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LukeB1980 
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Post subject: Have I gone too short???
 Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 06:18 PM
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First post: Mar 30, 2012
Total posts: 138
Location: Brentwood
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Just gone and bought mybfirst board, but now wondering if I've gone too short...
I'm 5' 10", and around 78kg (ahem, about 12 & a bit stone...), been riding in domes for around a year and hopefully gonna be going on my first holiday later on this year. Have been "given" 158's when renting boards at the domes, and the other week when I did my first Maverix course, tried out a 155, which was a lot more fun.
Just been and demo'd an Artec AltRocker and was given the choice of a 152 & 156, felt brave and went for the 152. Took a couple of runs to get used to it, as it was a lot more lively than I'm used to, but after that I started getting used to it, and had a real good chuckle on it - so much so that I ended up walking out of there with it....
But now I'm wondering if I should've gone for the 156... Am I over thinking it? Should I just stick with it as I was feeling comfortable with it??
Answers on a post card please..... |
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Post subject: RE: Have I gone too short???
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 07:09 PM
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First post: Nov 20, 2011
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Location: brighton
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| I've got a skate banana 52 and love bombing around on it and I'm 6ft and 15 stone I took it away and it was fine , I will however be gettin myself a 57 for deep powder days, but as you say IF you comfortable riding it stick with it mate |
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col.g
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Post subject: RE: Have I gone too short???
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 07:30 PM
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First post: Aug 27, 2007
Total posts: 161
Location: Barnsley
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| Shouldn't be a problem lots of people ride shorter boards in the domes and like fergal says you can always get a longer board for powder. Don't worry about it just go out and enjoy your board. |
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richieraver
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Post subject: RE: Have I gone too short???
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 07:30 PM
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First post: Oct 18, 2009
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| I agree you'll b fine. I ride a 154 Apo camber ltd edition board, and this year took a 146 Nug to Austria, and was fine on all conditions and surfaces, including 2ft of powder, and I'm 5'10" and 95kg plus gear. |
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LukeB1980
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Post subject: RE: Have I gone too short???
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 07:39 PM
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First post: Mar 30, 2012
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Location: Brentwood
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Cheers for the advice lads - just wondered if it'd be a bit too short on icy groomers or a bit of powder if I felt brave when I eventually get away...
It's supposed to be a freestyle orientated "all-mountain" board, and just figured if I'll mainly be riding it in UK indoor domes (and a trip or too over to Snowworld over in Landgraaf) then I'd get the most use out of the shorter board. And if it is a bit too wild when I get out onto a resort, then I can always rent a longer board... |
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Cpm360
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Post subject: RE: Have I gone too short???
Posted: Apr 29, 2012 - 09:05 PM
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First post: Nov 02, 2011
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I'm 5'8 and 12.5 st. I ride a 153 lib t rice in powder and get loads of float (has an effective edge close to a 156 normal board). I have just started using a 151 lib box scratcher in dome and it is soooo much fun!
Whatever works for you I would say. |
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tortyv
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Post subject: RE: Have I gone too short???
Posted: Apr 30, 2012 - 12:14 PM
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First post: Oct 15, 2009
Total posts: 4640
Location: Luton, UK
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| It all depends what you are using it for.. if you want it for powder, then you may find it tricky and very hard work to stay "afloat", but if it's just for fun and park, then it's fine! |
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JakeTurbo
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Post subject: RE: Have I gone too short???
Posted: Apr 30, 2012 - 12:49 PM
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First post: Jan 19, 2012
Total posts: 82
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It's all about what you like the feeling of to be honest.
I'm 6ft1, 14 stone and have a 167 for POW, a 161 for all mountain and a 157 for park.
I used to think that maybe I should have gone shorter for the park board but I like the feel of it and so it's not really a concern. |
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