I haven't ridden the HP, I think it is supposed to be a little stiffer than the Pro.
I'm about 5'11" and 190 lbs. I have the 157 Pro and it's a good all around board to me.
I think it's a good balance; not to soft and playful floppy, but not too aggressively rigid. Getting it on edge, it as great hold and bite, works better for me than cambered boards did. But for spinning 360s like a top or buttering, a soft board like the Banana is much more fun (I have one of those too).
Depending on how deep and soft the powder is, is whether or not I will do that much powder playing with it. When it comes to deeper powder (foot or more), I put it away and grab the Fish. Night and day difference.
I'm about 5'11" and 190 lbs. I have the 157 Pro and it's a good all around board to me.
I think it's a good balance; not to soft and playful floppy, but not too aggressively rigid. Getting it on edge, it as great hold and bite, works better for me than cambered boards did. But for spinning 360s like a top or buttering, a soft board like the Banana is much more fun (I have one of those too).
Depending on how deep and soft the powder is, is whether or not I will do that much powder playing with it. When it comes to deeper powder (foot or more), I put it away and grab the Fish. Night and day difference.
