So what are some of you really skinny guys riding? - Snowboarding Forum

10-20-2008, 01:19 AM

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new board so I thought I'd ask for some input. I'm really skinny so I always have a tough time finding a good fit with pretty much everything, including snowboards. A lot of the time the boards suggested for my weight are also designed for people a few inches shorter, so it kind of throws things off a little. I'm 5'10", 120lbs, with an 8 1/2 boot. I live in VA, so pretty much ice and slush, but will most likely be moving to VT next year (deeper ice and slush). I pretty much just freeride but like to play in the park occasionally, so prefer a board thats gonna be stable at speed, but not so stiff that I can't flex it when necessary (this is where the height/weight thing can get a little funny). Also, I'm most likely going to start instructing this season so need something that is fairly maneuverable at slower speeds. So anybody got a similar weight/height deal, and if so what's working for you? Thanks.

10-20-2008, 01:27 AM

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Nivek · 10-20-2008, 01:11 PM

Im thinking a 152 Scaremaster, K2 Darkstar 152, Forum Manual 150, Salomon Drift 152, Neversummer Evo-R 151, or Neversummer SL-R 151.

10-20-2008, 01:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
g-bus Guest Posts: n/a	So what are some of you really skinny guys riding? Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new board so I thought I'd ask for some input. I'm really skinny so I always have a tough time finding a good fit with pretty much everything, including snowboards. A lot of the time the boards suggested for my weight are also designed for people a few inches shorter, so it kind of throws things off a little. I'm 5'10", 120lbs, with an 8 1/2 boot. I live in VA, so pretty much ice and slush, but will most likely be moving to VT next year (deeper ice and slush). I pretty much just freeride but like to play in the park occasionally, so prefer a board thats gonna be stable at speed, but not so stiff that I can't flex it when necessary (this is where the height/weight thing can get a little funny). Also, I'm most likely going to start instructing this season so need something that is fairly maneuverable at slower speeds. So anybody got a similar weight/height deal, and if so what's working for you? Thanks.

10-20-2008, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,371	Im thinking a 152 Scaremaster, K2 Darkstar 152, Forum Manual 150, Salomon Drift 152, Neversummer Evo-R 151, or Neversummer SL-R 151. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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10-20-2008, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
forum_jiblet Guest Posts: n/a	young blood? Forum Snowboarding \| Forum or Against'em \| Forever