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Abes2009
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 58
why is it that every shop is surprised to hear that i (5' 7" and 130 lbs) ride a 155cm board. they all say i should ride like a 140 or something. i feel that a 155 for me is perfect. And i ride park all the time.
Apr 19 2007 6:20PM
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JumboBum
Posts: 557 - Karma: 40
Meh, All the shops tell me I need a LONGER board... I ride a 155 as well, I'm 5'10" and around 155-160 lbs, size 10 boots, they tell me I need like a 158-160. One guy told me,"you aren't gonna like the small board, can't go fast enough, and you just won't be able to handle it" after I told him i got a 155. Maybe he didn't know that I wanted to do park instead of freeriding...
Apr 19 2007 6:45PM
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Changethattape
Posts: 1008 - Karma: 36
Yea no offence to shop people but there so used to dealing with newbs that i just ignor there sales shit because i know what i want. Im 6 foot tall and 140 i ride a 156 which is a little big because im soo light but i like it so its ok
Apr 19 2007 7:47PM
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sack
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 147
You could always try a longer/shorter board at a demo because you never know. but I ride a 151, I'm 5'4" and 130 lbs
Apr 23 2007 7:49PM
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=Worf=
Posts: 2468 - Karma: 25
wel you could prob go shorter then a 155 i wouldnt say go below 150 though.

i my self am 6'2" 280+ and i ride a 164 which is tevchnically to small for me but i dont want anything bigger all i do is drop my stance back a litle
Apr 27 2007 1:46PM
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cracko
Posts: 2904 - Karma: 12
so true.
Apr 27 2007 3:33PM
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GnarBurger
Posts: 3215 - Karma: 43

im 5' 11 160 lbs  and i ride a 156. it doesnt really matter as long as its not too long or too short

Apr 29 2007 12:49AM
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MistaFab
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im 5'7 125 pounds and i ride a 156. somehow i manage, but i definatly need a smaller board, in thinking capita stairmaster 148 is gonna be perfect for me
May 2 2007 11:14PM
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cracko
Posts: 2904 - Karma: 12
im pretty much the same as you and i rock a 148.
May 3 2007 4:25PM
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statuswhitegirl
Posts: 4058 - Karma: 883
small=better
May 4 2007 9:24PM
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mcnutty
Posts: 332 - Karma: 13
not neccessarily. smaller boards are better for smaller, jib-type features and easier to control on rails. small boards are not good on bigger jumps because they can't offer the support and stability of bigger boards.
May 6 2007 1:24AM
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statuswhitegirl
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^word
May 6 2007 11:10AM
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ride-rider
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i ride a 165 and it is allright i ride everything with it, but want a smaller one!
May 16 2007 12:38AM
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snwbrdmilf
Posts: 22441 - Karma: 2,805
I think your board length should be determined on what your speacialty is. If you're in the park all the time, then yeah you might want a smaller board. But then when you take on the trails, there's no way you're gonna be able to lay down some sick carves with a small board. My friend Jules is a mad good carver and he rides a 173. So it's all about what you're into.
May 16 2007 1:16PM
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gnustreetfool
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i am 5' 11'' i ride anything from a 150-155 i mainly do park
May 16 2007 6:58PM
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sack
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 147
I like them on the longer side but the only problem is I have a men's park board which means the stance is centred and wide. so even when I have the front binding all the way back it's still pretty centred. Maybe next I should get one with some setback.
May 19 2007 9:17PM
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SN0WBOARDER
Posts: 1454 - Karma: 11
im 6'0 140 lbs. and ride a 155 for park and pow and a 152 for urbans loner board fell more comfortable for me though. and i can spin fast with a longboard too. and you definitely have more control with a longer board. ever rode a rossignol mini?
Jun 5 2007 10:26PM
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snwbrdmilf
Posts: 22441 - Karma: 2,805
ever rode one of them MAD old spoon boards?
Jun 6 2007 8:42AM
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mcnutty
Posts: 332 - Karma: 13
if you're 6' then a 155 is a short board for you, not long.
Jun 6 2007 12:02PM
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-Schmitty-
Posts: 414 - Karma: 11
yeah art's right(kids mad smart)
im only 5-6 and i ride a 152
Jun 6 2007 7:41PM
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GnarBurger
Posts: 3215 - Karma: 43
are you really 6 foot chucky?
Jun 7 2007 2:03PM
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GnarBurger
Posts: 3215 - Karma: 43
i dont think so
Jun 11 2007 1:35PM
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mcnutty
Posts: 332 - Karma: 13
lolzz
kids mad short
Jun 11 2007 4:23PM
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Abes2009
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 58
well im 5' 7", 135 lbs and i ride a 155.... im pretty small too
Jun 13 2007 8:45PM
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T-Bonj
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i am 5 10 and ride a 152. i like shorter boards
Jul 8 2007 10:16PM
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2+2=5
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it all comes down to weight. and 155 is pushing it you'll need a 152 or 148. im around 160 and i ride a 157.
Aug 6 2007 11:22AM
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honeydip
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im like 140 and 5'8/5'9, and i ride a 153, im thinking about downsizing to a 151 tho
Aug 8 2007 1:05PM
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Nicholas.
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im 5'8 and i ride a 156.
Aug 11 2007 1:39AM
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snowboardersrule
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if you only ride park you could definently drop down to like a 152 or 150. however that length isnt really bad for you, but the stiffness will effect you more cuz you don't weigh much.
Sep 14 2007 1:40AM
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860
Posts: 2930 - Karma: 166
I'm 5'8 and I ride a 152
Sep 20 2007 7:16PM
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SN0WBOARDER
Posts: 1454 - Karma: 11
no its the right size, the pros at windells arent wrong
Sep 20 2007 8:37PM
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SN0WBOARDER
Posts: 1454 - Karma: 11
im like 6'1" now i keep growing
Sep 20 2007 8:38PM
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TerminatorX
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im 5'11" and ride a 156
Sep 22 2007 12:31AM
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