Burton Hero Sizing Suggestions - Snowboarding Forum

damanb · 08-12-2012, 03:44 PM

I've found a good deal on some past season Hero flying V, process flying c, and custom flying v.

Just curious on some sizing suggestions.. I'm currently on a 154 but it was pretty beat up when I got it and has edge issues so I don't really know if the size is correct or if the issues are from the other things.

I'm 6' even and weight about 170 with a 9.5 boots.

Was looking at going up in size to the hero 158 but thought I'd see what anyone with more experience has to say

Nivek · 08-12-2012, 03:54 PM

Riding style?

damanb · 08-12-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek

Riding style?

Cruising around resort and slightly off trail. Powder when it's around.

Very beginner levels of boxes and rails in park and buttering. Hoping to progress in that area though.

Nivek · 08-12-2012, 06:29 PM

If you're more focused on park progression get the 154 Hero, otherwise I'd probably say the Process FV in like 56ish or whatever size is near that.

Custom was blah last time I rode one.

phony_stark · 08-13-2012, 01:22 AM

Werrrd.

For what you're doing, the Hero 155 will do you well with Park Progression. If it's the burton SUPER Hero, go 151....

I'm assuming the squeezebox one is better, but the Hero I rode was soft, but floated fine in pow and handled Black(a little sketchy sometimes) on down when riding the groomers.

Nivek · 08-13-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phony_stark

Werrrd.

For what you're doing, the Hero 155 will do you well with Park Progression. If it's the burton SUPER Hero, go 151....

I'm assuming the squeezebox one is better, but the Hero I rode was soft, but floated fine in pow and handled Black(a little sketchy sometimes) on down when riding the groomers.

151 even for the Super Hero is too small for 170lbs.

timmytard · 08-13-2012, 02:05 PM

I am the EXACT same stats as you, identical.

I owned a Burton Hero 155, There were lots of times that I wished it was a little bigger. Never once did I wish it was smaller. I put over 70 days on it.
This was my 23rd season.

I would 100% go with the 58

TT

phony_stark · 08-13-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmytard

I am the EXACT same stats as you, identical.

I owned a Burton Hero 155, There were lots of times that I wished it was a little bigger. Never once did I wish it was smaller. I put over 70 days on it.
This was my 23rd season.

I would 100% go with the 58

TT

It's all preference, if you like riding smaller boards, go 155, if like larger ones go 158.

I think if he normally rides a 154 the 151 Super Hero should be fine as it uses the Raduction tech....but I think he may just be talking about the regular hero, which makes the point moot.

snoWorm · 01-03-2013, 09:18 PM

I am going to buy a Hero '12 today! Which size do you think is better for me 158W or 155W ?

183lbs , 13US , 6'2''

Very Beginner levels of park buttering and jumps. Hoping to progress ...

cav0011 · 01-03-2013, 09:53 PM

158W....more characters to make it post.

08-12-2012, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
damanb Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 83	Burton Hero Sizing Suggestions I've found a good deal on some past season Hero flying V, process flying c, and custom flying v. Just curious on some sizing suggestions.. I'm currently on a 154 but it was pretty beat up when I got it and has edge issues so I don't really know if the size is correct or if the issues are from the other things. I'm 6' even and weight about 170 with a 9.5 boots. Was looking at going up in size to the hero 158 but thought I'd see what anyone with more experience has to say

08-12-2012, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,367	Riding style? __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

08-12-2012, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,367	If you're more focused on park progression get the 154 Hero, otherwise I'd probably say the Process FV in like 56ish or whatever size is near that. Custom was blah last time I rode one. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

08-13-2012, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
timmytard Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: I can see Santa shoveling his driveway Posts: 1,334	I am the EXACT same stats as you, identical. I owned a Burton Hero 155, There were lots of times that I wished it was a little bigger. Never once did I wish it was smaller. I put over 70 days on it. This was my 23rd season. I would 100% go with the 58 TT __________________ If whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger. Then I am so close to immortality

01-03-2013, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
snoWorm Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 27	I am going to buy a Hero '12 today! Which size do you think is better for me 158W or 155W ? 183lbs , 13US , 6'2'' Very Beginner levels of park buttering and jumps. Hoping to progress ... Last edited by snoWorm; 01-03-2013 at 09:21 PM.

08-13-2012, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
phony_stark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 488	Werrrd. For what you're doing, the Hero 155 will do you well with Park Progression. If it's the burton SUPER Hero, go 151.... I'm assuming the squeezebox one is better, but the Hero I rode was soft, but floated fine in pow and handled Black(a little sketchy sometimes) on down when riding the groomers.

01-03-2013, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
cav0011 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 186	158W....more characters to make it post.

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