I’m 6’1 205 size 10.5 and just got the 155W villain. I have a 159 evil twin though... I may have gone 158 if it was my only board but I REALLY Like the 155W

 

I’m 6’1 205 size 10.5 and just got the 155W villain. I have a 159 evil twin though... I may have gone 158 if it was my only board but I REALLY Like the 155W

You're not charging on a 155W Villain though right? It's a plaything. At 195 I thought the 158 Assassin was plenty playful.

 

I'd go 155W for your purposes.

 

So I guess the questions are:

1. 155 or 158
2. do I need a wide with 10.5 Nikes and L/XL 390's, 23.5" duck stance

Waist widths are 253 (155), 255 (158), 260 (155W), 263 (158W)

 

I have 10.5s, I stay over 254. Since riding the 155W I really like the extra width

 

Especially with such a wide stance, you're fine on any of those sizes as far as width goes unless you're going to eurocarve regularly on ice. But if you were, you'd probably be looking at different boards.

So I'd say keep it narrow unless you want a bit more float, but it's up to you if you want something more nimble or not. If you have other boards for powder/freeride I'd optimize for park stuff with this one and get the 155. But really no bad options for you, kind of a minor toss up between 155, 155w and 158.

 

So the 155 has a width at the middle of the inserts of 10 1/4" (260 mm), 10 1/2" (267) for the 155W. Both measured by Tactics. Compared to my jackpot which is 10 3/8" (264), riders choice at 10 1/4" (260) and BSOD at 10 1/2" (267). Haven't ridden the RC in a few seasons but do remember some overhang, nothing that seemed to bother me though. Based on that the 155 would probably be fine but figure if I go with the 158 I'll have a little more room.

Since I am going to try to use this for all mountain freestyle, more park jumps than rails, and also some freeriding, I'm thinking the 158 might be the best bet. But I will strap my boots into my other boards and see what's best the 155W is a good option too.

 

Generally speaking either size and width will work. Neither is a “bad” option. Each will have pros and cons. I went with the 155W because I have an evil twin 159, and Capita DOA 158. I wanted something different. That being said it’s opened my eyes to shorter board still being all mountain.

 

Generally speaking either size and width will work. Neither is a “bad” option. Each will have pros and cons. I went with the 155W because I have an evil twin 159, and Capita DOA 158. I wanted something different. That being said it’s opened my eyes to shorter board still being all mountain.

Next time you want to try something different why not try a board that actually fits you for all mountain? You're overweight for all of your boards. Don't be scared homie. I mean they're only the manufacturer's recommendations but what would they know? They only designed and built the things.

Capita has you on the 161 Mercury and you're bang in range for the 169W BSOD. Unless there's something I'm not getting here?