Going longer rather than to a wide? - Snowboarding Forum

Kesserendrel · 02-08-2011, 08:26 PM

I wear size 11.5 boots, so not real flippers, and I see some longer standard width boards have a waist width that should be large enough (258-262mm) to handle my feet without drag. The board I'm on now (160cm K2 Raygun) has a waist width of 265mm, and I want to step up in length with my next board. I'm worried that a 164-166 wide is going to be TOO wide to be nimble. Will something like a 165-167 standard width board with a waist in the 260mm range be better?

mbesp · 02-08-2011, 09:42 PM

those are some moster lengths man. You shouldn't have any problems with 11.5s on a 260ww board. I think I would say go for the non-wide.

Kesserendrel · 02-08-2011, 10:39 PM

I need to go long; I'm built like a short linebacker. 5'9" 225 and can leg press about 800lbs.

The Prodigy · 02-09-2011, 01:16 PM

why going sooo big?

i'm 5'10" 190lbs can also legpress over 800lbs and lift a lot, but i ride a 155er board.

you could get away with a sligthly stiffer 160cm!

just length isn't everything! my 155 has a 120cm effective edge and is slightly stiffer than average.

it's my all-mountain fun stick. it doesn't chatter while speeding due to it's stiffness and is stable while carving. i have to admit that it could float way better in powder, but it's a true twin, what do i expect?

mbesp · 02-09-2011, 01:34 PM

What kind of riding are you doing on these things?

Kesserendrel · 02-09-2011, 07:29 PM

Freeride with lots of powder. The Raygun is unstable at speed and even with the rocker the back leg burns. I knew it was a bit short going in, but I wanted something short to learn on.

Nivek · 02-09-2011, 09:23 PM

You don't need longer, just something different. Powder=LegBurn unless you're on a swallow or something like the Fish, Malolo... super setback super tapers.

If you're getting chatter try something like a K2 Slayblade, Ride Highlife, Arbor Abacus, Burton Supermodel, or a Neversummer Raptor.

Anything from a 160-163.

02-08-2011, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kesserendrel Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gardiner MT Posts: 84	Going longer rather than to a wide? I wear size 11.5 boots, so not real flippers, and I see some longer standard width boards have a waist width that should be large enough (258-262mm) to handle my feet without drag. The board I'm on now (160cm K2 Raygun) has a waist width of 265mm, and I want to step up in length with my next board. I'm worried that a 164-166 wide is going to be TOO wide to be nimble. Will something like a 165-167 standard width board with a waist in the 260mm range be better?

02-09-2011, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,419	You don't need longer, just something different. Powder=LegBurn unless you're on a swallow or something like the Fish, Malolo... super setback super tapers. If you're getting chatter try something like a K2 Slayblade, Ride Highlife, Arbor Abacus, Burton Supermodel, or a Neversummer Raptor. Anything from a 160-163. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks. Buy my stuff 2014 Flow Rush LTD 153 $200 2014 Flow Fuse SE Med $100 2012 Trek Remedy Carbon 9.8 $3500 http://rockies.craigslist.org/bik/3766331309.html

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02-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
mbesp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 354	those are some moster lengths man. You shouldn't have any problems with 11.5s on a 260ww board. I think I would say go for the non-wide.

02-08-2011, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kesserendrel Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gardiner MT Posts: 84	I need to go long; I'm built like a short linebacker. 5'9" 225 and can leg press about 800lbs.

02-09-2011, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Prodigy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 24	why going sooo big? i'm 5'10" 190lbs can also legpress over 800lbs and lift a lot, but i ride a 155er board. you could get away with a sligthly stiffer 160cm! just length isn't everything! my 155 has a 120cm effective edge and is slightly stiffer than average. it's my all-mountain fun stick. it doesn't chatter while speeding due to it's stiffness and is stable while carving. i have to admit that it could float way better in powder, but it's a true twin, what do i expect?

02-09-2011, 01:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
mbesp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 354	What kind of riding are you doing on these things?

02-09-2011, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kesserendrel Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gardiner MT Posts: 84	Freeride with lots of powder. The Raygun is unstable at speed and even with the rocker the back leg burns. I knew it was a bit short going in, but I wanted something short to learn on.