buying a board for the BF - Snowboarding Forum

girlsgotVtec · 12-12-2011, 05:47 PM

I'm going to buy a board for my boyfriend for christmas. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the gnu carbon credit because it says its great for new riders(that can advance) and it's really hard to catch an edge, and even good for icy conditions. So my question is...what size? He is 5'9 and wears a 9.5 shoe..he's about 180lb right now but he's been going to the gym and losing weight so I'd like to buy a size that can fit him if he loses 10-15lbs. Would a 153 be good?

Beschatten · 12-12-2011, 05:52 PM

More like... 157.

Milo303 · 12-12-2011, 05:54 PM

Ya 157ish

What type of riding, and what type of terrain? Ice, powder, man made bla bla bla

Beschatten · 12-12-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Milo303

Ya 157ish

What type of riding, and what type of terrain? Ice, powder, man made bla bla bla

Hes a beginner lol. 157, doesnt matter who/what/where/why/how

Milo303 · 12-12-2011, 06:06 PM

It does matter....

East coast riding requires a different type of board than other areas....

But whatever, I'll keep my knowledge to myself then

Tarzanman · 12-12-2011, 06:16 PM

"Good for icy conditions" and "doesn't catch an edge" are typically mutually exclusive characteristics. At 180 lbs and being a beginner, anywhere from 155 to 158 should be just fine. My first board was a relatively flat, traditional camber 156. I wouldn't consider going as short as 153 unless he is doing 90%+ of his riding in the terrain park.

I am 5'7" and my weight goes between 170-180 depending on how much running and cycling I have been doing. Unless he hits the gym HARD (and diets, and runs many miles each week), he won't be losing 10 lbs for a few months.

girlsgotVtec · 12-12-2011, 07:12 PM

Thanks for all the reply's! It is East Coast riding...I live on Long Island so we'll mostly be riding upstate new york and new jersey. Basically the worst conditions you can find lol. He's been losing weight pretty fast but I doubt he'll go under 170 by the end of the season. I guess I'll be going with the 157!

Edit: Looks like the gnu only has 153, 156, 159..so I guess 156?

Beschatten · 12-12-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by girlsgotVtec

Thanks for all the reply's! It is East Coast riding...I live on Long Island so we'll mostly be riding upstate new york and new jersey. Basically the worst conditions you can find lol. He's been losing weight pretty fast but I doubt he'll go under 170 by the end of the season. I guess I'll be going with the 157!

smart girl.

girlsgotVtec · 12-12-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Beschatten

smart girl.

Thanks, ...smart guy.

NJtuna · 12-13-2011, 07:10 AM

Yes, go with the 156. I have a 156W and it's a great board to learn on and for our icy conditions. (New Jersey) NJtuna

12-12-2011, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
girlsgotVtec Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5	buying a board for the BF I'm going to buy a board for my boyfriend for christmas. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the gnu carbon credit because it says its great for new riders(that can advance) and it's really hard to catch an edge, and even good for icy conditions. So my question is...what size? He is 5'9 and wears a 9.5 shoe..he's about 180lb right now but he's been going to the gym and losing weight so I'd like to buy a size that can fit him if he loses 10-15lbs. Would a 153 be good?

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12-12-2011, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beschatten Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 172	More like... 157.

12-12-2011, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	"Good for icy conditions" and "doesn't catch an edge" are typically mutually exclusive characteristics. At 180 lbs and being a beginner, anywhere from 155 to 158 should be just fine. My first board was a relatively flat, traditional camber 156. I wouldn't consider going as short as 153 unless he is doing 90%+ of his riding in the terrain park. I am 5'7" and my weight goes between 170-180 depending on how much running and cycling I have been doing. Unless he hits the gym HARD (and diets, and runs many miles each week), he won't be losing 10 lbs for a few months.

12-12-2011, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
girlsgotVtec Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5	Thanks for all the reply's! It is East Coast riding...I live on Long Island so we'll mostly be riding upstate new york and new jersey. Basically the worst conditions you can find lol. He's been losing weight pretty fast but I doubt he'll go under 170 by the end of the season. I guess I'll be going with the 157! Edit: Looks like the gnu only has 153, 156, 159..so I guess 156?

12-13-2011, 07:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
NJtuna Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 29	Yes, go with the 156. I have a 156W and it's a great board to learn on and for our icy conditions. (New Jersey) NJtuna