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 Posted: Jul 21, 2008 - 06:59 PM
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I've size 10 feet and have no problems with the width of my board which is 250mm. HOWEVER this does depend on your stance width and what your binding angles are (mine +18, -9), to flat an angle and you may have problems and a narrow stance width means your feet will be nearer to the narrowest point of the boards sidecut. It even depends on what brand of boots you wear as some are lower profile than others.
If I were you I wouldn't worry about your own kit yet. Get some lessons during which you'll find out if you actually like riding, and have a little more idea of your stance and lastly what sort of riding you want to do.
The jussi 159 is a directional board unlike the 154 and its not really aimed at total beginners. Just because its may be a bargin doesnt mean it's right for you. If its to advanced for you it may do you more harm than good and put you off.
Lastly the first thing you should by.........a well fitting pair of boots. |
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Posted: Jul 21, 2008 - 07:38 PM
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noz40 wrote:
Yeah were pretty much the same sizes 6"1 and 15 1/2 to 16 st. the board it a 159cm, wide for my big size 10 feet!
Do not buy the Jussi, it's a terrible board for you. As a rule you shouldn't be looking to buy an pro models until you're at an advanced stage and you've demoed. Not only that, but you're too heavy for that board. You really need to pay attention to the weight ranges of boards. If you're over the weight range the board will handle like a coffee table.
With a size 10 foot you have a few options. Depending on your stance and binding angles you can ride boards with narrower waists. Since you're just starting let's say your riding 21" and 15,-6 (fairly standard). In this case you could ride a board around a 255 waist. 252 if you widened to 22". You could also buy boots that decrease your footprint. Most Salomon and Ride boots have a footprints that are a size smaller due to built in liners. DC has it as well in some models, but their quality leave a lot to be desired.
For your first board I'd get something along the lines of a Ride Decade or Control/Fleetwood (Burton uses very small waist widths on most of its boards). You can size down to 158 if you get something wide, otherwise you'd be looking at around a 160+ on a normal width board. Don't rush into buying a board just because it's a good deal. In fact, I'd get some comfy boots first and then decide what board you want when you're on a more intermediate level. |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 09:00 AM
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Yeah I would agree dont buy kit until you have learnt, the slopes have all their own kit and you can try out different sizes until you get a feel for what works best. Alternatively SUBVERT in Chill Factor have a full demo set, so you can ride before you buy aswell.
I personally think the YUSSI is way to advanced for a new boarder, your talking about a pro board for a pro rider that rides big kickers. Ive never ridden one but I think it will be way to stiff for what you need to be picking up the basics on, and you should just stick to a low end board that needs little maintenance and doesnt cost the earth, and there are loads out there.
Same again get to the Chill Factor E, do your lessons and then go into SUBVERT and chat with the guys there, they are all riders and have years of expierence behind them, and I know that this year they took out most of their boards to test in France, so they will have an idea of which one will suit you best. |
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Posted: Jul 22, 2008 - 10:02 AM
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Don't get too hung up about the weight thing either...we sometimes get a bit carried away with what the manufacturer puts on the label.
I'm 6'2 just over 13 stone (lost a stone since started surfing  ) but most boards stats would put me on a 167...which is way to big for dryslope and domes...I may as well take my minimal to the slopes.., I'm happy on a 157 for most UK riding and park, but will go to 163 for piste and all mountain riding..
I' also ride a UK 10 boot (32's all the way!!) and never needed a wide, in fact the only ones i demo'd i found really hard to control into agressive turns.
Decent bindings help, with a toe ramp..I use Technine Street Pro's..which are the dogs testicles...and a balanced set up with the disc and the adjustable bits on the binding keep mt toe and heel hang equal and my toes out the slush..
but once again, demo demo demo..if you buy before you try as a newbie you'll end up a)spending the cash all over again 6 months down the line or B) quitting snowboarding and taking up baskett weaving because your progression is crud!!
welcome to the shred!! |
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 - 07:51 AM
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It has been said many times that a UK size 10 does not warrant a wide board. 11+ and you should def be looking to the wides.
And just as Branny said getting some riding time under your belt then going for demo boards, as many as you can in as big as range as you can is essential. And your riding style is pivotal to your choice, whether your doing booters in the back country or jib jamming in the dome is all going to determine what board you need. You'll only know that with slope time under your belt. |
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