rider weight?

macknjack · Newbie Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 36 City: olympia

i'm kinda a big guy. about 200 pounds. I'm looking at getting a new board, right now i ride a hyperlite motive 140. i think i want the ronix one 137. for the 137 it says the rider should weigh less than 160? Maybe it is just me but i feel like the 140 is a little long but i guess i probably wouldn't notice a couple of cm. difference

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Ride whatever is comfortable. I'm around 200 and ride a 138. I've got a 140 too and don't notice a difference at all.

ilovepooters01 · Newbie Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 17 City: tampa

pros ride a bit shorter or longer bro it realy doesnt matter, its just ur style

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Oct 23, 2008 8:18 am Post subject:

the larger board will make things easier on you. pop, ollies etc.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I do not know much about the Ronix boards since we do not carry that brand. But I would put you on a 138-140 size board. What sizes do they offer in that board?

macknjack · Newbie Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 36 City: olympia

they have a 142 and 137. i should probably just keep my board. i just got it this summer. It just doesn't feel like it has much pop to it.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Oct 25, 2008 11:19 pm Post subject:

macknjack, Motive has plenty of pop, honestly you might want to consider spending that money on lessons instead.

Just my $.02.

macknjack · Newbie Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 36 City: olympia

i don't think i really need lessons. i just don't have to many friends that board. All of my friends want to try it now so it is me teaching them how to do it. I am getting better. i guess i wasn't progressing quite as fast as i hoped.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Even pro's take lessons... just my 2 pence.

macknjack · Newbie Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 36 City: olympia

very true. it probably could be helpful. i'm sure that would be expensive tho.