Shortest jib board for 180lbs - Snowboarding Forum

Polar · 03-17-2013, 12:41 AM

I know it's all personal preference but i'd like to hear your opinions. Whats the shortest length I can go for a jib specific regular camber board at 180lbs.

TIA

Polar · 03-17-2013, 09:38 AM

I was thinking a 154 would be ideal but is 150 pushing it for my weight?

scottb7 · 03-17-2013, 10:44 AM

I was kind of in same position recently. My weight ranges from 170 to 180. i just got a 154 rome garage rocker. I was looking in 152 to 155 range. i have ridden a 157 last few years and wanted something a bit smaller.

Banjo · 03-17-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by scottb7

My weight ranges from 170 to 180. i just got a 154 rome garage rocker.

Im pushing 200 and got a 154 garage rocker for jibbing....no issues!

Extremo · 03-17-2013, 11:31 AM

I ride a 154-155 in the park and I'm around 185. My jib boards over the years have ranged from 151 to 154 with no issues. I could have def went smaller.

Nivek · 03-17-2013, 03:28 PM

Depends on the boards flex and camber profile. If you're looking at some of the slightly stiffer full camber decks, sure downsize to a 150. If its softer and full reverse, downsize maybe to 154.

Polar · 03-17-2013, 11:48 PM

Thanks for the great info.
I've decided to pick up a 150 cambered and a 157 rockered/hybrid for some variety. I'll post pics soon

Polar · 03-19-2013, 10:06 PM

This is my new setup thanks to info/members on this forum.

Burton parkitect 150 w/ cartels
Salomon villain classicks 155 w/ union force

f1 tech · 03-21-2013, 09:21 AM

I'm digging the Stealth look!

BurtonAvenger · 03-21-2013, 09:27 AM

Check out the Rome Shank. You can ride it in a 49 and it'll be fine.

03-17-2013, 12:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Polar Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 14	Shortest jib board for 180lbs I know it's all personal preference but i'd like to hear your opinions. Whats the shortest length I can go for a jib specific regular camber board at 180lbs. TIA

03-17-2013, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,369	Depends on the boards flex and camber profile. If you're looking at some of the slightly stiffer full camber decks, sure downsize to a 150. If its softer and full reverse, downsize maybe to 154. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

03-21-2013, 09:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,036	Check out the Rome Shank. You can ride it in a 49 and it'll be fine. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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03-17-2013, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Polar Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 14	I was thinking a 154 would be ideal but is 150 pushing it for my weight?

03-17-2013, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
scottb7 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 56	I was kind of in same position recently. My weight ranges from 170 to 180. i just got a 154 rome garage rocker. I was looking in 152 to 155 range. i have ridden a 157 last few years and wanted something a bit smaller.

03-17-2013, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,115	I ride a 154-155 in the park and I'm around 185. My jib boards over the years have ranged from 151 to 154 with no issues. I could have def went smaller.

03-17-2013, 11:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Polar Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 14	Thanks for the great info. I've decided to pick up a 150 cambered and a 157 rockered/hybrid for some variety. I'll post pics soon

03-21-2013, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
f1 tech Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 14	I'm digging the Stealth look!