Is this snowboard too long for me?
 

I just picked up an Avalanche Super Bump snowboard from a good
friend. I measured the snowboard from tip to tip (I didn't follow
the contour to the tips, just eyed it and measured it from tip to tip)
and it measured 67 inches or 170 cm.

I am 5"8' and weigh 180 lbs. Is this board too big for me? I am a
beginner snowboarder. I remember reading the snowboard length should
reach chin or mouth level. This board is slightly over my eye level.

Also, anyone know anything about the board I just bought?

img src="http://www.thesantacruzhouse.com/newpics/DCP_6755.JPG"
Or click on:
http://www.thesantacruzhouse.com/newpics/DCP_6755.JPG

Thanks,
Gary

Is this snowboard too long for me?
 

i think so dude. especially being a beginner.

look around between 159-162cm.

juani
http://zed.cbc.ca/displayContent.do?item_id=46839

"Gary H" wrote in message
om...
I just picked up an Avalanche Super Bump snowboard from a good
friend. I measured the snowboard from tip to tip (I didn't follow
the contour to the tips, just eyed it and measured it from tip to tip)
and it measured 67 inches or 170 cm.

I am 5"8' and weigh 180 lbs. Is this board too big for me? I am a
beginner snowboarder. I remember reading the snowboard length should
reach chin or mouth level. This board is slightly over my eye level.

Also, anyone know anything about the board I just bought?

img src="http://www.thesantacruzhouse.com/newpics/DCP_6755.JPG"
Or click on:
http://www.thesantacruzhouse.com/newpics/DCP_6755.JPG

Thanks,
Gary

Is this snowboard too long for me?
 

Also, anyone know anything about the board I just bought?

That board is pretty old... if it's well used and very soft flexing it might
be fine. On the other hand if it's average to stiffer than average it's
going to punish you as a beginner.

BTW you'll need to flip one of your bindings around! One is set up regular
(left foot forward) and the other is set up goofy (right foot forward).
Unless you are Gumby in which case you can ride it just like it is :)

Mike T

Is this snowboard too long for me?
 

"Mike T" wrote in message ...
Also, anyone know anything about the board I just bought?

That board is pretty old... if it's well used and very soft flexing it might
be fine. On the other hand if it's average to stiffer than average it's
going to punish you as a beginner.

BTW you'll need to flip one of your bindings around! One is set up regular
(left foot forward) and the other is set up goofy (right foot forward).
Unless you are Gumby in which case you can ride it just like it is :)

Mike T

Hey Mike,
Yeah, I know. One of the bindings is not screwed in so it rotates. Good catch
BTW.

Ok, I'm 5'8" and it seems most would go max of 160cm. 10cm is not that much
so what issues will I have if I stick with this? It's a nice board and looks
almost brand new (although it is an older model).

I've never boarded before and I don't plan on doing anything fancey (no
freestyle/tricks).

Gary
PS. Thanks everyone else who replied.

Is this snowboard too long for me?
 

On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 11:14:43 GMT, (Gary H)
allegedly wrote:

Ok, I'm 5'8" and it seems most would go max of 160cm. 10cm is not
that much so what issues will I have if I stick with this? It's a nice
board and looks almost brand new (although it is an older model).

It's your weight that will affect things more than your height.

And yes, in terms of board length, 10cm is significant. You'll likely
find that a shorter board will be easier to turn, therefore giving you
confidence allowing you to progress quickly.

With a long board, they're more stable and are slower to turn and/or
require the rider to be more agressive. If the board doesn't turn,
you'll pick up speed quickly, panic, fall over, slam, etc. You won't
get any confidence and you'll progress slower.

Put it away for a season, and get something around 160cm with medium to
soft flex. Try looking for guys selling last years stuff as they
upgrade to new toys. Or maybe rent something for the first few times.

- Dave.

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Is this snowboard too long for me?
 

Cool video, Juan!


"Juan Parra" wrote in message
...
i think so dude. especially being a beginner.

look around between 159-162cm.

juani
http://zed.cbc.ca/displayContent.do?item_id=46839

"Gary H" wrote in message
om...
I just picked up an Avalanche Super Bump snowboard from a good
friend. I measured the snowboard from tip to tip (I didn't follow
the contour to the tips, just eyed it and measured it from tip to tip)
and it measured 67 inches or 170 cm.

I am 5"8' and weigh 180 lbs. Is this board too big for me? I am a
beginner snowboarder. I remember reading the snowboard length should
reach chin or mouth level. This board is slightly over my eye level.

Also, anyone know anything about the board I just bought?

img src="http://www.thesantacruzhouse.com/newpics/DCP_6755.JPG"
Or click on:
http://www.thesantacruzhouse.com/newpics/DCP_6755.JPG

Thanks,
Gary