sorry for another 'which size shoudl i get' thread but i really want to hear you guys opinion on this, esp. those who have ridden the 2011 BSOD w/freeride FK.
im 5'9", 165lbs, size 10 boot
very interested in the 2011 capita BSOD for my charging board...looking to use this for speed and charging down runs, some pow and jumps as well. not really interested in using this in the park at all or doing jibs/butters and stuff as it isnt even that kind of board in the first place.
my question is, do i get the 156, or the 159?
i traditionally would ride somewhere in the 156-158 range, so the 156 falls in this range. but i dont want this board to be too loose/playful and i want that stability for charging runs. but at the same time, 159 is longer than im used to and i dont want the length to get in the way of maneuverability. im thinking on the 159 tho, the rocker in the tip and tail will allow for good maneuverability.
can anyone chime in on their thoughts here? if you were me, would you go 156, or 159?
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.
We're roughly the same weight, and I would chose a 59 for a fast board. The 56 will still suit your weight range, but you'll get so much more stability out of the 59 and the that the extra 30mm will not be noticable.
GO 159 FOR FREERIDE ... IM 5,9 HEIGHT + 165 pounds ( 74 kg ) and i rode 162 it was fun for freeride ... no problema with this board for quick carve .. BKS of the flat kick .. so 159 is the right choice ! 156 is more for you freestyle all terrain ... and the 159 will be you all mountain powder ! but if you are thinking ride Japan powder think 162 \ PLUS.. DO YOU GET IT ?
159 definitely. It wasnt the most stable board at speed, the extra length will help. With 10's you dont need to worry about waist widths for 155's and up (in general).
So ! for my heigth 5,9 and my 165 pounds weight (74) kg will do fine with the 159 Capita BSOD for all mountain powder can we said so ! I ask becouse i have the offert now wich board i want 156 or 159 ...im advanced rider ... with not so much money to fuck up the shopping !
Ok , I was in a snowboard test 2 days ago , and i was riden a BSOD 162 and i was total surprise how versatil was for the size ! in this case we had 14 below centigrade afe snow storm , powder ! and ice patches at the top ... and i went into smal trails BTW the trees too ... i cut carve in short ! too .. but thanks for the help ! is good to hear from other riders ! have a nice winter ! im going to have a BSOD this winter )
Ok , I was in a snowboard test 2 days ago , and i was riden a BSOD 162 and i was total surprise how versatil was for the size ! in this case we had 14 below centigrade afe snow storm , powder ! and ice patches at the top ... and i went into smal trails BTW the trees too ... i cut carve in short ! too .. but thanks for the help ! is good to hear from other riders ! have a nice winter ! im going to have a BSOD this winter )
Hi dudes & dudettes, I think I'll make my debute in this forum by kidnapping this thread.
I've more or less decided to get myself a 2013 BSOD, but after hours of searching and reading I'm not sure if I should go for the 162 or the 165 (I'm hoping the 165 is the best choice because I simply love the colour ^^) and need some advice.
My stats: 185 lbs, 6'2", boot size 11, and fully grown thank you. This'll be my all mountain board; I shall bomb groomers in Europe and surf pow in Japan, some spinning but not really into big kickers or rails. Definitely not an advanced rider yet but I know what I like and I have the ambition to grow and progress.
Hi dudes & dudettes, I think I'll make my debut in this forum by kidnapping this thread.
I've more or less decided to get myself a 2013 BSOD, but after hours of searching and reading I'm not sure if I should go for the 162 or the 165 (I'm hoping the 165 is the best choice because I simply love the colour ^^) and need some advice.
My stats: 185 lbs, 6'2", boot size 11, and fully grown thank you. This'll be my all mountain board; I shall bomb groomers in Europe and surf pow in Japan, some spinning but not really into big kickers or rails. Definitely not an advanced rider yet but I know what I like and I have the ambition to grow and progress.
was trying to pick between this and the rossi krypto for my new freeride board. I'm also 6'2", but i weight 155... I ride in the PNW.
I ended up going with krypto in 163 (was between that and the 159). Boards have similar tech, but price had a lot to do with it.
Camrock has a shorter effective edge than normal, the board is supposed to feel like its shorter than it is.
I can't wait to take it out for the first time this weekend.... hmmm will it be crystal or stevens....
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.
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.
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
Nobody said it had camrock, I said boards with camrock and SIMILAR profiles, as in early rise tech.
The 165 is a big deck, but if you want it strictly for the steep and deep....or mostly the deep, its not a bad choice. I rode 168 for many many years and loved it. In fact I am considering a new Unity in that size again.
The 165 is a big deck, but if you want it strictly for the steep and deep....or mostly the deep, its not a bad choice. I rode 168 for many many years and loved it. In fact I am considering a new Unity in that size again.
damn after reading this, its making me think i should of gone even larger than my 158 machete...
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