board for girlfriend (sizing help) - Snowboarding Forum

rellufs · 12-17-2010, 08:44 AM

I'm looking to pick up a board for my girl. She's 5'3" 125 lbs and is pretty much a beginner (10-15 days on a board). She's starting to be comfortable at speed and linking turns. We're going out west for two weeks and after a few lessons I think she'll be doing quite well.

I found a great deal on a Roxy Ally 143 and I'm wondering if this board is too short for her. I was thinking the shorter length will only help her progress and will be fine until she really starts charging it after a few seasons.

Thanks.

sleev-les · 12-17-2010, 08:52 AM

A friend of mine is about the same height/weight as your girl... She loves Roxy too lol... Anyways, she is running a 143 and has really liked the board. I'm not a fan of Roxy, but she'd tell you different. Her triplet sister is running a 143 Burton..

Now if I could get the third one into boarding lol

wrathfuldeity · 12-17-2010, 09:12 AM

daughter is about the same size, her park board is a 144; it will be a fine size,

jammee · 12-17-2010, 10:34 AM

I just got a Roxy Ally!

I'm 5'2 and 110 lbs. The guys at the shop suggested I go with a 139, so i think your girlfriend will be okay with a 143.

dontpanic · 12-17-2010, 11:03 AM

Yep yep it all sounds about right. My gf is 5' 3" 130lbs and she rides anything from 143-147. Just depends on the board.

12-17-2010, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
rellufs Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 13	board for girlfriend (sizing help) I'm looking to pick up a board for my girl. She's 5'3" 125 lbs and is pretty much a beginner (10-15 days on a board). She's starting to be comfortable at speed and linking turns. We're going out west for two weeks and after a few lessons I think she'll be doing quite well. I found a great deal on a Roxy Ally 143 and I'm wondering if this board is too short for her. I was thinking the shorter length will only help her progress and will be fine until she really starts charging it after a few seasons. Thanks.

12-17-2010, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,701	daughter is about the same size, her park board is a 144; it will be a fine size, __________________

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12-17-2010, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
sleev-les Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 333	A friend of mine is about the same height/weight as your girl... She loves Roxy too lol... Anyways, she is running a 143 and has really liked the board. I'm not a fan of Roxy, but she'd tell you different. Her triplet sister is running a 143 Burton.. Now if I could get the third one into boarding lol

12-17-2010, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
jammee Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1	I just got a Roxy Ally! I'm 5'2 and 110 lbs. The guys at the shop suggested I go with a 139, so i think your girlfriend will be okay with a 143.

12-17-2010, 11:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
dontpanic Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 6	Yep yep it all sounds about right. My gf is 5' 3" 130lbs and she rides anything from 143-147. Just depends on the board.