Another board sizing?? - Snowboarding Forum

Robisten8 · 12-25-2012, 06:46 PM

Googled but nothing was coming up for me. I have a chance to buy a 157W board, but typically wouldn't order a wide board cuz I only wear a size 9 boot. Are there any major issues with riding a wide board and not really needing th width? What are the disadvantages or advantages in riding a wide board in my case.

I'm 170ish lbs. and as stated, I wear a size 9. Will a 157W work for me?

chub11 · 12-25-2012, 06:58 PM

A wider board will be a lot harder to get edge to edge and turn than one with a waist width that fits your foot size. Depending on the board it could be a little more or a little less difficult. I wouldnt buy it, whatever money you are saving wont be worth it when you're riding.

12-25-2012, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Robisten8 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 19	Another board sizing?? Googled but nothing was coming up for me. I have a chance to buy a 157W board, but typically wouldn't order a wide board cuz I only wear a size 9 boot. Are there any major issues with riding a wide board and not really needing th width? What are the disadvantages or advantages in riding a wide board in my case. I'm 170ish lbs. and as stated, I wear a size 9. Will a 157W work for me?

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12-25-2012, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
chub11 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 84	A wider board will be a lot harder to get edge to edge and turn than one with a waist width that fits your foot size. Depending on the board it could be a little more or a little less difficult. I wouldnt buy it, whatever money you are saving wont be worth it when you're riding.