Lib Tech TRS MTX 157 too big for me? - Snowboarding Forum

swiftbmx · 01-10-2011, 05:16 PM

Hey Guys, first post here. So much great knowledge here but I have a question. I'm 5'6" and 140 lbs and ride about 95% freeride on the Eastcoast (PA/NY/VT). I've come across a good deal on a 157 TRS MTX and was just curious if you guys think it might be too big for me or not suited for my riding/conditions?

Thanks!
KB

Lstarrasl · 01-10-2011, 05:33 PM

How long have you been riding for?

swiftbmx · 01-10-2011, 05:41 PM

About 2 years but I have over 30 sessions under my belt and I have been good with all diamonds and a majority of the double diamonds on the North East. Thanks for the fast reply.

Lstarrasl · 01-10-2011, 05:44 PM

Are you growing or full grown?

Lstarrasl · 01-10-2011, 05:47 PM

oh and what was the board size you rode before?

swiftbmx · 01-10-2011, 06:27 PM

LOL, I completely forgot there are kids on here but yes fully grown at 27, just a short dude. I am currently riding a 151 but it's mostly a park board. I didn't know anything about boards when I bought so I hope to be a bit smarter this time.

crazyface · 01-10-2011, 06:52 PM

i have the '08 TRS MTX 154 and i am 6' 140lbs. It works really well everywhere on the mountain for me at that size. It shouldwork well as a primarily freeride board for you.

Hodgepodge · 01-10-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by swiftbmx

LOL, I completely forgot there are kids on here but yes fully grown at 27, just a short dude. I am currently riding a 151 but it's mostly a park board. I didn't know anything about boards when I bought so I hope to be a bit smarter this time.

its a little big. i ride a 157 and i weigh 180. but really, if it feels right for you, you should be fine on it.

PATKOUG · 01-10-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftbmx

Hey Guys, first post here. So much great knowledge here but I have a question. I'm 5'6" and 140 lbs and ride about 95% freeride on the Eastcoast (PA/NY/VT). I've come across a good deal on a 157 TRS MTX and was just curious if you guys think it might be too big for me or not suited for my riding/conditions?

Thanks!
KB

That's a good size and board for you.

My brother is 6'1"/150# and for everyday/all-mountain use he switches between his 2009 Lib-Tech Dark Series MTX 158 and his 2009 LT TRS BTX 159 (he almost bought this board in a 157, but ended up going with the 159 and has no regrets). He also has a 2010 Burton Malolo 162 for deep/fresh powder.

I'm 5'9"/185# and my all-mountain/everyday board is a 2009 LT DS MTX 161. I've also got a couple of shorter, more park-focused boards, a 2009 K2 Jibpan 156 and a 2010 K2 Jibpan 159, as well as some longer boards that range from 165 to 168 that I break out when the powder's deep/fresh.

Lstarrasl · 01-10-2011, 07:29 PM

It's more of a preference. 157 isn't going to be hard for you to ride.

01-10-2011, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
swiftbmx Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 16	Lib Tech TRS MTX 157 too big for me? Hey Guys, first post here. So much great knowledge here but I have a question. I'm 5'6" and 140 lbs and ride about 95% freeride on the Eastcoast (PA/NY/VT). I've come across a good deal on a 157 TRS MTX and was just curious if you guys think it might be too big for me or not suited for my riding/conditions? Thanks! KB

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01-10-2011, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lstarrasl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 617	How long have you been riding for?

01-10-2011, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
swiftbmx Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 16	About 2 years but I have over 30 sessions under my belt and I have been good with all diamonds and a majority of the double diamonds on the North East. Thanks for the fast reply.

01-10-2011, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lstarrasl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 617	Are you growing or full grown?

01-10-2011, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lstarrasl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 617	oh and what was the board size you rode before?

01-10-2011, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
swiftbmx Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 16	LOL, I completely forgot there are kids on here but yes fully grown at 27, just a short dude. I am currently riding a 151 but it's mostly a park board. I didn't know anything about boards when I bought so I hope to be a bit smarter this time.

01-10-2011, 06:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
crazyface Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 648	i have the '08 TRS MTX 154 and i am 6' 140lbs. It works really well everywhere on the mountain for me at that size. It shouldwork well as a primarily freeride board for you.

01-10-2011, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lstarrasl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 617	It's more of a preference. 157 isn't going to be hard for you to ride.