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newbie - how to size a board?
I'm 5'6 and weigh 105 with size 8 shoes. From what I have read my
recommendations range from 140-156 but that seems like a too large a gap and don't want to make an uneducated decision.. I've only been once before on a rental but I would like to get into it maybe a few times a year. |
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newbie - how to size a board?
ZenMasta wrote: I'm 5'6 and weigh 105 with size 8 shoes. From what I have read my recommendations range from 140-156 but that seems like a too large a gap and don't want to make an uneducated decision.. I'd you expect you to be riding a board on the shorter end of that range. Maybe in some specific board types you'd go longer. For lots of boards you can look up the weight range on the manufacturer's site. I've bought 4: 2 used, 2 new, and I was able to look up most or all of them. FWIW, I'm 140lbs, and my boards are 154 & 155. A few people have said that they wouldn't choose to be at the bottom end of the manufacturer's recommended range for their board. |
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newbie - how to size a board?
ZenMasta wrote: I'm 5'6 and weigh 105 with size 8 shoes. From what I have read my recommendations range from 140-156 but that seems like a too large a gap and don't want to make an uneducated decision.. I'd you expect you to be riding a board on the shorter end of that range. Maybe in some specific board types you'd go longer. For lots of boards you can look up the weight range on the manufacturer's site. I've bought 4: 2 used, 2 new, and I was able to look up most or all of them. FWIW, I'm 140lbs, and my boards are 154 & 155. A few people have said that they wouldn't choose to be at the bottom end of the manufacturer's recommended range for their board. |
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newbie - how to size a board?
ZenMasta wrote: I'm 5'6 and weigh 105 with size 8 shoes. From what I have read my recommendations range from 140-156 but that seems like a too large a gap and don't want to make an uneducated decision.. I'd you expect you to be riding a board on the shorter end of that range. Maybe in some specific board types you'd go longer. For lots of boards you can look up the weight range on the manufacturer's site. I've bought 4: 2 used, 2 new, and I was able to look up most or all of them. FWIW, I'm 140lbs, and my boards are 154 & 155. A few people have said that they wouldn't choose to be at the bottom end of the manufacturer's recommended range for their board. |
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newbie - how to size a board?
ZenMasta wrote:
I'm 5'6 and weigh 105 with size 8 shoes. From what I have read my recommendations range from 140-156 but that seems like a too large a gap and don't want to make an uneducated decision.. I've only been once before on a rental but I would like to get into it maybe a few times a year. Well for one thing you are extremely light for your height, so its a bit tricky as both come into play when picking a board. You weight also you to flex a board when turning, but as you get taller you are able to leverage that weight more. In general, I would recommend something in the 146-150 range for you. Beyond that here are two factors to consider. Are you going to gain height/weight soon, if so I would looking for something in the 150-152 range. Would you describe yourself as athletic? (play sports like track, wrestling, hockey) If you have good leg/core strength. I would go for 148-150. Not to make it too complicated, but board length is not the only factor in deciding the right board. Board stiffness and sidecut are also important, however since you are a beginner I wouldn't worry about it until you have at least 10 days of riding behind you. It is also my personal opinion that you should *not* buy a freestyle board at the moment. Go for a freeride board and generally ignore it whenever someone says "oh, but this freestyle board can also..." |
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newbie - how to size a board?
David thanks for your comments. I actually did try many manufacturers
website but I couldn't find any specific guide lines. They had forms to put in your weight and height but after that it just recommended a spectrum of boards with no general explanation of what I should actually do. Hi Lonerider, Thanks for the info. I knew there was more to it than length but I didn't know if there is some kind of weight to height ratio that is available to look at or do people just sort of guestimate this stuff? I do plan on gaining weight but I am a little and I am out of shape since I have a deskjob. I was able to handle it when I went once before but my legs were definitely sorry after the weekend hehe. And no, I definitely wont be growing any but I am aiming to gain about 10-20 pounds just not sure if this is gonna happen before I go. So, I guess I'll probably going to for 150 then. "lonerider" wrote in message ps.com... Well for one thing you are extremely light for your height, so its a bit tricky as both come into play when picking a board. You weight also you to flex a board when turning, but as you get taller you are able to leverage that weight more. In general, I would recommend something in the 146-150 range for you. Beyond that here are two factors to consider. Are you going to gain height/weight soon, if so I would looking for something in the 150-152 range. Would you describe yourself as athletic? (play sports like track, wrestling, hockey) If you have good leg/core strength. I would go for 148-150. Not to make it too complicated, but board length is not the only factor in deciding the right board. Board stiffness and sidecut are also important, however since you are a beginner I wouldn't worry about it until you have at least 10 days of riding behind you. It is also my personal opinion that you should *not* buy a freestyle board at the moment. Go for a freeride board and generally ignore it whenever someone says "oh, but this freestyle board can also..." |
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newbie - how to size a board?
I'd be interested in hearing how height would affect the choice of length
of board? The ability to bend the board is based on your weight and ability? I was always under the understanding that it was weight. Manufacturer give a range of weights and then your personal style/preference helps you choose the specific model? Steve. |
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