I'm 5'11, and 180 lbs. I've tried a 161 Rossi Contrast and it was too big for me, yesterday tried a Burton Custom Flying V 158 and it felt great. From a weight range you are ok, I think the rest is just more of a prefernce thing. I just found I wasn't strong enough to steer the 161 board well enough so my take is that the 158 was easier for me to control and more nimble and fun. By the way I'm heading out to by a 158 Slayblade today!

 

Hey dude! Congrats on the slayblade decision! what is your foot size? did you ride wide or regular? powder or groomers?

Thank you! where are you riding by the way?!

 

if youre worried about the your foot size being too big your golden. you shouldnt have to worry about at wide until atleast 11 - 12.
for midwest riding a 159 should be great. and even in utah.

Turbo Dream is a rad board youll enjoy it for sure. no worries

 

Thanks man!

 

Hey,

Thanks, congrats to you too! I have an size 11 boot, last few days I demoed a 158 regular whereas before I had a 161W but thought it was too big for me. So now I bought a 158 regular Slayblade, I'm 180lbs and 5'11 so hope it rides well for me. Can't wait to try it next weekend!!

I'm in Calgary, AB, Canada, I mostly stick to groomers but hope to try the slayblade in powder as well when I can.

 

haha nice! I can't wait to get out myself!