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rafiki121 · 03-15-2011, 08:55 AM

Hey guys im currently riding a 2009 burton custom 157W. Im 5'11 150-160lbs 11-11.5 boots. The guy at my local ski shop when i brought it in for a tune up said the board was not for me. He told to me that i should be riding a 162. Is that correct? If i were to buy a new board what should i get? Im more of a relaxed rider that just loves to go down the mountain carving. Nothing too serious like hard turns but more like cruising down a nice green or blue and going by ppl. Im not much of a speed demon also. thanks.

tj_ras · 03-15-2011, 09:05 AM

I think the dudes just trying to sell u a board. You comfy on the 157? Any downsides you notice? Cuzz ur weight can ride anything between 157-160. Aint broke dont fix it

Qball · 03-15-2011, 09:06 AM

162 seems a little big, but with a 11.5 boot you don't really need a wide. My park board is a 156 and I weigh 185, and have no problem outside of the park with it, except deep powder. I'd say if you like your current board there's no need to change it.

PanHandler · 03-15-2011, 09:18 AM

im 6' and well over 200lbs and i ride a 157. Dudes just trying to sell you a new board.

threej21 · 03-15-2011, 09:39 AM

agreed...im 6 foot 210lbs and i have a 156 and a 157 and love them both...have zero complaints about the way they ride

rafiki121 · 03-15-2011, 10:03 AM

Theres nothing wrong with my board i think. its probably just the thought of something new that makes me want to buy it. I think the only problem with my board is that i cant seem to link my turns sometimes its not that effortless to carve on.

PanHandler · 03-15-2011, 10:21 AM

you dont necessarily need a wide board. if your having trouble carving then i bet its due to the wide board. If you really want to buy a new board that isnt wide then go for it. i wouldnt go 162 like the shop guy said though.

rafiki121 · 03-15-2011, 10:26 AM

which one would you advise? Remember I only like to cruise down the mountains like on a green or blue carving left and right nice and easy. on occasion i would do some ramps and some jumps.

PanHandler · 03-15-2011, 10:42 AM

there are several all mountain boards. It just depends on your price range and style. I personally like the Ride Machete

rafiki121 · 03-15-2011, 11:40 AM

say if i went with a board like this Never Summer Premier F1 Snowboard 2011
which size would suit me. i see that the width on the 157 is 24.9 but according to frostyrider it says i need at least a 25. Thanks in advance

03-15-2011, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
rafiki121 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 22	New Board Hey guys im currently riding a 2009 burton custom 157W. Im 5'11 150-160lbs 11-11.5 boots. The guy at my local ski shop when i brought it in for a tune up said the board was not for me. He told to me that i should be riding a 162. Is that correct? If i were to buy a new board what should i get? Im more of a relaxed rider that just loves to go down the mountain carving. Nothing too serious like hard turns but more like cruising down a nice green or blue and going by ppl. Im not much of a speed demon also. thanks.

03-15-2011, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
tj_ras -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 502	I think the dudes just trying to sell u a board. You comfy on the 157? Any downsides you notice? Cuzz ur weight can ride anything between 157-160. Aint broke dont fix it __________________ Life is a giant high five, huck it every chance you get. twitter-tastic

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03-15-2011, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Qball Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Posts: 1,273	162 seems a little big, but with a 11.5 boot you don't really need a wide. My park board is a 156 and I weigh 185, and have no problem outside of the park with it, except deep powder. I'd say if you like your current board there's no need to change it.

03-15-2011, 09:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
PanHandler Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 587	im 6' and well over 200lbs and i ride a 157. Dudes just trying to sell you a new board.

03-15-2011, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
threej21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: GA Posts: 430	agreed...im 6 foot 210lbs and i have a 156 and a 157 and love them both...have zero complaints about the way they ride

03-15-2011, 10:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
rafiki121 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 22	Theres nothing wrong with my board i think. its probably just the thought of something new that makes me want to buy it. I think the only problem with my board is that i cant seem to link my turns sometimes its not that effortless to carve on.

03-15-2011, 10:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
PanHandler Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 587	you dont necessarily need a wide board. if your having trouble carving then i bet its due to the wide board. If you really want to buy a new board that isnt wide then go for it. i wouldnt go 162 like the shop guy said though.

03-15-2011, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
rafiki121 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 22	which one would you advise? Remember I only like to cruise down the mountains like on a green or blue carving left and right nice and easy. on occasion i would do some ramps and some jumps.

03-15-2011, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
PanHandler Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 587	there are several all mountain boards. It just depends on your price range and style. I personally like the Ride Machete

03-15-2011, 11:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
rafiki121 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 22	say if i went with a board like this Never Summer Premier F1 Snowboard 2011 which size would suit me. i see that the width on the 157 is 24.9 but according to frostyrider it says i need at least a 25. Thanks in advance