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WhiteYFZ
12-26-2007, 11:51 PM
what size board do i need? size 12 boot and im 5'6.

thanks
Titanium
12-26-2007, 11:55 PM
rule of thumb normally is to buy a board that is long enough to touch your chin or neck area.
terko440
12-27-2007, 12:23 AM
weight is also a key factor in determining size because of flotation.
gojk
12-27-2007, 12:22 PM
Don't forget riding style really makes a difference too. Park boards are alot shorter than "Alpine" boards.

Get one in between 154 to 161 and you will be fine. You may also look for one that is wider. With a size 12 you might get alot of toe drag unless you get a wider board.
CRich[814]
12-27-2007, 02:11 PM
im 5'9 and i have a nitro 155 and i love it. go with a 152, thatd be about perfect.
Nick110
12-27-2007, 02:14 PM
ya go for a 148-155. The shorter the board the easier it will be to turn and manuever, but the longer it is the easier to ride straight and stay up. If your gonna do a lot of park riding go with a smaller board that comes up to around your neck area. If you need any other help IM me ive been boarding for 10yrs
elmer91
12-27-2007, 02:20 PM
im 5'8" and have a 156 ride. im no expert, but i would say a 152. go here, it has a chart. http://www.the-house.com/site/info/info-size-05boards.html
Rrider4life8
12-27-2007, 04:26 PM
154 to 158 max. im 6'2 and i ride a 159.
WhiteYFZ
12-27-2007, 05:01 PM
from what i read. i need a 152. since ill be riding freestyle and freeride.
tman12345
12-27-2007, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
from what i read. i need a 152. since ill be riding freestyle and freeride.
definitely go for a wider board, i know it will leave you with less to choose from but in the it's better than your toes hanging over the edge of the board.
400EXtreme
12-27-2007, 10:59 PM
you dont want a wide board for freestyling
flyin#5
12-27-2007, 11:18 PM
Originally posted by 400EXtreme
you dont want a wide board for freestyling


yeah but you also dont want toes dragging.. its a bad deal and you wont be able to setup properly for any type of trick if you cant speed check at least a little.
amonomous
12-28-2007, 07:38 AM
i wear 12s and ive never had a problem with my toes dragging
unless you have really monstrous feet you shouldnt have a problem
tman12345
12-28-2007, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by amonomous
i wear 12s and ive never had a problem with my toes dragging
unless you have really monstrous feet you shouldnt have a problem
what kind of board do you have?