Bought a new deck this year think i went too big.LibTech trsbtx 167w - Snowboarding Forum

Foster · 10-18-2010, 04:29 PM

I'm mostly do freeride, powder cliffs trees that sort of Jazz . I hit the park once and a while. I've been riding 160w lib for past few years and felt it was to short . so picked up a Lib TRS BTX 167w 2009/2010 model for a sweet deal but sketching if i can control this tank. Im 6' 195-200 depending on beer consumption. and i got size 12 boots. Im stoked on it but not sure the length is just to much. I ride sunshine and louise in ALberta . Got a pass at sunshine this year

Tauwolf · 10-18-2010, 05:17 PM

I'm almost your same specs (205lb and 11.5 boot) and I've been riding the 157 since last year. I loooove the board, but sometimes I feel like the 161 would have been a perfect fit. So I'm guessing that you'll love the board - especially in the powder - and some days you'll have moments when you feel like the only thing that could be better than what you're riding would be the same board in a 161. I'm sure you'll be happy with it 95% of the time, though.

whizbonker · 10-19-2010, 12:51 AM

That's a fucking huge board. But yes, you've got the weight and height to ride it. Good luck man

Triple8Sol · 10-19-2010, 05:17 AM

That is pretty damn huge. I'm thinking a 163-165 would suit you much better. That board is gonna plow.

Leo · 10-19-2010, 06:21 AM

That's a huge board. I'm guessing you bought it based on your boot size?

Since you are a size 12, go look at the Skunk Ape instead in the 161-163 range. Skunk Ape = wide version of TRS.

Lstarrasl · 10-19-2010, 11:12 AM

I'm 5'11" 160 and I rode a 163 all last season with no problems, you should be fine.

Rip and Ship · 10-19-2010, 11:15 AM

Im similar to your size (210 and size 11.5), personally Ive ridden a 167 and currently ride a 159. I love the control of the 159 and never see myself going back to anything bigger in the 160's.

Leo · 10-19-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lstarrasl

I'm 5'11" 160 and I rode a 163 all last season with no problems, you should be fine.

195-200lb guy taking a 167 through trees... have fun with that.

Dano · 10-19-2010, 11:55 AM

OP - What about your 160 made it feel too small? You're right in that proper range as far as board specs go. I think it'll be a little tough to ride (especially at sunshine), backcountry sled/cat/heli you might want the float but I think your 167W will be a bit sluggish when it comes to turns. Do you still have your 160?

linvillegorge · 10-19-2010, 11:59 AM

That's a big ass board. That's in the pure pow range for your size.

I'm 5'11" 180# and have a 165 Arbor Element that I picked up as a pure pow stick (well, to be honest I picked it up to split it, but pussed out).

10-18-2010, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Foster Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7	Bought a new deck this year think i went too big.LibTech trsbtx 167w I'm mostly do freeride, powder cliffs trees that sort of Jazz . I hit the park once and a while. I've been riding 160w lib for past few years and felt it was to short . so picked up a Lib TRS BTX 167w 2009/2010 model for a sweet deal but sketching if i can control this tank. Im 6' 195-200 depending on beer consumption. and i got size 12 boots. Im stoked on it but not sure the length is just to much. I ride sunshine and louise in ALberta . Got a pass at sunshine this year

10-19-2010, 05:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	That is pretty damn huge. I'm thinking a 163-165 would suit you much better. That board is gonna plow. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 13 Now IPO . 12 K2 Formula . 11 K2 Formula 13 NB x 686 580

10-19-2010, 06:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,200	That's a huge board. I'm guessing you bought it based on your boot size? Since you are a size 12, go look at the Skunk Ape instead in the 161-163 range. Skunk Ape = wide version of TRS. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

10-19-2010, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dano Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 729	OP - What about your 160 made it feel too small? You're right in that proper range as far as board specs go. I think it'll be a little tough to ride (especially at sunshine), backcountry sled/cat/heli you might want the float but I think your 167W will be a bit sluggish when it comes to turns. Do you still have your 160? __________________ '12 Lib Tech T.rice / '12 Burton Cartels '10 CustomX / '10 Co2 EST Salomon F22

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10-18-2010, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tauwolf Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 83	I'm almost your same specs (205lb and 11.5 boot) and I've been riding the 157 since last year. I loooove the board, but sometimes I feel like the 161 would have been a perfect fit. So I'm guessing that you'll love the board - especially in the powder - and some days you'll have moments when you feel like the only thing that could be better than what you're riding would be the same board in a 161. I'm sure you'll be happy with it 95% of the time, though.

10-19-2010, 12:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
whizbonker Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 15	That's a fucking huge board. But yes, you've got the weight and height to ride it. Good luck man

10-19-2010, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lstarrasl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 617	I'm 5'11" 160 and I rode a 163 all last season with no problems, you should be fine.

10-19-2010, 11:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rip and Ship Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 97	Im similar to your size (210 and size 11.5), personally Ive ridden a 167 and currently ride a 159. I love the control of the 159 and never see myself going back to anything bigger in the 160's.

10-19-2010, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,495	That's a big ass board. That's in the pure pow range for your size. I'm 5'11" 180# and have a 165 Arbor Element that I picked up as a pure pow stick (well, to be honest I picked it up to split it, but pussed out).