sugestions of board length

Marz · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 6

Hi,

I'm looking at getting a Hyperlite B-Side but am just not sure on what length board i should get, either the 136 or the 141. Apparently the longer board gives easier landings and is more forgiving.
I weigh 154pounds (70kg) and am about 6foot (185cm) tall.
Anyone have some opinions please write them up!

Cheers,

Marz

J.unio.R · Outlaw Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 154 City: E-City, NC

If you only have to choose between those two sizes go for the 141, but I would say try a 138. With you being tall and then super light for your height, you might want to demo some boards first.

pet575 · Posted: May 14, 2009 11:04 am Post subject:

How old are you? If you are young, you might be looking at adding 20-30lbs before you get a new board. If that is possible, go with the 141.

Marz · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 6

Yeah i wish there would be a 138 in between but yeah, its either 136 or 141. I'm 18 and yeah i guess pretty light, dont know if ill put on much weight. hopefully. so i guess the 141 would be the go then?

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: May 14, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject:

get the 41... you'll be fine on it.

pnwrider · Newbie Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 30 City: Monrovia, CA

141, no doubt.

Marz · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 6

ok, sounds like the 141 is the way to go Smile

thanks for the responses guys

Cheers

pet575 · Posted: May 15, 2009 7:41 am Post subject:

Sounds like you'll be ready for "a high flying, death-defying, 360" before too long.

"Is it the shoes?"
"No Marz."

Marz · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 6

haha, what makes you say that?

Medina · Posted: May 18, 2009 12:06 am Post subject:

Hello Marz, i am 68 Kilo, so arround your weight, and probably also your height (180 cm). I ride a 137cm board, i can recommend you that since a board arround 140 is just too big and clumpsy, you wont get some real control.

Marz · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2009 Posts: 6

medina, so do you reckon a 136 would be better? do you find it hard to land spins? apparently its easier on a longer board?

man, this is confusing Wink

i know testing them both would be the way to go but i dont have a board shop near me that sells hyperlite and where i can do that so i'll just have to go off advice.

Medina · Posted: May 18, 2009 12:47 am Post subject:

kyle f · Addict Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 835 City: Norris Lake

Heck, I am 6' 220lbs (ANd no I am not fat... I work out a lot).. ok not ripped up Mens Fitness Model either... but I htink you get my point. I own and ride a Hyperlite Apex 142. So far I have been on a 147 and a 138 size board as well. However, I prefer the smaller board for easier control.

shaggyboarder · Posted: May 18, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject:

Doesnt really matter, either board will work fine. Since your taller though I would reccomend the 141. The 136 probablly has a narrower stance for us more vertically challenged people.