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Wide-board or NO?
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Im not experienced snowboarder (1 seasons behind)...as U will see below but I have quite big feet (45/12US/11UK) - That is no my fault Should I buy a "wide" board? becasue some sellers trying to convince me to do that. I prefer free riding with board abt 160cm. Advise me before I make a final choice. Tks |
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I have 12 US boots as well, and I love my Donek Wide board. If the board
you're looking at has sufficient torsional stiffness, then you probably shouldn't be scared off by the "wide" designation. I've heard many Donek Wide and Sasquatch owners say that these boards have greater lateral responsiveness than many of their lesser, narrower boards. :-) Good luck! Brian. "Mate" wrote in message ... Hi there Im not experienced snowboarder (1 seasons behind)...as U will see below but I have quite big feet (45/12US/11UK) - That is no my fault Should I buy a "wide" board? becasue some sellers trying to convince me to do that. I prefer free riding with board abt 160cm. Advise me before I make a final choice. Tks |
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" I have quite big feet (45/12US/11UK)
Should I buy a "wide" board? becasue some sellers trying to convince me to do that. I prefer free riding with board abt 160cm. " With size 12 dogs at the end of your legs, you will probably need a "wider" board. Some things to consider: 1. A wider board (waist width) will generally be slower edge to edge than a narrower board. During your first and second year, this may not be important, but as you get better, it will be important. 2. You like free riding, which is generally o.k. with a wider board, as you aren't trying to transition into a turn as quickly as someone would on a freestyle or park/pipe board. 3. You can get bindings that raise the toe up, like on a ramp, to keep the toe-end of your boot out of the snow. Many bindings have this feature now. There are also Palmer binding platforms that raise the binding off the board a 1/2 inch. Maybe a good idea. Get your toes out of the snow, and maybe you don't have to go so wide. 4. The more advanced the angle on your stance, the less your toes will drag. As in, +18 degrees, +10 degrees. However, I generally recommend that newer riders keep a more neutral stance, like +8, -2 degrees. Its personal preference, but more neutral lets you ride switch, bumps, jumps, park, rails and just about everything easier...except bombing the hill, aggressive freeride style. Good luck! Jason |
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"Mate" wrote in message ...
Hi there Im not experienced snowboarder (1 seasons behind)...as U will see below but I have quite big feet (45/12US/11UK) - That is no my fault Should I buy a "wide" board? I have size 46 feet but have so far managed to avoid wide boards as I have found the few that I have tried to be slow turning and unresponsive. I find that using risers under your bindings or the kind of "gas pedals" that come with many bindings (I have them on my high end Flows) can almost completley eliminate toe drag and the need for a wide board. Also, it is not always the size of your feet that will necessitate a wide board but, rather, your boots. Some boots are just bigger than they need to be so look for some low volume ones. Mine are ancient Airwalk Freerides (size 46) but they are smaller than many smaller sized boots. |
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"Mate" wrote in message ...
Hi there Im not experienced snowboarder (1 seasons behind)...as U will see below but I have quite big feet (45/12US/11UK) - That is no my fault Should I buy a "wide" board? becasue some sellers trying to convince me to do that. I prefer free riding with board abt 160cm. Advise me before I make a final choice. Tks If you don't want to get a wide board (I echo the Donek recommendation, their wide boards are excellent), buy some Palmer Powerlinks and install those, that's what I use. I do freeriding (only), wear size 11 Salomon Malamutes, use relatively high binding angles (+30/+18), and ride a relatively narrow board (BMC 166). I don't have problems turning anymore... Used to have a bit of trouble before getting the Palmers. Good luck. |
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"Dismantler" wrote in message news I do freeriding (only), wear size 11 Salomon Malamutes, Hey Dismantler, how do you find the Malamutes in terms of volume? I am looking for some new boots and liked the look of these but as discussed above I want something with a low volume. |
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I have a Donek 165 Wide (size 12 boot) and my son rides a Donek Sasquach
170 (size 15 boot). We both have had absolutely no problems with these boards in responsiveness amd have really found these boards to be excellent all mountain boards (we don't do the pipe). Terrific boards and I am amxiously waiting my new Donek, which will arrive any day. Highly recommend the Donek line of boards. Good luck! |
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"Dismantler" wrote in message
news I do freeriding (only), wear size 11 Salomon Malamutes, Hey Dismantler, how do you find the Malamutes in terms of volume? I am looking for some new boots and liked the look of these but as discussed above I want something with a low volume. (Sorry to butt in!) I started off with a pair of Salamon Synapses - very similar to the Malamutes, but a little too big for me. I swapped to last season's Salomon Fs and I'm really happy with them! Volume-wise they're just the ticket - considerably smaller than the Synapses for the same shoe size, comfortable and adjustable. I highly recommend them! Keith P.S. And, er, I ride a Donek Incline. Top board! A much better board than I am a boarder. |
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