lookin for a new board - Snowboarding Forum

12-10-2008, 10:33 PM

Im thinkin of upgrading due to my high skill level from a m3 snowboard which cost about 200 to a burton "the hero" my current snowboard is a 152 and is right at the bottom of my chin.
im 5 foot 8 and weigh 120 would a 155 or 152 be better for me?

legallyillegal · 12-10-2008, 10:43 PM

You determine size based on weight, not height.

Your weight puts you in the mid 140s.

mtmgiants · 12-11-2008, 04:30 PM

i ride a 152 burton seven or 155 burton custom and im 120 5'6". i use the 152 for park and used to use it for all mountain too it worked out great i didnt find it too control in the park just spins a little slower then a shorter board

Flick Montana · 12-11-2008, 04:34 PM

I agree with legally. Those boards are a bit big for park riding. If you're in deep pow they might work fine. Which type of riding do you do?

Also, height does matter to a certain extent, but only if you're really tall and thin or really short and fat.

12-11-2008, 08:34 PM

Well im looking for an all over board. but i do a lot more park riding than anything else. im more of a hit the park all morning and after lunch just ride type of person. lookin to compete in a lot of slopestyle this year too. not sure if i mentioned it earlier but im 5"8" 120. so im guessing that since the 152 i have now goes right to my chin im going to get another 152. plus burtons "the hero" is pretty easy to spin..

12-10-2008, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
TyFlo Guest Posts: n/a	lookin for a new board Im thinkin of upgrading due to my high skill level from a m3 snowboard which cost about 200 to a burton "the hero" my current snowboard is a 152 and is right at the bottom of my chin. im 5 foot 8 and weigh 120 would a 155 or 152 be better for me?

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legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	You determine size based on weight, not height. Your weight puts you in the mid 140s. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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12-11-2008, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
mtmgiants Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 197	i ride a 152 burton seven or 155 burton custom and im 120 5'6". i use the 152 for park and used to use it for all mountain too it worked out great i didnt find it too control in the park just spins a little slower then a shorter board

12-11-2008, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flick Montana Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana sigh Posts: 4,168	I agree with legally. Those boards are a bit big for park riding. If you're in deep pow they might work fine. Which type of riding do you do? Also, height does matter to a certain extent, but only if you're really tall and thin or really short and fat.

12-11-2008, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
TyFlo Guest Posts: n/a	Well im looking for an all over board. but i do a lot more park riding than anything else. im more of a hit the park all morning and after lunch just ride type of person. lookin to compete in a lot of slopestyle this year too. not sure if i mentioned it earlier but im 5"8" 120. so im guessing that since the 152 i have now goes right to my chin im going to get another 152. plus burtons "the hero" is pretty easy to spin..