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Sii315 · 04-19-2010, 10:47 AM

im a lil confused on what kind of board i should use. i have a ride DH 153 wide and was wondering if i should switch over to a regular. I wear a size 9 boot and i am getting really into the park thing. so what would u guys recommend. stick with the wide or go reg. i am a begginer in the park.

thanks alot

fredericp64 · 04-19-2010, 12:59 PM

How did you end up getting a wide board with a size 9 boot?? Those are for sizes 11-12 +

It will still be doable, but you'll be nowhere near as agile as you could be with a slimmer board.

Your toe side to heel edge transitions will be rather slow in comparison to a regular deck because your feet don't cover enough of the board. It will also be tougher to flex, unless you're rather heavy?

Sluggish vs nimble, your call.

gjsnowboarder · 04-19-2010, 02:46 PM

I agree with fredericp64; with size 9 go to a regualr size board. A wide board can still be fun but at size 9 the narrow width waist is better set-up for your foot size.

Sii315 · 04-20-2010, 05:03 PM

it was a bday gift...but i have already changed it yesterday and got a parking ticket in the procesess of it lol

Sii315 · 04-20-2010, 05:04 PM

thanks for the info i have changed the board

Officer Shred · 04-21-2010, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sii315

thanks for the info i have changed the board

Good idea. You should 100% be on a regular board.

pencap75 · 04-21-2010, 12:54 PM

I am size 9 and ride regular width but I have amongst my quiver a atomic axum 153'' wide (was only $90, could not pass up the deal).

To me, although there is subtle difference, there does not feel like a huge difference compared to regular width.

Negatives: ground spinning is a little more sluggish.

Pluses: Stomping landings off kickers feel so much more comfortable and stable. Floats better in powder.

I don't feel that edge to edge transition is noticebly affected by wide width. I dont hit rails so I dont know it would affect it.

Leo · 04-21-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pencap75

I am size 9 and ride regular width but I have amongst my quiver a atomic axum 153'' wide (was only $90, could not pass up the deal).

To me, although there is subtle difference, there does not feel like a huge difference compared to regular width.

Negatives: ground spinning is a little more sluggish.

Pluses: Stomping landings off kickers feel so much more comfortable and stable. Floats better in powder.

I don't feel that edge to edge transition is noticebly affected by wide width. I dont hit rails so I dont know it would affect it.

Totally depends on the board. Some boards are inherently narrow so a wide version doesn't add that much width overall.

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Sii315 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NEW YORK, NY Posts: 363	wide or regular?? im a lil confused on what kind of board i should use. i have a ride DH 153 wide and was wondering if i should switch over to a regular. I wear a size 9 boot and i am getting really into the park thing. so what would u guys recommend. stick with the wide or go reg. i am a begginer in the park. thanks alot Last edited by Sii315; 04-19-2010 at 11:30 AM.

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04-19-2010, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	How did you end up getting a wide board with a size 9 boot?? Those are for sizes 11-12 + It will still be doable, but you'll be nowhere near as agile as you could be with a slimmer board. Your toe side to heel edge transitions will be rather slow in comparison to a regular deck because your feet don't cover enough of the board. It will also be tougher to flex, unless you're rather heavy? Sluggish vs nimble, your call.

04-19-2010, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	I agree with fredericp64; with size 9 go to a regualr size board. A wide board can still be fun but at size 9 the narrow width waist is better set-up for your foot size.

04-20-2010, 05:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sii315 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NEW YORK, NY Posts: 363	it was a bday gift...but i have already changed it yesterday and got a parking ticket in the procesess of it lol

04-20-2010, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sii315 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NEW YORK, NY Posts: 363	thanks for the info i have changed the board

04-21-2010, 12:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
pencap75 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ny Posts: 130	I am size 9 and ride regular width but I have amongst my quiver a atomic axum 153'' wide (was only $90, could not pass up the deal). To me, although there is subtle difference, there does not feel like a huge difference compared to regular width. Negatives: ground spinning is a little more sluggish. Pluses: Stomping landings off kickers feel so much more comfortable and stable. Floats better in powder. I don't feel that edge to edge transition is noticebly affected by wide width. I dont hit rails so I dont know it would affect it.