[dbrownie19]

Hi all,

Looking to pull the trigger on a pow board this year.

I'm 6'0" 185lbs, size 10.5-11 boot. Currently riding a 159 Never Summer Raptor, which I really like, but do wish it was a tad longer for steeper / icier lines.

I've had my eye on the Jones Hovercraft and am debating between a 156 or a 160.

Any advice or pros/cons I should consider? Open to other pow boards too, but have heard great things about the Hovercraft.

Thanks!

 

[linvillegorge]

Seems like the 160 is a no-brainer to me.

 

[Phedder]

159 Never Summer Raptor, which I really like, but do wish it was a tad longer for steeper / icier lines.

You really answer your own question...

 

[redlude97]

if you want something longer you should consider the 164. The effective edge of the 160 is less than the raptor

 

[cav0011]

Of your choices 160 is obviously the right one. I have a 164 i got at the end of last year that I cant wait to ride.

 

[dbrownie19]

Thanks for the quick feedback guys. I guess my only question was if it ever make sense to go a size shorter on a pow board, but from the sound of it not really.

Glad it's an easy call. Cheers!

 

[hikeswithdogs]

Supposedly the Hovercraft can be ridden short but at 180lbs myself I went with the 160 which can be found pretty cheap at the house and REI clearance right now.

 

[eer5000]

I was surprised when I read that it is supposed to be ridden 6-8cm shorter. After speaking to a friend who rode one for a season in Japan (and he did size down), I would follow their guide, he said is was nice and surfy, and quick to turn.

My main powder board had been a 163 Salomon Sick stick, which I would recommend - lots of fun and really good float.