Question abount snowboarding length - Snowboarding Forum

V4oo · 01-29-2011, 12:24 PM

Hello everyone

My brother got me a 153cm Rossignol Angus for my birthday.

I am about 6'0" tall, and I was wondering: is it too small for me?

I'd like to say that i don't care that much about stability, im all about carving

Thanks in advance everyone

EDIT: Sorry for the typos in the title. Damn new keyboards.

Nefarious · 01-29-2011, 12:26 PM

How much do you weigh? It comes down to weight more than height. If you're 160 or less, then the board will be fine. It might feel a little small at first, but you can adapt. 170 or bigger, then I'd suggest a longer board.

I'm 6' 2" 170 lbs. I ride a 163 for all mountain (little bigger than it needs to be) and looking to get a 159 for freestyle/some park.

Either way, it's completely ride-able. It would just be more comfortable for you to learn on if it were longer.

Hope I helped.

V4oo · 01-29-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nefarious

How much do you weigh? It comes down to weight more than height. If you're 160 or less, then the board will be fine. It might feel a little small at first, but you can adapt. 170 or bigger, then I'd suggest a longer board.

I'm 6' 2" 170 lbs. I ride a 163 for all mountain (little bigger than it needs to be) and looking to get a 159 for freestyle/some park.

Either way, it's completely ride-able. It would just be more comfortable for you to learn on if it were longer.

Hope I helped.

Im not really learning ive been snowboarding for 3 years and im pretty good.

I weight 175, do you think I need to go and change it for a bigger one? 157 cm?

Nefarious · 01-29-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by V4oo

Im not really learning ive been snowboarding for 3 years and im pretty good.

I weight 175, do you think I need to go and change it for a bigger one? 157 cm?

It really comes down to personal preference. I have a 157 Wide right now that I'm selling because I feel like it's a little too short for me. I like stability though. I'm looking at a 159 for myself. The 157 is awesome, I really like it. It's just a camber board and I'm looking for something with rocker.

You'll be able to ride the 153, but it might get choppy at speed. If you really like carving and bombing, I'd definitely get a bigger stick. I'd say minimum 157 for all mountain (no park).

Nixon · 01-29-2011, 12:32 PM

If you want to carve you may want to look for a 157-161.

Also what boot size are you?

V4oo · 01-29-2011, 12:34 PM

My boot size is 9.

So do you think a 157 would be a good compromise?

Good thing he kept the receipt! Might go and change it tomorrow

V4oo · 01-29-2011, 12:41 PM

I'd like to add that i dont really do jumps/freestyle.
I like to go very fast and have fun carving at very high speeds down nice long slopes

So should i change it guys if thats my purpose? what would the ideal length for that be?

Nefarious · 01-29-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by V4oo

I'd like to add that i dont really do jumps/freestyle.
I like to go very fast and have fun carving at very high speeds down nice long slopes

So should i change it guys if thats my purpose? what would the ideal length for that be?

If you're purely out there to carve, longer is better. Like I said, I ride a 163 and I love it. It's a little bit longer than it needs to be, I'd recommend a 161 for all mountain.

V4oo · 01-29-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nefarious

If you're purely out there to carve, longer is better. Like I said, I ride a 163 and I love it. It's a little bit longer than it needs to be, I'd recommend a 161 for all mountain.

Right thanks for the advice.

Tomorrow we will go back to the shop and if they have the 161 one we will take it, if not at least 157.

V4oo · 01-29-2011, 01:57 PM

Guys ive been told by a friend of mine that with my height and weight (6'0" and 175 lbs) a 153cm is fine because i'll have no problems just going down the slopes and carving with a 3 year experience and that if i feel like trying something new (a few tricks etc.) ill have a board that its good for both.

Thoughts????

01-29-2011, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
V4oo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	Question abount snowboarding length Hello everyone My brother got me a 153cm Rossignol Angus for my birthday. I am about 6'0" tall, and I was wondering: is it too small for me? I'd like to say that i don't care that much about stability, im all about carving Thanks in advance everyone EDIT: Sorry for the typos in the title. Damn new keyboards. Last edited by V4oo; 01-29-2011 at 12:26 PM.

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Nixon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA. Sex: Yes please. Posts: 191	If you want to carve you may want to look for a 157-161. Also what boot size are you? __________________ Filth

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01-29-2011, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
V4oo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	My boot size is 9. So do you think a 157 would be a good compromise? Good thing he kept the receipt! Might go and change it tomorrow

01-29-2011, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
V4oo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	I'd like to add that i dont really do jumps/freestyle. I like to go very fast and have fun carving at very high speeds down nice long slopes So should i change it guys if thats my purpose? what would the ideal length for that be?

01-29-2011, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
V4oo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 12	Guys ive been told by a friend of mine that with my height and weight (6'0" and 175 lbs) a 153cm is fine because i'll have no problems just going down the slopes and carving with a 3 year experience and that if i feel like trying something new (a few tricks etc.) ill have a board that its good for both. Thoughts????