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Obviously
A snowHead
isn't a real person
Obviously
A snowHead
isn't a real person
mine is bang on the button for freeride - Ride Timeless 161 (but I knew that as soon as i rode the thing!)
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Spot on 152....need to lose a kilo in weight!!
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I've just bought a Sims 163, spent ages in TSA in Covent Garden trying to decide on size but seems about right for my height and...ahem....weight....
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Stiffness is equally important I find.
After all it is free
After all it is free
Philip Prior wrote:
Stiffness is equally important I find.
Your right Philip and I would go even futher and say that the length of the board is almost irrelevant. I you look at most boards they now have a stiffness rating and this is really what will give you a better idea of how it might suit you, sir! The heavier you are or the more agressive (i.e. fast) you riding is the stiffer the board should be to suit your style. Flexible boards are great for beginners as they are forgiving, up to a point anyway. If you are heavy and want to go into deep powder on slopes that aren't very steep then you will need a physically long board, otherwise you will just sink and not be able to move.
Try and hire before you buy as you might be suprised how much you love or hate the board that you thought would be perfect for you.
Cheaper (i.e. non-branded boards) are often just as good as the big names.
So in summary, your board will always be a compromise unless you always ride the same conditions and at the same speed. Ultimately you will probably want at least two different boards (one for piste and one for powder).
pete@alpsun.com
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