should I buy a wide? - Snowboarding Forum

anwmalos · 11-21-2008, 07:50 AM

hello

A friend is selling me a new forum recon 153 wide (256mm). My foot size is 9 so it's stupid to buy a wide board but the deal is pretty sweet, and I was wondering if the extra width will cost me in riding quality.

snowjeeper · 11-21-2008, 08:29 AM

Having ridden too wide a board while renting one time, I can say it's a PITA, especially if you're a noob like me. I couldn't initiate a turn fast enough and kept on sliding off the runs.

romesaz · 11-21-2008, 12:30 PM

way too wide in my opinion.
I've an 11 foot/boot, and ride a midwide(25.4ww iirc @ 159).

It may be better if you're constantly in powder? Anyone else wanna chime in on that?

rjattack19 · 11-21-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romesaz

way too wide in my opinion.
I've an 11 foot/boot, and ride a midwide(25.4ww iirc @ 159).

It may be better if you're constantly in powder? Anyone else wanna chime in on that?

i agree, dont buy a wide unless you need it. i wear a size 13 boot so unfortunatly for me i have to have a wide

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11-21-2008, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
snowjeeper Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,922	Having ridden too wide a board while renting one time, I can say it's a PITA, especially if you're a noob like me. I couldn't initiate a turn fast enough and kept on sliding off the runs.

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romesaz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 351	way too wide in my opinion. I've an 11 foot/boot, and ride a midwide(25.4ww iirc @ 159). It may be better if you're constantly in powder? Anyone else wanna chime in on that?