sorry in advance (board selection) - Snowboarding Forum

Justin · 02-18-2011, 04:01 PM

200lb, size 14 foot, i have a 158w nitro t1 and am looking to add an all mountain board. I am an intermediate rider with the opportuntiy to ride a bit more than once a week so i am hoping to keep progressing quickly, i ride in the canadian rockies. No desire to jib at this point. I like jumps, steeps, and trees. 3 boards im looking at:
K2 Darkstar 163w
Nitro Team Gullwing 162w (looks good but i kinda wanted to try another brand)
NS Legacy 163 (mid wide i know, but is slightly wider than my current board at both the waist and tip/tail)
Ride Machete 164w
thx

Justin · 02-19-2011, 12:29 PM

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Breckenridge · 02-19-2011, 02:49 PM

I have no advice for the other three boards but....I know you have BIG feet, but a machete 164w would be HUGE for you. I Ride the Machete 157w at 190 lbs and size 12. Remember that a wide board adds more surface area than a regular board per cm. The Machete is a fabulous board.
. I would size for your weight and work on toe drag by all other means (boots,angles,lifts,hoping).I've got a Rome Machine 159 used, Cheap, if youre interested.

Justin · 02-19-2011, 09:40 PM

dahhhh, i just bought the machete, i hope it will be fine, i learned on a avalanche 167w so i think it will be ok... if not i will sell it next year i guess lol

Breckenridge · 02-20-2011, 10:14 AM

if you havent ridden it yet you could certainly return/exchange it, possibly for the 161w. It will probably be the bomb in super deep pow though!! If you're not a jib-rat you might prefer it anyway. The upside is due to the lowrise it rides like a shorter board anyway... enjoy

02-18-2011, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 757	sorry in advance (board selection) 200lb, size 14 foot, i have a 158w nitro t1 and am looking to add an all mountain board. I am an intermediate rider with the opportuntiy to ride a bit more than once a week so i am hoping to keep progressing quickly, i ride in the canadian rockies. No desire to jib at this point. I like jumps, steeps, and trees. 3 boards im looking at: K2 Darkstar 163w Nitro Team Gullwing 162w (looks good but i kinda wanted to try another brand) NS Legacy 163 (mid wide i know, but is slightly wider than my current board at both the waist and tip/tail) Ride Machete 164w thx Last edited by Justin; 02-19-2011 at 12:51 PM.

02-19-2011, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 757	dahhhh, i just bought the machete, i hope it will be fine, i learned on a avalanche 167w so i think it will be ok... if not i will sell it next year i guess lol Last edited by Justin; 02-19-2011 at 09:46 PM.

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02-19-2011, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 757	b u m p

02-19-2011, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Breckenridge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 74	I have no advice for the other three boards but....I know you have BIG feet, but a machete 164w would be HUGE for you. I Ride the Machete 157w at 190 lbs and size 12. Remember that a wide board adds more surface area than a regular board per cm. The Machete is a fabulous board. . I would size for your weight and work on toe drag by all other means (boots,angles,lifts,hoping).I've got a Rome Machine 159 used, Cheap, if youre interested.

02-20-2011, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Breckenridge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 74	if you havent ridden it yet you could certainly return/exchange it, possibly for the 161w. It will probably be the bomb in super deep pow though!! If you're not a jib-rat you might prefer it anyway. The upside is due to the lowrise it rides like a shorter board anyway... enjoy