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Do you think this board is too small?

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#1 ·
Hello all. I just made my first post in the new members section, and I got a PM which helped me to narrow down some of the boards a bit (thanks again!). I found one in my local classifieds at a price that makes it very worthwhile, but I'm not sure if it's too small for me or not.

It's a 157 Burton Barracuda.

According to Burton's website:

Running Length: 1145 mm
Waist Width: 252 mm
Sidecut Depth: 21.01 mm
Sidecut Radius: 7.81m
Stance Width: 530 mm
Nose Width: 301.52 mm
Tail Width: 286.52 mm
Effective Edge: 1195 mm
Binding Sizes: Medium/Large

I am 6'3 with 12/13 feet (depends on company).

Through my own research, I've seen a lot to suggest that I might need a wide board, but they seem to be difficult to find, more expensive, and with a much more limited selection.

If the 157 is too small, and I don't need a wide, should I keep my eyes open for a 161/165/169?

Thoughts? Thanks! :D :thumbsup:
 
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#5 ·
Hi MB,

That is VERY narrow for your size 12/13 feet.

Please measure your foot using this method:

Kick your heel (barefoot please, no socks) back against a wall. Mark the floor exactly at the tip of your toe (the one that sticks out furthest - which toe this is will vary by rider). Measure from the mark on the floor to the wall. That is your foot length and is the only measurement that you will want to use. Measure in centimeters if possible, but if not, take inches and multiply by 2.54 (example: an 11.25 inch foot x 2.54 = 28.57 centimeters).
 
#6 ·
Thanks for the heads up!

My bare foot measured out as exactly 10.5 inches, or 26.67 cm.

Now, is there any way that I can compare this measurement with a board without physically having it in front of me (as to order online)? I know that the waist width isn't exactly the live-or-die metric.

With all of the said, would the 161, 165, or 169 Barracuda suit my needs, or should I just concede to my yeti features and go wide? :confused:

Thanks again!
 
#14 ·
Just curious as to how long you've been buying shoes/boots that are 5 sizes to big for you?:confused:

I kinda find this a weeeeeeeeeeee bit hard to believe:rolleyes:
So no one has ever commented that your fuckin' huge water ski shoes look a tad big for your tiny feet?:dunno:

I mean come on, just put the shoe/boot beside your foot on the ground, I'm thinkin' a retard could tell you, "that boot is way too big".

Have you been forgetting to take the paper out of the toes of shoes/boots?:dunno:


TT
 
#16 ·
Lol well, I assure you that it's the shoe size that I've been wearing for, literally, >10 years.

I measured again using a different wall, but I'm still only coming up with 10" +/- .5.

I talked to my friends and the only explanation I could receive was that perhaps I need wide shoes. It makes sense.

The shoes I have now, I never realized as being too big, because they fit. I can sprint in them, or punt as hard as possible and they won't budge. Conversely, smaller shoes are way too tight on me.... but I never thought to try wide shoes. If anything, you guys could potentially have saved me a trip to a pediatrist down the road! ....although maybe the damage has already been done?!

I'll go to a legitimate shoe store tomorrow and set things straight.

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
 
#28 ·
This has to be a joke, right? That is your foot and your shoes?!? Did it never dawn on you that your toes barely extend past the bottom lacing holes and that the entire toe-box of your tennis shoe is empty of any toes?!?

Not trying to bust your balls or insult you but this is... incredible. :eek:
 
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