board size

[benji2203]

hi all, looking at getting a new board but unsure on the size that would suit me best.

im 6"3 and about 85 kg

just starting to get into jumps and mainly just freeriding but enjoy doing a bit of everything.

been looking at nobile and shinn boards about 137

would that size be ok or should i go smaller say around the 134 size.

im still on my begginer board 145x42

and ride mainly at hayling

cheers for any info.

Ben

[Andy-j]

You're quite big so would say dont go lower than 134.. i'd probably look for something 135-138 ish. So it sounds like you know what you need!

[Cypher7]

135 x 42 Monk would be perfect for you!

[shemKSW]

Deffinetly consider the width of your board as well. For anything but max power riding Im a big fan of 40cm plus boards. Its also a consderation if you have biggish feet and dont want your ankles dragging in the water. Im 90kg and ride a crazy fly 132 x 42. I find it a great ratio of shortish length but plenty of width for light wind and still holding down power on big days. Good luck shopping!

[benji2203]

i think ive decided i want a monk! now alll i need to do is start playing the lottery or hope one in my size comes up second hand!

there are a lot of nice boards out there are the mo!

[andrew pattullo]

hi make sure you get something modern wider and shorter , if your getting to jumps , plenty of flex and up wind edging .

 

and they aint cheap either ! wait for a good deal

[Guest Nathaniel Marc Fuller]

ive just bought a shin luigi 135*45 and im 6foot and 100kg's and i love it!