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What size snowbaord should I get?

I'm about 6' 1", 185 pounds. What size snowbaord should I get?

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you want speed or control?

174b would do you wonders

174b? What the shit. I was thinking either a 158 or 160. I am not a huge park guy, occasionally going over the boxes, never touching the pipe and not grinding much. I think Im looking for a more freeride type board. So size? The chart just said anything over 155, which I knew.

the shorter the board, the more control.
the longer, the more speed.

also keep in mind your shoe size for the width of the board

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Originally posted by kush paintings 174b? What the shit. I was thinking either a 158 or 160. I am not a huge park guy, occasionally going over the boxes, never touching the pipe and not grinding much. I think Im looking for a more freeride type board. So size? The chart just said anything over 155, which I knew.

if you are 6/1 a 155 is way too small for you. i mean, i am 5'6" and i have ridden 156 with no problem (my current board is 154). the best thing is to go out and demo or rent different size boards to figure out what works best for you. i did that for a whole season and i ended up knowing what styles of boards suit me best.

161 would do you justice...

also depends on how you want to ride...

beginner, freeride, freestyle, park&pipe - etc...

Appreciate the feedback guys. As I said, I basically will be free riding 90% of the time. I would like a board size that I could get some good speed going and have nice control when Im carving. So Im thinking either a 158 or a 160 at this point and I was also looking on ebay and saw how I can probably get a Burton Custom X for a pretty nice price. Any more thoughts on the sizing and the board?

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Originally posted by kid nyce 161 would do you justice... also depends on how you want to ride... beginner, freeride, freestyle, park&pipe - etc...

Listen to this (^) guy, this kid boards in his sleep, and if hes sleeping in his sleep, guess what... hes boarding there too.

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Originally posted by kush paintings Appreciate the feedback guys. As I said, I basically will be free riding 90% of the time. I would like a board size that I could get some good speed going and have nice control when Im carving. So Im thinking either a 158 or a 160 at this point and I was also looking on ebay and saw how I can probably get a Burton Custom X for a pretty nice price. Any more thoughts on the sizing and the board?

custom X for your first board? lol seems like you know how to ride already which basically means you know what size board your outfitted for. theory to the damage is if you are new and you want speed lol becareful, you travel faster than you think you will. my friends ride 159's and they move pretty quickly. i personally prefer smaller/shorter boards (not tall - 5'5") and i ride a 151 for my park/pipe board (05 ride decade 151) i'm gonna step up to a 154 06 burton tadashi fuse for 07 season. I really suggest you find something that will offer you more control in the beginning then once you learn to carve you can step it up.

also, burton isn't the ONLY brand out there, yes it's the dominant brand and they do ride a bit differently (stiff vs flexible). Be sure to pick something by these guidelines

shorter = slower
longer = faster
wider = more control more surface area
stiffer = sharper turns
flexible = easy wider turns

once you have the basic specs down, essentially it's all preference and graphics =P

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Originally posted by Vlad Listen to this (^) guy, this kid boards in his sleep, and if hes sleeping in his sleep, guess what... hes boarding there too.

the mental freedom of slopeside powder is an unparalleled universe of personal sanity and control of any state of being.

long live snowboarding - go big or go home....

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Originally posted by kid nyce custom X for your first board? lol seems like you know how to ride already which basically means you know what size board your outfitted for. theory to the damage is if you are new and you want speed lol becareful, you travel faster than you think you will. my friends ride 159's and they move pretty quickly. i personally prefer smaller/shorter boards (not tall - 5'5") and i ride a 151 for my park/pipe board (05 ride decade 151) i'm gonna step up to a 154 06 burton tadashi fuse for 07 season. I really suggest you find something that will offer you more control in the beginning then once you learn to carve you can step it up. also, burton isn't the ONLY brand out there, yes it's the dominant brand and they do ride a bit differently (stiff vs flexible). Be sure to pick something by these guidelines shorter = slower longer = faster wider = more control more surface area stiffer = sharper turns flexible = easy wider turns once you have the basic specs down, essentially it's all preference and graphics =P the mental freedom of slopeside powder is an unparalleled universe of personal sanity and control of any state of being. long live snowboarding - go big or go home....

brian, emilio's in kew gardens is selling an early 06 model tadashi (no graphic, just plain black board with a burton logo on the base side), don't remember what size. they also had a shaun white. apparently the board guy at the store just snapped up a few really cheap. so if you don't really care about the graphics thing you might want to check it out.

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Originally posted by trunks1022 brian, emilio's in kew gardens is selling an early 06 model tadashi (no graphic, just plain black board with a burton logo on the base side), don't remember what size. they also had a shaun white. apparently the board guy at the store just snapped up a few really cheap. so if you don't really care about the graphics thing you might want to check it out.

the 06 tadashi fuse is all white with yellow and yes i carea bout graphics LOL - the bottom of your board is alike a flying billboard =) REPRESENT when you go big lol - RIDE FOR LIFE!!!! hahaha

FUCK CAN IT BE WINTER ALREADY, THIS SUMMER SHIT IS BULLOCKS

GIVE ME MOUNTAINS OF SNOW, JIBS, SOAP BOXES, and FREEDOM!

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Originally posted by kid nyce the 06 tadashi fuse is all white with yellow and yes i carea bout graphics LOL - the bottom of your board is alike a flying billboard =) REPRESENT when you go big lol - RIDE FOR LIFE!!!! hahaha FUCK CAN IT BE WINTER ALREADY, THIS SUMMER SHIT IS BULLOCKS GIVE ME MOUNTAINS OF SNOW, JIBS, SOAP BOXES, and FREEDOM!

that's why i said early 06 model :P they didn't have the graphics ready on it yet. i kinda wouldn't mind a solid color board like that.

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Originally posted by trunks1022 that's why i said early 06 model :P they didn't have the graphics ready on it yet. i kinda wouldn't mind a solid color board like that.

ah yes i remember now, all black with the burton symbol on the bottom...

i think i like that late model fuse since it has a pig or something on the bottom lol not the uninc pig or maybe it is lol

plus the 07 white which he demo'd in the olympics i think has an AK on the bottom of it, that'll be copped instead haha

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Originally posted by kid nyce ah yes i remember now, all black with the burton symbol on the bottom... i think i like that late model fuse since it has a pig or something on the bottom lol not the uninc pig or maybe it is lol plus the 07 white which he demo'd in the olympics i think has an AK on the bottom of it, that'll be copped instead haha

yah i'm just gonna wait for 07 stuff. might get a new board then

Hey thanks for the reply kid. The thing is I used to board a good amount up until about 4 years ago, when I had to stop because of sports. I am very athletic so I am sure I will pick it back up real quickly, so I don't want to get a beginner board as I think after a few weeks I'll want something more advanced. I am fully aware that there are other boards out there, I had bought a Nitro right before I couldn't board any longer. I boarded on a Burton Custom 156 (I was probably 5' 10" when I used it) when I was snowbaording and really liked the board and have heard nothing but great things about the Custom X. But if you have other suggestions about which board I should go for I would love to hear them. Also, I have k2 clicker hb pro bindings that I never really used lying around. Should I go with those or pop them on ebay and get some strap-ins?

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Originally posted by kush paintings Hey thanks for the reply kid. The thing is I used to board a good amount up until about 4 years ago, when I had to stop because of sports. I am very athletic so I am sure I will pick it back up real quickly, so I don't want to get a beginner board as I think after a few weeks I'll want something more advanced. I am fully aware that there are other boards out there, I had bought a Nitro right before I couldn't board any longer. I boarded on a Burton Custom 156 (I was probably 5' 10" when I used it) when I was snowbaording and really liked the board and have heard nothing but great things about the Custom X. But if you have other suggestions about which board I should go for I would love to hear them. Also, I have k2 clicker hb pro bindings that I never really used lying around. Should I go with those or pop them on ebay and get some strap-ins?

strap-ins no other way to ride!

another TA over in the NY forums (frost) rides a compatriot (he might even be able to hook up a discount since he knows some peeps) compatriot usually tailors their boards to taller people, i think their smallest is a 156 or 157 and upwards to a 166. he loves it and i admit it looks like it's built really well.

Off the top of my head the main companies i personally look at are Forum (which is now owned by Burton), Atomic(x?), Ride, Gnu, and of course Burton. Again personally I'm not a burton fan only because it's so popular which means you might see someone else rocking your board. Same goes for a custom or a t6, almost everyone has one thinking they are pro enough to rip into them. I don't think I'm anywhere near pro, I'm landing jumps and rails fine but no boxes/rails at more than a 70degree drop, i like flat boxes which you can practice your stance on.

Do you think the Custom X would be too advanced of a board for me to handle?

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Originally posted by kush paintings Do you think the Custom X would be too advanced of a board for me to handle?

it depends, i dont think the board really matters, its about your budget. if you are concerned that dropping 400+ on a board which will probably end up being replaced in 2 years then i say dont get a custom x. i dont think i'll ever get a custom x or t6/t7 or high end burton board. Just remember the technology and graphics usually are "in the trend" for about 2 years after that I think you'll want some variety in size, flex, and branding =)

PS - SPEND ALL YOUR MONEY ON QUALITY BOOTS!
Anything from salomon, dc, or thirtytwo. DC/thirtytwo has a nice BOA system with the pump =)

Well like I said before ebay has some nice auctions going on for the custom x that's why Im so high on that board right now, but I think you are absolutely right about the boots. And as for the design on the x its pretty minimalistic/timeless so I don't think it'd still look sharp a few years down the line. I think a pair of red or black bindings would look dirty on it actually.

from the ground to between your chin and your nose

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Originally posted by intheendtocome from the ground to between your chin and your nose

well... kinda, but you go by weight more than height

can't wait till winter again.. we should all plan a trip next year nyta's

161 will work out well for a all around board

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