Wwwon1 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I am thinking of getting a slalom board but have no idea about dimensions. What are people using to race on now. Width?, Length? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 You can look at the stock boards from Kessler and SG. Generally 156 to 163 length and 190 to 205 width depending on your size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) I think it really depends on the size of the rider, boot size, and stance angles desired. I'd be looking for something 168-170 and 23-24 in width. @Buell and I bookend the average adult male so probably somewhere in the middle... That is if your average. Mahalo. Edited February 26, 2019 by lonbordin But he's a hardbooting therefore he's already above average... As are we all... Adjust accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Ha. Yeah, if I were racing on a stock SL I’d be on a 156 or 157 at my 145 pounds. Kessler offers a 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I think Kessler's weight ranges are very accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLN Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 I always thought that Womens SL is 157, mens SL 163. Waist is 19.x and 20.x respectfully. Board can be 163cm long, but stiffer or softter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wwwon1 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Thanks for all of the info, I'll check out the different manufacturers . Edited February 27, 2019 by Wwwon1 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexey Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 SL: female 157-160-162 male 162-163-164 GS: female 175-177-180-185 male 185-189-190-192 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleleven Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Longest true slalom board I know is the Nobile 166, for SL it'll be everything below that. K168, SG 170 those are weird freecarve boards and one of a kind per brand, otherwise everything follows the progression of: 166- for SL board, longer the stiffer 171+ for GS, longer the stiffer If you're starting out, get like an used slalom board to get a feel for it, stuff like old F2 Speedsters and stuff, get one in your weight range ish. Once you get some time on snow and have a decent technique and preferred style, then choose a new board. Generally people like GS boards for free-ride, SL board is constantly turning and quite an aerobic exercise, but SL is always easier to learn with. Then each manufacturer makes boards a bit different, like Kessler SL and GS boards always want to go faster and kill you, not great for a beginner; SGs are really solid as far as balance goes; same can be said for Goltes, Nobile, Some Oxess, and the NA board makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleleven Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 However, people on this forum love a few boards that are just a dream, some examples Thirst Superconductor, Kessler 168, SG 170, kind of like a magical board that fits in many conditions, which is worth starting with even as a beginner and keep until it breaks. hey @daveo, care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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