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Originally Posted by fishCak3s
I still ride the no name brand board I picked up at Sportcheck when I started to ride.
I'm 5'7 around 160lbs and I ride a 151 just fine
Can't wait to go to Sunpeaks this year, they have lots of snow already woohoo!
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Just because you get around on a board "just fine" doesn't mean its the right size for you. I pull out my 148 a couple times a year and can ride it "just fine." The guy is looking for a new board to progress on, there is no point in steering him in any direction other than what a manufacturer (who knows a shitload more about sizing/R&D than we do) suggests for him. All boards have a weight range on them, being in the middle is what you should shoot for depending on the terrain you ride, although they will usually adjust the weight range/size based on the riding style of the board. I'm not trying to be a know it all here, but so often people get stuck on the wrong board and wonder why the fuck they can't progress. Boards REALLY DO make a difference.