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Geof Harries

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  1. Recommended stance width for a big guy

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    On December 7, 2018 at 8:55 AM, Shred Gruumer said:

    BTW... That's light!  .... by AMS   American Midwest Standard.   stance.... 54-58 depending on lift and cant..not cannot..

    Haha, I appreciate that.

    I'll get one of my kids to film me and post the video here. I'd love to get your feedback and tips on what I can improve.

    After 30+ years of snowboarding, I know I have some bad habits to break. There's always room to get better and learn.

  5. SOLD! 2005-06 F2 Speedster RS 183cm board with F2 bindings

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    Posted · Edited by Geof Harries
    Sold

    2005-06 F2 Speedster RS 183cm board with F2 bindings. Originally purchased from YYZCANUCK as one of Dave's (the owner's) personal boards. Inserts had been drilled by a professional shop for Hangl plates when Dave owned it, but I only ever used the F2 bindings. Waist width is 196mm. Sidecut radius is 16m.

    This board and bindings are in great shape. Board was recently tuned by local shop and has been unused since then.

    Asking CAD $200 or best offer.

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  7. Recommended stance width for a big guy

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    On 12/28/2018 at 4:53 PM, digger jr said:

    Hi Geof,

    i have a 2000ish?167 MLY that is 22.5 wide with a 10m sidecut in great shape if you want to try that. Just for shipping costs. If it doesn’t work you can ship it back.

    Not sure if shipping is a breaker to the Yukon?

    Ill sends some pics if you want. 

    Thanks Ron

    Ron,

    That sounds amazing. Can you post a few pics so I can take a look?

    Geof

  8. Recommended stance width for a big guy

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    Thanks everyone for your input and opinions. I had a lot of fun reading through all of the responses.

    I live in a place (Yukon, Canada) where there's just a couple of alpine carvers so I really appreciate the community and experience that is present here on the forums. Makes me feel like I live in the big city...or in this case, a big city resort!

    I've read over everything a few times and think I have decided on a direction. I'll try to sell my F2 - which could be hard; I may just hang onto it - and pick up something shorter, wider, softer and newer at the end of the season. Simply, I need a board that's more fun. This one is just too unwieldy, too often.

    Geof 

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  11. Recommended stance width for a big guy

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    Posted · Edited by Geof Harries

    I'm 193 cm (6'3") and weigh 88 kg (195 lbs). I've been snowboarding since 1987.

    In 2010, I bought a F2 Speedster RS 183 cm. The board was well-priced and in good condition, but it's always been a little bit too much board for me (stiff, very unforgiving). That's okay though, I can handle it. What's mostly bothered me though is the stance width.

    At present, the stance is maxed out: I have it at 50 cm (19.7") which is the widest it will go. It feels like I need about another 2.5 cm (1") between the bindings to get more control over the board.

    So my question is: What are people riding these days for stance widths?

    In the past it was all narrow and knees tucked in, but watching videos on here it seems like wider stances are more normal now. Also, people seem to be riding further up on their boards; the F2 I have really sticks me in the backseat.

    Geof

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