Shorter or longer? - Snowboarding Forum

04-04-2008, 04:31 PM

I fall right in the middle of two sizes. I ride park. Would you guys recommend going with the shorter (155) or longer (158) of the two? What are the advantages/detriments to both?

I'm guessing shorter = faster spins and longer = easier landings/riding...???

Thanks guys

04-04-2008, 04:44 PM

If you ride park I would recommend shorter as you have much more maneuverability of the board. Longer boards are better for powder situations. It also depends on what you like, you could even find a compromise and look for a board in between 155 and 158, just in case the 155 is a bit to small for you.

What are your stats?

04-04-2008, 04:55 PM

5'9
160
size 13 boot!

I've been looking at a LOT of boards, but I think I have it narrowed down to this list:

Rome Slash: 156/258
Nitro Team wide 155/164
Nitro MFM wide: 155/262 or 157/264
Nitro Misfit wide: 155/266 or 158/268 This seems to be the best for what I'm looking for.
Here is a link to this board: http://www.nitrousa.com/en-US/boards/misfit_bandana_w

I was also considering these, but for one reason or another I eliminated all of them from the running:

Rome Machine: 157/260
Forum Youngblood: 155/258
K2 Afterblack: 157/261
Forum Bully: 156/253
Forum Darkness: 156/254

rgrwilco · 04-04-2008, 09:12 PM

yeah i got a nitro misfit wide from a few years ago and i absolutely love it. my boot is only a 9 but i love riding wide boards. my skateboards even an 8. its such a sick board. id also reccomend the rome machine.

sedition · 04-04-2008, 10:41 PM

Depends on the compant making the board. You need to look at the suggested weight ranges for each size. Example: K2 WWW 152 can hold up t0 200lbs. Meanwhile, nothing under 155 made but Burton will do that. But that said, if you have a choice between the two, go shorter for park riding.

04-04-2008, 10:49 PM

^ That's what I meant by falling in the middle of two sizes.

I think I'll stick with the 155. Thanks guys.

sedition · 04-04-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickNorth11

^ That's what I meant by falling in the middle of two sizes.

I think I'll stick with the 155. Thanks guys.

Ah, now I get it. Well, if you fall in the middle, the smaller deck will prolly be more flexible (guessing wieght ranger is a bit lower?). Which decks are you looking at?

04-04-2008, 11:10 PM

Check out post #3. I'm leaning toward the Nitro Misfit Wide 155.

sedition · 04-04-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickNorth11

Check out post #3. I'm leaning toward the Nitro Misfit Wide 155.

Duh. I kan reads. No really, I kan, just not in this thread, apprentlly.

04-04-2008, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
NickNorth11 Guest Posts: n/a	Shorter or longer? I fall right in the middle of two sizes. I ride park. Would you guys recommend going with the shorter (155) or longer (158) of the two? What are the advantages/detriments to both? I'm guessing shorter = faster spins and longer = easier landings/riding...??? Thanks guys

04-04-2008, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
sedition -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,744	Depends on the compant making the board. You need to look at the suggested weight ranges for each size. Example: K2 WWW 152 can hold up t0 200lbs. Meanwhile, nothing under 155 made but Burton will do that. But that said, if you have a choice between the two, go shorter for park riding. __________________ "Nancy Ninja Nabs Nefarious Nymph. Pays Price Per Pissed Pants!" -Flick "Up, up, my people, let smoke and flame be our sign!" -The White Rose Society

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04-04-2008, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Simply^Ride Guest Posts: n/a	If you ride park I would recommend shorter as you have much more maneuverability of the board. Longer boards are better for powder situations. It also depends on what you like, you could even find a compromise and look for a board in between 155 and 158, just in case the 155 is a bit to small for you. What are your stats?

04-04-2008, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
NickNorth11 Guest Posts: n/a	5'9 160 size 13 boot! I've been looking at a LOT of boards, but I think I have it narrowed down to this list: Rome Slash: 156/258 Nitro Team wide 155/164 Nitro MFM wide: 155/262 or 157/264 Nitro Misfit wide: 155/266 or 158/268 This seems to be the best for what I'm looking for. Here is a link to this board: http://www.nitrousa.com/en-US/boards/misfit_bandana_w I was also considering these, but for one reason or another I eliminated all of them from the running: Rome Machine: 157/260 Forum Youngblood: 155/258 K2 Afterblack: 157/261 Forum Bully: 156/253 Forum Darkness: 156/254

04-04-2008, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
rgrwilco Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly, south jersey Posts: 1,112	yeah i got a nitro misfit wide from a few years ago and i absolutely love it. my boot is only a 9 but i love riding wide boards. my skateboards even an 8. its such a sick board. id also reccomend the rome machine.

04-04-2008, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
NickNorth11 Guest Posts: n/a	^ That's what I meant by falling in the middle of two sizes. I think I'll stick with the 155. Thanks guys.

04-04-2008, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
NickNorth11 Guest Posts: n/a	Check out post #3. I'm leaning toward the Nitro Misfit Wide 155.