Capita Black Snowboard of Death advice! - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

Anticrobotic · 12-05-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cc898

At 185 dry? What are you in riding gear 205? I would go 162 at least.

Yup, 185 in my birthday suit so with all the gear around 205. Thanks for the advice and the size chart.

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Originally Posted by olas38

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Originally Posted by songa

another question...does capita's "waist width" measurement take into consideration the "death grip" contact point that sticks out at the middle of the board? i ask cuz if this is the case, then in practical terms, the waist is probably a bit smaller than advertised.

Yes they take the death!

That's another reason for me to stay at the upper end with my size 11 boots. The waist for the 165 is 26.2 including the death grip, so without it it should be somewhere around 25.8, and the 162 around 25.4. That's not a lot.

hktrdr · 12-05-2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Anticrobotic

Yup, 185 in my birthday suit so with all the gear around 205. Thanks for the advice and the size chart.

That's another reason for me to stay at the upper end with my size 11 boots. The waist for the 165 is 26.2 including the death grip, so without it it should be somewhere around 25.8, and the 162 around 25.4. That's not a lot.

Actually it is plenty. In fact, it is more than you need.

Anticrobotic · 12-05-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hktrdr

Actually it is plenty. In fact, it is more than you need.

Really? So what size would you recommend then?

Oh how I wish there was a place to demo within 1000 miles from where I live...

Supra · 12-05-2012, 06:58 AM

Haven't read the whole thread, but I rode the 159 with size 10 burton boots, and was fine. 11's on the 162 will pose no problems

hktrdr · 12-05-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Anticrobotic

Really? So what size would you recommend then?

Oh how I wish there was a place to demo within 1000 miles from where I live...

Oh, I think the 162-165 range is just fine for you based on your weight and riding profile.
My comment was purely in relation to width and your shoe size - basically the 162 is plenty/perfect in that respect and you do not need the added width of the 165.

Supra · 12-05-2012, 07:06 AM

Ok, just read the thread. For starters people, the board does not have camrock, it's freeride fk. Similar in the general sense but feel different. Yes, the board rides shorter because of the rockered tips. Since you mention Japan, I'd say if you're going some place with lots of pow, then 162 would be good for you. If you're doing more groomers than anything then you could think about the 159

Supra · 12-05-2012, 07:10 AM

Ah, just saw your weight. Def 162

hktrdr · 12-05-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Supra

Ok, just read the thread. For starters people, the board does not have camrock, it's freeride fk. Similar in the general sense but feel different. Yes, the board rides shorter because of the rockered tips. Since you mention Japan, I'd say if you're going some place with lots of pow, then 162 would be good for you. If you're doing more groomers than anything then you could think about the 159

Is that size recommendation for songa or Anticrobotic?

Supra · 12-05-2012, 07:12 AM

For Anti. I agree with you

Anticrobotic · 12-05-2012, 07:27 AM

Ok! Thanks a bunch guys. (Although I was hoping for the vote to fall on the lovely purple 165...) ^_~

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12-05-2012, 06:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
Supra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Haven't read the whole thread, but I rode the 159 with size 10 burton boots, and was fine. 11's on the 162 will pose no problems

12-05-2012, 07:06 AM	#26 (permalink)
Supra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Ok, just read the thread. For starters people, the board does not have camrock, it's freeride fk. Similar in the general sense but feel different. Yes, the board rides shorter because of the rockered tips. Since you mention Japan, I'd say if you're going some place with lots of pow, then 162 would be good for you. If you're doing more groomers than anything then you could think about the 159

12-05-2012, 07:10 AM	#27 (permalink)
Supra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Ah, just saw your weight. Def 162

12-05-2012, 07:12 AM	#29 (permalink)
Supra Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	For Anti. I agree with you

12-05-2012, 07:27 AM	#30 (permalink)
Anticrobotic Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 21	Ok! Thanks a bunch guys. (Although I was hoping for the vote to fall on the lovely purple 165...) ^_~