Topic: Snowboard Size Question (Read 3368 times)

freeride · « **on:** October 08, 2006, 01:22:01 PM »

Hey Frosty -

I'm looking to buy a board, but I'm not sure what size to get. I'm 5'7" (170cm), 161 lbs (73 kg), and 7.5 (US) shoe size... I've been boarding for a couple of years and prefer freeride. What size board would you recommend?

Oh, another question: I've heard that there sometimes compatibility issues with Burton boards and non-Burton bindings. Are you aware of any issues with a Burton Custom X and Salomon Relay Pro or Relay Series 07 bindings?

Thanks and see ya on the slopes,

- Ben

Frosty · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2006, 06:58:26 PM »

Sup Ben,

Look for a board 23-24cm wide and 148-154cm length. Width is more important than length.

As for the Burton compatibility thing, Burton boards come with a THREE HOLE pattern for mounting the bindings. All other boards have a FOUR HOLE pattern, so the standard bindings have compatibility for the FOUR HOLE pattern. When you buy your bindings, ask for the 3 hole centers (discs) and you should be all set.

FR

freeride · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2006, 10:03:13 AM »

Frosty -

Thanks for the answer...

These 3 hole discs you mentioned... do they come standard with bindings or will I have to purchase them separately? Will they make binding installation a hassle?

Though I've only been riding for only a couple of years, I know that I dont like Burton bindings and boots, thus I'm leaning towards the Salomon Relay Series binding (and either the K2 T1, Northwave Decade SL2, or the Nitro Team TLS boot).

So... I guess my biggest concern is the binding compatibility issue.

Thanks again,

- Ben

P.S: Oh, and too late on the board... my girlfriend went ahead and got me a Burton Custom X 158 (birthday gift... I love that girl... I swear, she can read my mind!)... cant return it cause I'm in Germany and she's in DC... board arrived here today.

Josh · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2006, 01:09:43 PM »

First of all, don't fully trust me.

The three hole plates won't come with the Salomon bindings because those have the 4 hole system. Nice Bindings.

Frosty · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2006, 06:04:41 PM »

Hi,

Although the burton custom-x is a sweet board, you will find it to be a bit too big and you will DEFINATELY have a better time on something more suited to size. Save the custom-x for when you get bigger or trade it in at a shop.

MOST binding companies make 3-hole discs. Some includ ethem and some are extra $$ and some you just need to request them. CHeck with your retailer to be sure.

freeride · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2006, 02:30:42 PM »

Thanks for your insight, Frosty... you're da man!

BTW - Salomon replied to my email. They said that their bindings come with a six-hole pattern, thereby allowing compatibility with Burton boards... aint that just sweet?! [I wanted to post this in case one of your other readers had a similar question/situation.]

See ya on the slopes!

- Ben

Frosty · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2006, 10:04:25 AM »

Quote from: freeride on October 10, 2006, 02:30:42 PM

BTW - Salomon replied to my email. They said that their bindings come with a six-hole pattern, thereby allowing compatibility with <a target="_new" href="http://www.burton.com">Burton[/url] boards... aint that just sweet?!

Yes, that is sweet! to know. Thanks for letting us know.

freeride · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:33:38 AM »

Frosty -

I checked your snowboard size calculator... AWESOME JOB!!!

- Ben

Frosty · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2006, 03:38:46 PM »

TY Ben, it's all set up so feel free to recommend it to friends.

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