Boot size 13 too big???? - Snowboarding Forum

12-07-2008, 10:54 AM

I dont really understand how its determined if you need a wide board or not. Im 5'9 170 and a shoe size of 13.

burritosandsnow · 12-07-2008, 11:06 AM

theres a board spec called waist width which is basically the width of the board in the middle. most boards are 24-26 inches wide. many companies make wide models of their popular boards for people just like you who have rather large feet in relation to their height. a wide board will prevent you from having too much toe or heel over hang. if you have too much over hang your boots could drag in the snow when you turn on your edges causing at minimum to loose speed and at worse to eat shit.

to sum up not all folks with size 13 boots need a wide board.. some one who os 6'4 wont because they will ride a longer board which will naturally have a wider waist width. someone like you who is smaller will of course ride a smaller board which will in genneral have a lesser waist width. thus to avoid overhang issues it may be in your best interest to find a wide board.

12-07-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by burritosandsnow

theres a board spec called waist width which is basically the width of the board in the middle. most boards are 24-26 inches wide. many companies make wide models of their popular boards for people just like you who have rather large feet in relation to their height. a wide board will prevent you from having too much toe or heel over hang. if you have too much over hang your boots could drag in the snow when you turn on your edges causing at minimum to loose speed and at worse to eat shit.

to sum up not all folks with size 13 boots need a wide board.. some one who os 6'4 wont because they will ride a longer board which will naturally have a wider waist width. someone like you who is smaller will of course ride a smaller board which will in genneral have a lesser waist width. thus to avoid overhang issues it may be in your best interest to find a wide board.

you mean 24-26 cm...not inches

12-07-2008, 11:41 AM

damn why must I have big feet I found a 155 and 160 boards for a cheap deal

jmacphee9 · 12-07-2008, 11:55 AM

theres a good chance your going to be in a wide board..

12-07-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jmacphee9

theres a good chance your going to be in a wide board..

U mean theres a good chance im goin to need a wide board

jmacphee9 · 12-07-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stevendogking

U mean theres a good chance im goin to need a wide board

yes........

Flick Montana · 12-07-2008, 12:29 PM

With size 13's, I'd say there is more than a good chance. 5'9 and size 13's...you're not Bigfoot's kid are you?

12-07-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Flick Montana

With size 13's, I'd say there is more than a good chance. 5'9 and size 13's...you're not Bigfoot's kid are you?

lol no im his cousin

burritosandsnow · 12-07-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brewtownboarder

you mean 24-26 cm...not inches

ye i do
;p

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12-07-2008, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
burritosandsnow Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: slc utah Posts: 928	theres a board spec called waist width which is basically the width of the board in the middle. most boards are 24-26 inches wide. many companies make wide models of their popular boards for people just like you who have rather large feet in relation to their height. a wide board will prevent you from having too much toe or heel over hang. if you have too much over hang your boots could drag in the snow when you turn on your edges causing at minimum to loose speed and at worse to eat shit. to sum up not all folks with size 13 boots need a wide board.. some one who os 6'4 wont because they will ride a longer board which will naturally have a wider waist width. someone like you who is smaller will of course ride a smaller board which will in genneral have a lesser waist width. thus to avoid overhang issues it may be in your best interest to find a wide board.

12-07-2008, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
stevendogking Guest Posts: n/a	damn why must I have big feet I found a 155 and 160 boards for a cheap deal

12-07-2008, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
jmacphee9 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,335	theres a good chance your going to be in a wide board..

12-07-2008, 12:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Flick Montana Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana sigh Posts: 4,168	With size 13's, I'd say there is more than a good chance. 5'9 and size 13's...you're not Bigfoot's kid are you?