 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm considering buying a second-hand board to complement the beginner board I already have... but the board I have my eye on is a 151. My current board is a 167, very forgiving but not that stable at speed and with no pop to speak of (annoying as I'm trying to learn to air). It's a no-name brand, but not a bad board for learning. I'm outgrowing it though...
For those who don't know, I'm 6'3 and ~250lb / 18st, so not a small guy. Am I likely to get any joy on a 151 (general running around the hill and some park/pipe - hard charging will be tricky on a smaller board) or will it constantly wash out? I realise the answer depends on the board (a Lib Tech designed for all-round use, no magnetraction though) and my skill (moderate but not fantastic).
Any thoughts appreciated 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Shallimus, get one for each foot  then you will be ok
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Whacking your details into a t'internet snowboard length calculator comes up with this...
Height 6'1 - 6'5
Weight 211lbs +
Ability Intermediate
Freestyle 161
Obviously its only a guidance, but I'd guess from that that a 151 would be too short.*
*I'm not any kind of expert... I just thought the info might be useful.
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.... double post (sorry)
Last edited by You need to Login to know who's really who. on Wed 27-02-08 16:19; edited 1 time in total
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Shallimus, I'd think you'd want to go a bit longer, especially if you want some all round use out of it: it would probably be just about ok for park use only though.
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i think most boards and manufacturers provide a suggested weight range for each specific length and model of board. if you find a board you fancy check on the manufacturers website. generally i'd agree with the others on the 151
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rogg, I'm not quite as weighty as you (just under 14st) but I moved from a 166 board to a 156. The shorter board feels much better suited to me, even though it goes against the 'rules'. Not quite sure a 151 would be that good for you but you'd certainly be okay with something about 156/157 IMO
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Will it be wide enough though?
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Dunno. Time will tell as I've bought the thing and will be collecting it this evening waist width is 246mm, so about 2cm shy of a Skunk Ape (my ultimate wishlist board, which is wide). Hopefully it'll be OK. 246mm seems fairly standard for average boards, and I don't think my current board is any much more than 255 or so (no-name brand so I can't check online).
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Shallimus, how big are your feet? my current board is 262mm at the waist!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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you guys and the size of your feet 
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You guys are as bad as the skiers.
No, a 151 would be like using snowblades. You will get laughed at.
You need something like a 174, stop being such a fag.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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How about a 195?
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Poster: A snowHead
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What about that tandem board in the Piste section??? Size matters. I would not like being in a Gondola and having a 12 year old with a bigger board than me, even if he did have a bit of bum fluff on his chin;-)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I hope Shallimus has not been allocated Igls for his trip, I saw it earlier and it looks like a 12 year olds chin or a 151 board, not a lot to see if you know what I mean
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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You guys are as bad as the skiers.
No, a 151 would be like using snowblades. You will get laughed at.
You need something like a 174, stop being such a fag. |
Touché.
Although it would be like using one snowblade, so you're wrong and needing a 174 is all very well (in fact I intend to buy a 180 or even a 190 Skunk Ape), but surely it depends what you're up to... or do you do the exact same thing every day you go snowboarding?
Additionally, I know three things for sure:
- I will learn something from this experience, even if it's just that 151 is too small even for messing about on. Most likely even if it's hard to ride, some aspect of my riding will improve
- With all gear, find out what's right for you. Feel free to ignore other people because although they might be right, they might be wrong. Having said that, I asked for opinions and I have 'em...
- I have a cool-looking new Lib Tech board and if it's too small for me I know someone I can give it to who will be pleased as a pig in muck. Result: all's well that ends well one way or another...
I'll report back on the level of laughter and fag-ness once I've had a chance to try it out. At any rate, my money has rayscoops being right about the width as far more likely than any concerns about length.
Go on 
You know you want to 
Who will cave first and post a dick joke? 
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Well said young man you will have fun on it for sure
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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When are you off Shallimus, i'll be interested to hear how you get on.
I think your probably right. It's not as if the snowboard going to stop working, it just might be more specialised for one purpose.
Have fun!
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Cheers Swirly!
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