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board size question(help)

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im 5'10" and 180lbs and wear a size 9-1/2 boot. i been riding on and off for 6 years on a 159 and want to get a new board. im into backcountry,bowls,glades,trees i hit some cliff drops,some park hits but mostly off the beaten path(groomers) so what size should i get im thinking a 162cm up from my reg 159..? any help.. thanks in advance. Toofy Grin Skullie
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Indatreez, You could go fatter rather than longer,
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Indatreez, Not sure I would be able to tell the difference between a 159 and a 162. I dare see a 159 of one model would seem bigger than a 162 of another if it had a longer effective edge.

I am about your size and used to use a Rad Air Tanker 182 quite happily (not being in to freestyle). In any case I suppose a demo would be a good idea.
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Indatreez,

Whats your current board?
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Board sizes do vary, as some manufacturers use actual length & some use effective length, my 2 boards are supposedly 6 cm different in size, yet both come up to my chin.

I'm not sure I could tell the difference between a 159 & 162 cm board.

I'd demo a few before deciding anyway.
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ssnowman wrote:


I'd demo a few before deciding anyway.


Definately agree with this.
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Similar build although a few inches taller and i ride a K2 Illusion wide. No real problems at 162 cos the board is nice and fat Very Happy for me anyway. As ssnowman, has stated a few cm and you won't notice much difference.

Would just go and demo as much as you can or go to a snowHead snowHead ski test day at Cas' or similar. There are boards too.
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 After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
the flex is more important then the length- a stiffer board can carry greater weight, will require more effort to turn but be more stable at speed so it depends which board you choose and you level of riding and fitness what length would be best....
Best thing to do if find somewhere you can demo some - a lot of shops in resort will offer try before you buy on their most popular boards.
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