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Old January 16th 05, 04:31 PM
Mario
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Default width 26.2 and 27.5 will it make big difference ?

Hello,

Cosidering 2 boards one of width 26.2 and the other 27.5 will it make
a huge difference for boots size ( 46 ) / us (13) ?

The board 26.2 lets me save lots of money, thats why I am asking if
the board 27.5 will be much better for my boots size?

will that width difference help so much not allowing boots to touch
the snow in the corners? or that is take care using beginner stance 18
/ 3 deg or 15 / 5 deg ?

Is ok this stance for a freeride beginer ?

I am a beginner freerider , height 1.91 ( 6'3") and 98kgs ( 215lbs )
weigth

Tell me your opinions so I can better decide.

Thanks,

Mario
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Old January 18th 05, 07:04 AM
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Baka Dasai wrote:
On 16 Jan 2005 08:31:41 -0800, Mario said (and I quote):
Cosidering 2 boards one of width 26.2 and the other 27.5 will it

make
a huge difference for boots size ( 46 ) / us (13) ?

The board 26.2 lets me save lots of money, thats why I am asking if
the board 27.5 will be much better for my boots size?

will that width difference help so much not allowing boots to touch
the snow in the corners? or that is take care using beginner stance

18
/ 3 deg or 15 / 5 deg ?


As a beginner you probably won't notice the difference in width. But

as
you get better there's a good chance that you'll start tipping the

board
up higher on its edge, and that's when you'll need the extra width to
prevent your toes and heels from dragging in the snow.

So, if you want the board to last beyond the initial beginner stages,
get the wider one. Hell, with feet that big, and stance angles that
shallow, I'd get an even wider board than 27.5 cm!

Is ok this stance for a freeride beginer ?


It's OK. I'd probably go for a bit more angle, something like 24/12,
but's it's all personal preference. I'm generally of the belief that
most people ride angles that are too shallow, but you've got to

experiment
with what works for you. I currently ride 63/56!
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Old January 18th 05, 07:37 AM
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Mario wrote:
Hello,

Cosidering 2 boards one of width 26.2 and the other 27.5 will it make
a huge difference for boots size ( 46 ) / us (13) ?

The board 26.2 lets me save lots of money, thats why I am asking if
the board 27.5 will be much better for my boots size?


27.5 is definitely better for your boot size. When you get better, I
you will touch your boots to the snow in the narrower board. If you do
that in the middle of the carve you will crash - and will prevent you
from ever progressing beyond lower intermediate ability.

will that width difference help so much not allowing boots to touch
the snow in the corners? or that is take care using beginner stance

18
/ 3 deg or 15 / 5 deg ?

Is ok this stance for a freeride beginer ?


No. You need the wider board. Stance angles of 18/3 and 15/5 are decent
starting angles for beginner, although you might want to move up to
22/7 eventually (don't do anything above 35 degree unless you have very
good boots and bindings). The angle will not be enough to avoid
touching your boots to the snow... you need a wider board.

I am a beginner freerider , height 1.91 ( 6'3") and 98kgs ( 215lbs )
weigth


 




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