The XV 163 will ride like your 157 trs. The XV's tapered and softer tail makes it very responsive edge to edge. I'm 6'3" 230lbs. My XV 167W is even able to handles moguls. Very fun board.:happy:



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Nice, glad to hear just ordered the 163. Now hopefully the l/xl unions will fit or ill have to get something else. Thanks for the reply

 

Depends on your angles. I have a 163 XV that I'm exchanging for a wide (and possibly a 167, can't decide ) because my size 11 boot at 0 degrees in the rear had about an inch of toe and heel overhang each. I have large Cartels and the binding itself didn't seem to be a problem though, just the boot.

 

I am looking at the TRS (HP version) as an All Mountain and perhaps powder board. I am 5ft6 and 150lbs. I have been recommended 157. Was the 157 right length for you?

In deeper power did you move stance back or was it centered when it didn't float?

 

The 157 is a little on the small side for me but floats me in a fresh ft; I do gotta work for it though. I weigh 180lbs and am 6ft; so it will fit you good and will float real good as well. I should be riding the 159 or 162 when it dumps.

 

Been riding SkunkApeHP 165. They say the TRS & SkunkApe are very similar except for board width. The TRS HP IMO is one of the best all mountain boards period. 157 sounds about right for your weight. You will get by on POW day's 8" and less any more will require some extra work.








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Been riding SkunkApeHP 165. They say the TRS & SkunkApe are very similar except for board width. The TRS HP IMO is one of the best all mountain boards period. 157 sounds about right for your weight. You will get by on POW day's 8" and less any more will require some extra work.
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Thanx. Can you describe the difference of the TRS with or without the HP?
I tried the HP version at demo weekend, but didn't have the time to try without HP.

 

Updating my experience with the Rossignol XV 163. Definitely enjoy riding this board; very fast board, works good in all conditions, floats good in powder, very maneuverable for a 163 in tight spots, also durable- have ran over many rocks/stumps and have had no damage (cant say that for my libs). Been riding in WY; only issue is I had a bottomless snowcat day and it got the job done but had some leg burn, was super deep though most I have ever been in, so I need to get a straight up powder board for days like that (which will probly never catch it like that again(was ridiculous). Floated well in 2ft resort days had to set it all the way back which made it feel loose when having to ride a groomer down but great off trail in pow which I try to mainly ride. Overall very happy with this board.

 

Old thread but hey, who knows...
Am looking to get the XV but debating on size. I’m 6’1 165lbs. I am inclined to get the 163 but I have a psychological blockage in getting a 163. 159 would feel too small?
Thoughts?

 

Don't get the 159, xv is a skinny board big sidecut, the 163 turns quick, I sorta wished I got the even bigger size when I had it . Board is for mtn riding not park. Is an awesome board, had alot of fun when I had it.

 

Don't get the 159, xv is a skinny board big sidecut, the 163 turns quick, I sorta wished I got the even bigger size when I had it . Board is for mtn riding not park. Is an awesome board, had alot of fun when I had it.

Also watch the feet size, like I said it is skinny, I got away with the regular model but could of gone for the 162 wide, would of given me some serious float.

Not really, especially not for the shorter sizes. The waist width is 25.5cm (slightly unusual that is the same for all sizes) and the sidecut on the smaller is actually quite tight (8m on the 159, 8.7m on the 163).

Interestingly on foot/boot size: Given the constant waist width and increasing sidecut radius, the width at the inserts actually gets narrower for the longer versions.

 

Also watch the feet size, like I said it is skinny, I got away with the regular model but could of gone for the 162 wide, would of given me some serious float.

 

Usage: Looking for an all mountain board that is a bit more free ride oriented. I will do the occasional 1x/day park run, ride trees most of the day, charge down groomers with flying ollies , etc. I’m riding a full rocker true twin board currently and I miss carving. It will have its tree run powder moments for sure, but not buying for it to be a pure powder board.
Width is fine either way, I’m a 9.5 US feet size.

 

Usage: Looking for an all mountain board that is a bit more free ride oriented. I will do the occasional 1x/day park run, ride trees most of the day, charge down groomers with flying ollies , etc. I’m riding a full rocker true twin board currently and I miss carving. It will have its tree run powder moments for sure, but not buying for it to be a pure powder board.

TBH that doesn't really sound like the Rossi XV is gonna be a great match

 

I do have to say- the park run is an overstatement. I do the small big airs in straight mode as I’m older and not interested in the risk.

I was debating b/w the Rossi One and XV but the One reviews I’m seeing are comparing both and saying the XV is the higher end equivalent (in terms of every aspect it seems)