What size board should I get? - Snowboarding Forum

01-29-2007, 01:24 AM

I just started snowboarding and I've been riding a 160. I'm 6'1" and 140lbs. I was told a 157 would be better. So should I stick with a 160 or go with the 157?

01-29-2007, 08:24 AM

I think a 160 should be fine if thats what you have been riding. If you feel out of control or like the board is getting ahead of you, then you my want to go down a notch. But, more important then length is flexibility. You want something a little more flexible as a begginer.

KIRKWOOD-$LUT · 01-29-2007, 08:41 PM

how old r u first
140 at 6'1" i would chose the 157
no way u will be able to use all of the 160

01-30-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KIRKWOOD-$LUT

how old r u first
140 at 6'1" i would chose the 157
no way u will be able to use all of the 160

go with the 157 you will have more control

01-30-2007, 01:50 PM

Ok, thanks guys.

01-29-2007, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
bqheath Guest Posts: n/a	What size board should I get? I just started snowboarding and I've been riding a 160. I'm 6'1" and 140lbs. I was told a 157 would be better. So should I stick with a 160 or go with the 157?

01-29-2007, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
KIRKWOOD-$LUT THE OFF PHISTE WHORE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CENTRAL COAST, CALI Posts: 674	how old r u first 140 at 6'1" i would chose the 157 no way u will be able to use all of the 160 __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and want us to be happy". Benjamin Franklin

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01-29-2007, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leon22 Guest Posts: n/a	I think a 160 should be fine if thats what you have been riding. If you feel out of control or like the board is getting ahead of you, then you my want to go down a notch. But, more important then length is flexibility. You want something a little more flexible as a begginer.

01-30-2007, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
bqheath Guest Posts: n/a	Ok, thanks guys.