Park Board Size - Snowboarding Forum

Dysantic · 11-12-2012, 03:03 PM

So I'm normally an all mountain kind of guy, but since I am moving out west and will more than likely be boarding at least 4 days a week, I was hoping to pick up a shorter, softer, more park oriented board to go along with my super stiff camber board and my TRice pro which is mid to stiff flex just to mix it up every so often.

I pretty much have decided on a Bataleon Disaster and was thinking to get a 156 since I am 6 feet tall and 180lbs. Both my other boards are 160's and I know the norm is to go smaller for a park board, but how small do I go? I found a 2011 Disaster for pretty cheap but it is a 153.

What do you park rats think? Too small or just right? I guess I wouldn't know unless I tried, but I do think the idea of a super small board like the 153 would be fun for the park, but could that be too small for my height and weight? I don't want to snap the thing or feel like I'm on a skateboard. lol

Skier's Edge · 11-13-2012, 11:46 AM

I don't think you would have an issue going on a 153 especially if you are just wanting it for park. I personally think for your size that would be a blast to ride in the park so I say go for it!

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Dysantic · 11-13-2012, 12:21 PM

Sadly their limited stock sold out soon after I made the post. I'll probably regret it later, but it happens. Now I'll be able to hopefully demo a Disaster in both 153 and 156 once I get to Whistler but won't get such a good deal. lol

david_z · 11-13-2012, 12:28 PM

best bet would be to demo a few boards, different sizes, get the one that you like the best. I'd be hesitant to send a 153 off big jumps at 180lbs but 155 may work better, OTOH if you're going to be primarily jibbing/buttering, 153 would probably be fine. All depends on how you're gonna ride.

Ups_Biker33 · 11-13-2012, 01:46 PM

How would a 151 do for sending big jumps for a rider that was 155 to 160 lbs.

11-12-2012, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dysantic Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Whistler Posts: 73	Park Board Size So I'm normally an all mountain kind of guy, but since I am moving out west and will more than likely be boarding at least 4 days a week, I was hoping to pick up a shorter, softer, more park oriented board to go along with my super stiff camber board and my TRice pro which is mid to stiff flex just to mix it up every so often. I pretty much have decided on a Bataleon Disaster and was thinking to get a 156 since I am 6 feet tall and 180lbs. Both my other boards are 160's and I know the norm is to go smaller for a park board, but how small do I go? I found a 2011 Disaster for pretty cheap but it is a 153. What do you park rats think? Too small or just right? I guess I wouldn't know unless I tried, but I do think the idea of a super small board like the 153 would be fun for the park, but could that be too small for my height and weight? I don't want to snap the thing or feel like I'm on a skateboard. lol

11-13-2012, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 5	best bet would be to demo a few boards, different sizes, get the one that you like the best. I'd be hesitant to send a 153 off big jumps at 180lbs but 155 may work better, OTOH if you're going to be primarily jibbing/buttering, 153 would probably be fine. All depends on how you're gonna ride. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

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11-13-2012, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Skier's Edge Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 26	I don't think you would have an issue going on a 153 especially if you are just wanting it for park. I personally think for your size that would be a blast to ride in the park so I say go for it! www.skiersedgeproshops.com

11-13-2012, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dysantic Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Whistler Posts: 73	Sadly their limited stock sold out soon after I made the post. I'll probably regret it later, but it happens. Now I'll be able to hopefully demo a Disaster in both 153 and 156 once I get to Whistler but won't get such a good deal. lol

11-13-2012, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ups_Biker33 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 19	How would a 151 do for sending big jumps for a rider that was 155 to 160 lbs.