely because he's too big for it. but i think it lasted him a couple seasons.

i think you might be fine if you take it easy.

Flick Montana · 03-03-2010, 11:57 PM

That seems small to me, but it's still a lot about personal preference. I'm 180 and my groomer board is a 158. My wife is 115 pounds and rides a 144.

03-03-2010, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vanek26 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA Posts: 16	Another board size question... Okay, I'm around 180lbs and just ordered a 149. The weight specs say up to 165lbs. I'm 5'8" and want a little more control for spins and jibbing. Will I be okay with this size board? I don't wanna end up snapping it!

03-03-2010, 11:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Flick Montana Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana sigh Posts: 4,168	That seems small to me, but it's still a lot about personal preference. I'm 180 and my groomer board is a 158. My wife is 115 pounds and rides a 144. __________________ Zombie Nation Gear: Rome Design 165 / Rome Arsenals Rome Anthem 158

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03-03-2010, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrpez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 283	im not sure. im 5'10 160lbs and i ride a 153. my friend is 6' 200lbs and rides a 153. he just found a big-ass crack in the middle, likely because he's too big for it. but i think it lasted him a couple seasons. i think you might be fine if you take it easy.