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Gnarly · 04-02-2009, 11:56 AM

I would even say that a 159 is on the bigger end of what an all mtn board would be at your height/weight.

If I had your stats, I'd ride a 156 as my all mtn board and a 152 for a jib stick.

DC5R · 04-02-2009, 12:09 PM

i concur with Gnarly's specs for you.

04-02-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnarly

I would even say that a 159 is on the bigger end of what an all mtn board would be at your height/weight.

If I had your stats, I'd ride a 156 as my all mtn board and a 152 for a jib stick.

i weigh 175-180 and agree

04-02-2009, 01:14 PM

I'm 200lbs and I think my 159 is a little too big.

Also for the Op, if you can afford a trip to Western Canada you should do it ASAP. I'm from NZ and it blows that away, came here linking turns and now I can bomb anything, at ease in the trees and even starting to bust butters, spins etc.

It's going to be fun catching up with my crew back home

jmacphee9 · 04-02-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnarly

I would even say that a 159 is on the bigger end of what an all mtn board would be at your height/weight.

If I had your stats, I'd ride a 156 as my all mtn board and a 152 for a jib stick.

i agree with that as well...im 175ish and i ride a 152 park, and i would ride a 158 for freeride imo

zenboarder · 04-02-2009, 04:14 PM

I am 6'4" and weigh in at 190lbs with size 13 boots and I ride a 163 wide board. Now I mostly do jumps/pipe so no real opinion on length for jib sticks however I wouldn't really want to ride anything much shorter than a 159. When the board gets too short landings get really sketchy. The big thing at my size in any case is the wide board otherwise you get mad heel/toe drag.

DiamondCarver · 04-02-2009, 06:15 PM

Funny thing is, my friend is 5'10" and 150 pounds. He rides a 163, and all he does is talk about park/jibbing.

04-02-2009, 06:18 PM

I don't size down on my boards, I'm actually sizing up (149 Infinity-R). Although if I could, I would get a super soft park board in a 142-144. When I get into park that is (in 8 months

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jardo56 · 04-02-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenboarder

When the board gets too short landings get really sketchy. The big thing at my size in any case is the wide board otherwise you get mad heel/toe drag.

This was the concern for me since I ride park and have a larger board by most peoples standards on this forum. I'm 6'0 170lbs with size 11 boots.. I don't know very many smaller sized boards with a base width wide enough to handle my feet at moderate stance angles, without actually going to a klunky "WIDE" board. If you do alot of jibbing or like to take small to medium sized jumps, I can see why you would want a smaller board.

But if you like to hit larger sized jumps that require a lot of speed to clear the knuckle, a small board could get sketchy.

I'm debating on getting a jib only board.. about 152-154 in size for next season. But for now, my 158 is great.

jmacphee9 · 04-02-2009, 07:22 PM

capita stairmaster extreme 152w. 10.5 boot with an enormous footprint. 25.7 waist width, fits fine. it actually would be perfect with an 11.

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04-02-2009, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gnarly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 552	I would even say that a 159 is on the bigger end of what an all mtn board would be at your height/weight. If I had your stats, I'd ride a 156 as my all mtn board and a 152 for a jib stick.

04-02-2009, 12:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	i concur with Gnarly's specs for you.

04-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
jimmybonzai Guest Posts: n/a	I'm 200lbs and I think my 159 is a little too big. Also for the Op, if you can afford a trip to Western Canada you should do it ASAP. I'm from NZ and it blows that away, came here linking turns and now I can bomb anything, at ease in the trees and even starting to bust butters, spins etc. It's going to be fun catching up with my crew back home

04-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
zenboarder Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35	I am 6'4" and weigh in at 190lbs with size 13 boots and I ride a 163 wide board. Now I mostly do jumps/pipe so no real opinion on length for jib sticks however I wouldn't really want to ride anything much shorter than a 159. When the board gets too short landings get really sketchy. The big thing at my size in any case is the wide board otherwise you get mad heel/toe drag.

04-02-2009, 06:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
SnowBun Guest Posts: n/a	I don't size down on my boards, I'm actually sizing up (149 Infinity-R). Although if I could, I would get a super soft park board in a 142-144. When I get into park that is (in 8 months )